ESPN to Air Tennessee-Alabama Game In 4K This Saturday; Latest Odds, Video
By Phillip Swann
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ESPN’s 4K college football game of the week will be this Saturday (October 18, 2025) at 7:30 p.m. ET between 11th ranked Tennessee (5-1) and 6th ranked Alabama (5-1). The game will be played at the Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
While ESPN is producing the event, it will actually air on ABC, which will simulcast the game in HD on ABC network affiliates. The game will be available in upscaled 4K on select TV providers.
Which TV Providers Will Offer the Game In 4K?
YouTube TV, Dish, Sling TV, DIRECTV, Comcast, Optimum and Verizon are expected to offer the game on their ESPN 4K channels. ESPN does not offer 4K programming on its new Unlimited app.
What Is Upscaled 4K?
The ESPN 4K broadcast will be ‘upscaled’ from 1080p HD. The upscaled 4K means that the game will be produced in 1080p HD on site and upgraded to 4K for the home transmission. ESPN switched to upscaled 4K a few years ago after previously doing some games in native 4K.
Who’s Expected to Win the Tennessee-Alabama Game?
Alabama is a 9.5-point favorite to win at home. ESPN’s Matchup Predictor gives Alabama a 72.4 percent chance of winning. Alabama junior QB Ty Simpson is completing 70.9 percent of his passes.
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