Alabama’s defense has an experienced secondary led by the likes of Bray Hubbard and Keon Sabb at safety, while the linebacker trio of Deontae Lawson, Justin Jefferson and Nikhai Hill-Green is as good as any in college football. The defensive line is anchored by tackle Tim Keenan III.

Alabama football currently holds the No. 6 spot in the AP poll, but when looking at ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) strength of schedule rankings Alabama’s ranking is significantly higher than the rankings the five teams ahead of the Crimson Tide in the AP poll received.

There are several big games in Week 8 of the college football season that will put teams, coaches and players under pressure.

Alabama is coming off three straight wins over ranked teams, and Tennessee has the top scoring offense in FBS.

No. 5 Ole Miss will square off against a Top-10 Southeastern Conference foe in Week 8 with Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs up next for the Rebels. After n

As Alabama football prepares for Tennessee, the Crimson Tide sits firmly in the College Football Playoff picture.