UAB at No. 15 Tennessee: How to Watch, Key Stats and Info, Betting Odds

Tennessee will close out its early-season three-game home stretch with a non-conference matchup against the UAB Blazers on Saturday afternoon in Neyland Stadium. The Blazers have some familiar names in and around the program, including head coach Trent Dilfer, a former Super Bowl champion quarterback, and starting quarterback Jalen Kitna, a former Florida Gators signal caller and the son of former Dallas Cowboys quarterback/coach Jon Kitna.

On the Tennessee sideline, it’ll be the familiar names that Tennessee fans know plenty about. Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel will call his 56th game with the Volunteers, while quarterback Joey Aguilar will make his fourth start with UT this season. The Blazers have struggled on the defensive side of the ball this year, which means that Tennessee’s offense could light up plenty of fireworks atop Neyland Stadium on Saturday.

Tennessee is looking to get back on track after an SEC-opening loss to Georgia last weekend in Knoxville. The Vols and Bulldogs exchanged heavyweight blows throughout the contest, but Georgia was able to win the game by three points in overtime. Even with a big road test against Mississippi State in Starkville next weekend, look for Tennessee to want to bounce back in a big way this Saturday against the Blazers.

Get ready for the game with everything you need to know here:

Tennessee Football Preview: What To Look For As The Vols Host UAB on Saturday

Gameday Timeline

(via UTSports)

Will Call Opens at Gate 21 – 8:45 a.m.
Truly’s Tailgate Opens – 8:45 a.m.
Vol Village Opens – 9:15 a.m.
Gates Open – 10:15 a.m.
Vol Walk – 10:25 a.m.
Pride of the Southland Band March – 11:05 a.m. (Map of Band March Route)
Pride of the Southland Band Pregame Performance Begins – 12:33 p.m.
National Anthem/Flyover – 12:35 p.m. (P51 Mustang – single-seat fighter used during World War II)
Vols Run Through the T – 12:44 p.m.
Kickoff – 12:47 p.m.

Betting Odds

Tennessee is currently a point underdog heading into the game on Saturday.

Here’s a look at some of the odds:

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Previous Matchups

Tennessee is a clean 5-0 in its all-time series history against UAB. That doesn’t mean it’s all been easy, though. The last time the two teams squared off was in 2019, with a 30-7 win for Jeremy Pruitt’s Volunteers. The time before that was a different story. Derek Dooley’s Volunteers squeaked out a 32-29 win over the Blazers in double overtime in 2010.

Here’s a look at the scores from all five meetings between the two programs:

• 2019: Tennessee def. UAB 30-7
• 2010: Tennessee def. UAB 32-29 (2OT)
• 2008: Tennessee def. UAB 35-3
• 2005: Tennessee def. UAB 17-10
• 1998: Tennessee def. UAB 37-13

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Stat Leaders (Season Totals)

Tennessee:

• Passing: QB Joey Aguilar – 906 passing yards, 63-of-95, 9 TDs, 2 INTs
• Rushing: RB Star Thomas – 221 yards, 33 carries, 3 TDs
• Receiving: WR Chris Brazzell Jr. – 364 yards, 20 receptions, 5 TDs
• Sacks: DL Joshua Josephs – 3 sacks
• Tackles: LB Arion Carter – 27 tackles

UAB:

• Passing: QB Jalen Kitna – 892 passing yards, 70-of-99, 6 TDs, 2 INTs
• Rushing: RB Jevon Jackson – 277 yards, 46 carries, 3 TDs
• Receiving: WR Corri Milliner – 268 yards, 17 receptions, 3 TDs
• Sacks: DE Chris Burge – 2.5 sacks
• Tackles: S Pierre Royster – 23 tackles

2025 Season Record

Tennessee (2-1):

• W: vs Syracuse 45-26 (ATLANTA)
• W: vs ETSU 72-17 (KNOXVILLE)
• L: vs Georgia 44-41 OT (KNOXVILLE)

UAB (2-1):

• W: vs Alabama State 52-42
• L: at Navy 38-24
• W: vs Akron 31-28

Tennessee Uniform

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— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) September 18, 2025

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