The Alabama Crimson Tide and the Tennessee Vols are set to face off on Saturday afternoon in Knoxville in a game that has major playoff implications for both teams.
Alabama and Tennessee are both 5-1. The winner of this game will continue to control its own playoff destiny while the loser will need some help.
Ahead of the game, Alabama gave Tennessee a little last minute motivation.
Numerous Crimson Tide players walked into Neyland Stadium with cigars in their mouth.
The winner of this rivalry traditionally smokes cigars after the game, so the insinuation from Alabama players is that this game has already been decided. It’s a bold move that could definitely backfire.
Tennessee has to use this as a little added motivation to get the job done on Saturday — especially since this game is on the Vols’ turf.
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