KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — SEC Network will return to Knoxville on Saturday to broadcast live from campus ahead of the Tennessee-Alabama game.
The lawn of historic Ayres Hall at the University of Tennessee will become the backdrop of "SEC Nation," the network's weekly pregame show, from 9 a.m. to noon. Fans seeking should be aware that overnight camping is not permitted.
Matt Barrie, Chase Daniel, Paul Finebaum, Roman Harper, Tim Tebow, and Marion Crowder headline the show. This week's edition will also feature Marty Smith and Ryan McGee.
"The Paul Finebaum Show" will also broadcast live from the Ayres Hall lawn from 3-7 p.m. A 1978 1978 University of Tennessee political science graduate, Finebaum received an Accomplished Alumni Award in 2013.
From 5-5:30 p.m. on Friday, ESPN's "SportsCenter" will originate from the site.
No. 14 Tennessee is seeking a third straight home win against Alabama in the historic Third Saturday in October rivalry. The sixth-ranked Crimson Tide will be seeking to bounce back from a narrow loss to Georgia, but will likely have to do so without star wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams.
Saturday’s game will kick off at 3:30 p.m. and be televised on WATE 6 News.
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