Tennessee Football Opens as Near-Touchdown Favorites in Music City Bowl vs. Illinois

To cap off the 2025 season, Tennessee football has accepted an invitation to play in the Music City Bowl. The Vols will meet Illinois on Dec. 30 at 5:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. CT, with the game airing on ESPN. The bowl clash will be played at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, the home of the […]
Why There Could Be Beef Between Illinois HC Bret Bielema And Tennessee

Tennessee has never faced Illinois football on the gridiron as the two prepare to face off in the Music City Bowl later this month to conclude the 2025 season. Despite the two never meeting on the field, there could be beef between the two sides entering the matchup. The potential beef goes back to this […]
What Illinois Football HC Bret Bielema Said About Playing Tennessee in Music City Bowl

The 2025 Music City Bowl is set. Tennessee and Illinois football will meet at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, the home of the NFL’s Tennessee Titans. Kickoff is scheduled for Dec. 30 at 5:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. CT and will air on ESPN. After the announced matchup, Illini head coach Bret Bielema gave his thoughts […]
Former Tennessee Running Back Announces Intent to Enter the Transfer Portal

Former Tennessee running back Justin Williams-Thomas announced on Sunday that he plans to enter the transfer portal when it opens. The news came through a post on social media. “Herd Nation thank you for an amazing year, the fans here are amazing! The constant love and support you guys bring for this program is UNMATCHED,” […]
A Look At Tennessee Football’s Chaotic History In The Music City Bowl

Tennessee football is headed to Nashville to conclude its 2025 season in the Music City Bowl against Illinois according to On3’s Brett McMurphy. It’s the Vols fourth ever time in the Music City Bowl and its second time in the bowl since Josh Heupel took over as head coach. The Vols have a 1-2 record […]
What Tennessee Football HC Josh Heupel Said About Being Named to Music City Bowl

Tennessee football is staying in-state for its bowl game. After an 8-4 (4-4 SEC) season, the Vols will officially go to Nashville to play in the Music City Bowl against Illinois. The game will be played at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, the home of the NFL’s Tennessee Titans. Kickoff is scheduled for Dec. 30 […]
Music City Bowl Officially Announces It Will Host Tennessee Football For 2025 Bowl Game

Tennessee football has its official 2025 bowl designation. The Music City Bowl confirmed reports and announced it will be hosting the Vols and Illinois for this year’s edition of the matchup. The game is scheduled for Dec. 30 at 5:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. CT from Nashville’s Nissan Stadium. It will air on ESPN and on […]
Tennessee And Illinois Entering Unique Situation As Reported Bowl Game Opponents

The Tennessee Volunteers and the Illinois Fighting Illini are fixed on painting Nashville orange this winter. Just one day after the Vols and Illini’s basketball teams squared off in Music City Madness from Bridgestone Arena, news broke that the two schools are reported to meet back in Nashville at the end of the month for […]
Tennessee Football Reportedly Has its 2025 Bowl Game Designation

Following an 8-4 (4-4 SEC) regular season, Tennessee football has received its bowl game designation. The Vols won’t be traveling too far for it, either. UT will play Illinois in the Music City Bowl, according to a report from On3’s Brett McMurphy. The game will be played at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, the home […]
Tennessee Football Remains Ranked in Coaches Poll Heading into Bowl Season

Despite being outside the top-25 rankings of the College Football Playoff committee and AP Poll, Tennessee football has moved up in the Coaches Poll. On Sunday, the Vols were pushed up one spot to No. 23. This comes after North Texas fell out of the rankings. UT is one of eight SEC schools in the […]