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Jelly Roll's Bold Prediction for Tennessee vs. Alabama

Tuscaloosa, USASunday, October 19, 2025
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Jelly Roll, a renowned country music singer, recently shared his insights on the highly anticipated Alabama vs. Tennessee football game. As a guest picker on ESPN's College GameDay in Athens before Georgia's match against Ole Miss, Jelly Roll also participated in Pat McAfee's kicking contest.

A Special Message for Nick Saban

Jelly Roll had a special message for Nick Saban, the former Alabama coach. He discussed his family's mixed feelings toward Saban, noting that his dad was a Vanderbilt fan, but they still respected Saban. Despite this, Jelly Roll boldly predicted that Tennessee would upset Alabama.

Praising Tennessee's Team

He praised Tennessee's quarterback, Joey Aguilar, and coach Josh Heupel, expressing confidence in their performance. The rest of the panel, including Kirk Herbstreit, Saban, and McAfee, picked Alabama to win, citing their strong home record and explosive offense. McAfee even called it the best rivalry in the SEC.

Other Game Picks

Jelly Roll also made picks for other games, choosing:

  • Georgia Tech
  • Texas Tech
  • BYU
  • Vanderbilt
  • Michigan
  • Notre Dame

The panel mostly agreed with his picks, though there were a few differences.

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