Tennessee Football returns to action against the Arkansas Razorbacks this Saturday afternoon in Neyland Stadium. The Volunteers and the Razorbacks are both coming off bye weeks, meaning that each team should be well-rested and prepared for this weekend’s SEC clash in Knoxville.
Unlike when these teams played last year, Sam Pittman is no longer at the helm of the Razorbacks’ program. Pittman was fired after the Razorbacks’ brutal home loss to Notre Dame two weeks ago, paving the way for offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino to step into the interim coaching role. This will be Petrino’s first game this season as the interim head coach. Arkansas boasts a solid offense, but has the worst statistical defense in the conference this year. Will the coaching change be enough to make a difference on the defensive side?
Tennessee exited the month of September with only one loss on the season, keeping the door to the playoffs alive and open. For it to stay that way, though, Tennessee will need to avenge last year’s loss to Arkansas in Fayetteville. It’ll be quarterback Joey Aguilar at the helm for the Vols’ offense, who has revolutionized Tennessee’s passing game alongside breakout wide receiver Chris Brazzell. The Vols will also be getting back star defensive lineman Daevin Hobbs from injury as he prepares to see his first action of the season on Saturday.
Get ready for the game with everything you need to know here:
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How to Watch – Arkansas Razorbacks (2-3, 0-1 SEC) at No. 15 Tennessee Volunteers (4-1, 1-1 SEC)
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025
- Location: Neyland Stadium – Knoxville, TN
- Start Time: 3:15 p.m. CT/4:15 p.m. ET
- TV: SEC Network
- Online Streaming:
- Radio (Knoxville): Vol Network (FM 107.7 in Knoxville)/The Vol Network App
- Radio (Sirius): Sirius XM Channel 106 or 190
- Television Crew: Dave Neal (PxP), Fozzy Whittaker (analyst), Morgan Uber (sideline reporter)
Gameday Timeline
Will Call Opens at Gate 21 – 12:15 p.m.
Truly’s Tailgate Opens – 12:15 p.m.
Vol Village Opens – 12:45 p.m.
Gates Open – 1:45 p.m.
Vol Walk – 2 p.m.
Pride of the Southland Band March – 2:35 p.m. (Map of Band March Route)
Pride of the Southland Band Pregame Performance Begins – 4:06 p.m.
National Anthem – 4:08 p.m.
Vols Run Through the T – 4:17 p.m.
Kickoff – 4:20 p.m.
*Note: Tennessee will hold Champions Weekend on Saturday, honoring the notable UT sports champions from these years:
- 2015 – 10-year celebration
- 2005 – 20-year celebration
- 2000 – 25-year celebration
- 1995 – 30-year celebration
- 1990 – 35-year celebration
- 1985 – 40-year celebration
- 1975 – 50-year celebration
Betting Odds
Tennessee is currently a point favorite heading into the game on Saturday.
Here’s a look at some of the odds:
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Previous Matchups
While Tennessee leads the all-time series with Arkansas 13-7, the Razorbacks have covered some massive ground in recent years. Tennessee dominated the 90s and the 2000s, but has struggled in the last 15 years. Arkansas currently holds a four-game winning streak over Tennessee, including last year’s upset victory in Fayetteville.
Here’s a look at the scores from the last five meetings between the two programs:
- 2024: Arkansas 19, Tennessee 14 – Fayetteville
- 2020: Arkansas 24, Tennessee 13 – Fayetteville
- 2015: Arkansas 24, Tennessee 20 – Knoxville
- 2011: Arkansas 49, Tennessee 7 – Fayetteville
- 2007: Tennessee 34, Arkansas 13 – Knoxville
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Stat Leaders (Season Totals)
Tennessee:
- Passing: QB Joey Aguilar – 1,459 passing yards, 102-of-157, 13 TDs, 5 INTs
- Rushing: RB DeSean Bishop – 335 yards, 49 carries, 4 TDs
- Receiving: WR Chris Brazzell Jr. – 531 yards, 31 receptions, 7 TDs
- Sacks: DL Joshua Josephs – 4 sacks
- Tackles: LB Arion Carter – 49 tackles
Arkansas:
- Passing: QB Taylen Green – 1,398 passing yards, 98-of-158, 12 TDs, 5 INTs
- Rushing: QB Taylen Green – 441 yards, 54 carries, 2 TDs
- Receiving: WR O’Mega Blake – 399 yards, 30 receptions, 3 TDs
- Sacks: DL Quincy Rhodes Jr. – 5 sacks
- Tackles: LB Xavian Sorey Jr. – 34 tackles
2025 Season Record
Tennessee (4-1):
- W: vs Syracuse 45-26 (ATLANTA)
- W: vs ETSU 72-17 (KNOXVILLE)
- L: vs Georgia 44-41 OT (KNOXVILLE)
- W: vs UAB 56-24 (KNOXVILLE)
- W: at Mississippi State (STARKVILLE)
Arkansas (2-3):
- W: vs Alabama A&M 52-7
- W: vs Arkansas State 56-14
- L: at Ole Miss 41-35
- L: at Memphis 32-31
- L: vs Notre Dame 56-13
Tennessee Uniform
back in the classic
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