However, the rest of the college football world will continue on, including much of the SEC. While Texas A&M, the one school ahead of Alabama in the conference’s current standings, is also off, there are still games that Crimson Tide fans will have a close eye on.

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Tennessee football is looking to bounce back from its loss to Alabama with a road win at Kentucky on Oct. 25. Here's what to know about the matchup.