The Tennessee Volunteers return to action this weekend following a loss to Oklahoma and an open date over the last two weeks. While the Vols’ playoff chances might have cratered with the loss to the Sooners, there’s still a lot on the line for Tennessee to play for with critical rivalry games to close the season against Florida and Vanderbilt. The Vols will look to get back on track this weekend, starting with the New Mexico State Aggies.
Tennessee will welcome New Mexico State to Neyland Stadium for the first time in program history this weekend. The Volunteers and the Aggies have never squared off, making this the first meeting between the two teams.
Tennessee enters the game as a massive favorite according to the betting markets, so fans will likely see a good rotation of players throughout the game as the Vols gear up for the final SEC stretch in the regular season. Still, though, it’s a great opportunity to re-grease the wheels and get back in the winning column before a trip to Gainesville next weekend.
Here’s a look at everything you need to know for this Saturday’s game between Tennessee and New Mexico State from Neyland Stadium:
How to Watch – New Mexico State Aggies (3-6, 1-5 CUSA) at No. 23 Tennessee Volunteers (6-3, 3-3 SEC)
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 15, 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
According to Knox News’ Mike Wilson and confirmed by Tennessee in UT’s official game preview, the pregame flyover is back on for Saturday’s game. It will help enhance the gameday environment with Tennessee holding both Homecoming and Salute to Service during the contest against the Aggies.
(via UTSports)
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/Flyover – 4:09 p.m.
*Two F-35s out of the 58th Fighter Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida
Vols Run Through the T – 4:17 p.m.
Kickoff – 4:20 p.m.
Betting Odds
Tennessee is currently a point favorite heading into the game on Saturday.
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Previous Matchups
As previously mentioned, this will be the first meeting between Tennessee and New Mexico State in program history. Up until now, the Vols’ and Aggies’ paths have never crossed.
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Stat Leaders (Season Totals)
Tennessee:
- Passing: QB Joey Aguilar – 2,737 passing yards, 195-of-297, 21 TDs, 8 INTs
- Rushing: RB DeSean Bishop – 690 yards, 103 carries, 9 TDs
- Receiving: WR Chris Brazzell Jr. – 808 yards, 49 receptions, 8 TDs
- Sacks: DL Dominic Bailey – 4.5 sacks
- Tackles: LB Arion Carter – 63 tackles
New Mexico State:
- Passing: QB Logan Fife – 2,074 passing yards, 181-of-328, 11 TDs, 11 INTs
- Rushing: RB Kadarius Calloway – 313 yards, 86 carries, 3 TDs
- Receiving: WR Donovan Faupel – 503 yards, 43 receptions, 5 TDs
- Sacks: DL Ezra Christensen – 6 sacks
- Tackles: S Naeten Mitchell – 70 tackles
2025 Season Record
Tennessee (6-3):
- 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)
- W: vs Arkansas 43-31 (KNOXVILLE
- L: at Alabama 37-20 (TUSCALOOSA)
- W: at Kentucky 56-34 (LEXINGTON)
- L: vs Oklahoma 33-27 (KNOXVILLE)
New Mexico State (3-6):
- W: vs Bryant 19-3
- W: vs Tulsa 21-14
- L: at Louisiana Tech 49-14
- L: at New Mexico 38-20
- W: vs Sam Houston 37-10
- L: at Liberty 30-27
- L: vs Missouri State 24-17
- L: at Western Kentucky 35-16
- L: vs Kennesaw State 24-21
Tennessee Uniform
Tennessee will break out the newest edition of its Smokey Grey Uniforms:
For those who answered the call.
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