Tennessee Volunteers

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Tennessee Volunteers is 8-4 on the season, 4-7-1 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +19.4. Tennessee Volunteers is covering at just 36% this season (4-7-1), below the FBS average — a notable trend for spread bettors; they have also qualified for the postseason this season.

Conference: Southeastern Conference
Stadium: Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN
Power Rating: +19.4
HFA Rating:3.1 pts
Record: 8-4
ATS: 4-7-1
O/U: 7-4-1

2025 Schedule & Results

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2025 Season Travel Profile

2,421 miles — ranked 141th heaviest in FBS (234 teams)
Week Opponent Distance Cumulative
Week 0Home (0 mi)0 mi
Week 1Syracuse154 mi154 mi
Week 2East Tennessee StateHome (0 mi)154 mi
Week 3GeorgiaHome (0 mi)154 mi
Week 4UABHome (0 mi)154 mi
Week 5Mississippi State326 mi480 mi
Week 6Bye
Week 7ArkansasHome (0 mi)480 mi
Week 8Alabama280 mi760 mi
Week 9Kentucky146 mi907 mi
Week 10OklahomaHome (0 mi)907 mi
Week 11Bye
Week 12New Mexico StateHome (0 mi)907 mi
Week 13Florida444 mi1,351 mi
Week 14VanderbiltHome (0 mi)1,351 mi

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Defensive Collapse in Second Half

Tennessee's defense allowed 24 points in the second half, including a 5-yard touchdown run and a 24-yard rushing score by Diego Pavia, leading to a 45-24 loss. Coach Heupel called the performance 'not anywhere near the standard for Tennessee football.'

Missed Opportunity for 10-Win Season

The loss to Vanderbilt ended Tennessee's chance at a 10-win regular season, finishing 8-4. This is a deflating result, especially at home against an in-state rival.

Joey Aguilar's Strong Individual Performance

Quarterback Joey Aguilar threw for 299 yards and a touchdown, extending his streak of 200+ passing yards to 12 games. He surpassed Peyton Manning for fourth on Tennessee's all-time single-season passing list.

Running Game Shows Promise

DeSean Bishop rushed for 97 yards and two touchdowns, providing a bright spot in the offense. However, the team's overall rushing attack was overshadowed by Vanderbilt's 582 total yards.

Postseason Outlook Uncertain

Tennessee will play its next game in the postseason, but the loss to Vanderbilt likely drops them in bowl projections and dampens momentum heading into the offseason.

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Schedule & Results

Tennessee Volunteers — 8-4 overall, 4-7-1 ATS, power rating +19.4.