No. 1 Texas and No. 14 Tennessee meet Saturday in one of the biggest games of the college football Week 4 schedule. Both teams enter the SEC opener at 3-0, giving the matchup major conference and College Football Playoff implications this early in the season.
Texas has already picked up a pair of notable wins, beating Texas State 59-7 before rallying past then-No. 1 Ohio State 24-23. The Longhorns followed that with a 30-6 win over UTSA. Arch Manning has thrown for 664 yards entering the Tennessee game, while Hollywood Smothers has rushed for 198 yards.
Tennessee has also opened the season unbeaten and now gets its first SEC test at a sold-out Neyland Stadium. The Volunteers are led by quarterback Faizon Brandon, who has 552 passing yards, while DeSean Bishop has rushed for 286 yards and Mike Matthews has 189 receiving yards.
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- Time: 12 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ABC
- Free live stream option: Fubo
- Other streaming options: ESPN app/ESPN Unlimited for eligible subscribers
- Play-by-play: Chris Fowler
- Analyst: Kirk Herbstreit
- Sideline reporters: Holly Rowe and Laura Rutledge
Texas vs. Tennessee Overview
Manning enters the game after completing a strong opening stretch for the Longhorns. He has 664 passing yards, while Cam Coleman leads Texas with 178 receiving yards. Smothers has also given the offense a rushing threat with 198 yards through three games.
Tennessee will counter with Brandon, Bishop and Matthews. Brandon has 552 passing yards, Bishop has 286 rushing yards and Matthews has 189 receiving yards heading into the first SEC game.
The game is also a historic one for the series. Texas leads the all-time matchup 2-1, with all three previous meetings played at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. Saturday will be the first time the Longhorns have played at Tennessee.
Texas vs. Tennessee Injury Report
Texas has listed defensive lineman Justus Terry, defensive back Xavier Filsaime and offensive lineman Jordan Coleman as out. Tight end Nick Townsend is doubtful, while running back Hollywood Smothers is questionable. Edge rusher Colin Simmons is listed as probable.
Tennessee has ruled out tight end Ethan Davis, wide receiver Joakim Dodson, linebacker Jaedon Harmon and defensive backs Edrees Farooq and Dylan Lewis. Running back Javin Gordon and defensive lineman Nathan Robinson are questionable.
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