- Matchup: Auburn Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Venue: Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN
- Broadcast: ESPN
- Betting Odds: Volunteers favored by -7.5
- Total Points Over/Under: 53.5
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Neyland Stadium will be the battleground as the Tennessee Volunteers (3-1) face off against the Auburn Tigers (3-1) on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Tennessee starts as 7.5-point favorites, with a total points line set at 53.5.
The Auburn Tigers come into this contest with a season record of 3-1. They recently secured a victory against the Vanderbilt Commodores, winning 21-15. The Tigers executed 31 rushing attempts, racking up 139 yards for an average of 4.5 yards per carry. Overall, Auburn ran 58 plays, accumulating 279 yards. The Tigers’ defense allowed 22 completions out of 34 attempts, yielding 199 yards with a completion rate of 64.7%. On the ground, they gave up 112 yards on 41 carries, averaging 2.7 yards per rush.
As far as scoring is concerned, the Auburn Tigers average 30.0 points per game. Their rushing attack produces an average of 178.5 yards, ranking them 50th nationally. On the season, Auburn has recorded a total of 1,654 yards, including 7 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns. The Tigers have reached 92 first downs and incurred 27 penalties totaling 229 yards, while turning the ball over 6 times.
Defensively, the Tigers rank 51st in the nation, allowing 20.8 points per game. Opponents achieve 3.1 yards per carry against them, totaling 127.0 rushing yards per game, with 508 rushing yards conceded over four games. In terms of pass defense, Auburn has given up 955 yards, ranking 107th in the nation, allowing an average of 238.8 yards and a completion percentage of 60.6%. Overall, they relinquish 365.8 yards per game, placing them 85th in Division I. They’ve let in 4 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
The Tennessee Volunteers enter this matchup also with a 3-1 record. In their most recent game, they faced a setback against the Texas Longhorns, losing 20-17. Tennessee averaged only 1.6 yards per carry, totaling 70 yards on 44 attempts. They managed 221 yards over 76 plays for a meager 2.9 yards per play. The Volunteers’ secondary struggled, allowing 73.7% completion rate and 201 yards on 14 of 19 passing. Tennessee’s defense faced 36 rush attempts, yielding 61 yards at 1.7 yards per carry.
When it comes to scoring efficiency, the Volunteers rank 23rd nationally, averaging 40.0 points per game. They generate 438.0 yards per contest, placing them 39th in college football. Tennessee endures 277 yards in penalties from 31 infractions, ranking 31st in Division I. They have yet to throw an interception, but have lost 3 fumbles to opponents, achieving 101 first downs. This season, the Volunteers’ aerial attack has amassed 786 yards, averaging 196.5 yards per game (106th in college football), along with a rushing average of 241.5 yards, totaling 966 yards for the year.
This season, the Volunteers have allowed 475 rushing yards (118.8 per game) and 4 rushing touchdowns. They’ve given up just 1 passing touchdown for an average of 163.5 passing yards per game, ranking them 21st in Division I. Overall, they have yielded 62 points so far. Their defense has managed to secure 2 fumbles and 3 interceptions this season, participating in 248 defensive plays, placing them 54th nationally. The Volunteers permit 15.5 points per game, positioning them 28th in Division I.
Who do you think will triumph in this exciting college football clash between the Tigers and Volunteers against the spread?
Predicted Outcome: Take the Volunteers -7.5
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