Alabama -Tennessee week is here, arriving right on time with cooling weather, turning leaves and, for the Crimson Tide , more action for a pair of true freshmen.

As Alabama (5-1, 3-0 SEC) prepares to face one of its two archrivals on Saturday (6:30 p.m., ABC), a pair of its 2025 signees — one on offense, one on defense — appear to be on the brink of breaking into the starting lineup. Right tackle Michael Carroll has been playing extensively for weeks, splitting time at the position with veteran Wilkin Formby, who has since seen some action right guard as well. Meanwhile, cornerback Dijon Lee's playing time has been on the rise of late. Against Missouri, he played significantly more snaps than starter Domani Jackson, and clinched the victory with his first career interception.

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