It’s time for Homecoming at the University of Tennessee.
The past, present, and future of The Volunteer State’s flagship university will converge in Knoxville this weekend to cap off a week full of events and celebrate with a football game on Saturday.
No. 17 Tennessee will welcome UConn to Neyland Stadium as Tennessee also pays tribute to Pat Summitt while raising awareness for Alzheimer’s during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.
Here’s a look at everything you need to know for this Saturday’s game in Knoxville between UConn and No. 17 Tennessee:
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How to Watch – UConn Huskies (1-7) at No. 17 Tennessee Volunteers (6-2, 3-2 SEC)
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023
- Location: Neyland Stadium – Knoxville, TN
- Start Time: 11:00 a.m. CT/12:00 p.m. ET
- TV: SEC Network
- Online Streaming:
- Radio (Knoxville): The Vol Network/The Vol Network App
- Radio (Sirius): Sirius XM Channel 135 or 132, App Ch. 963
Betting Odds
- FanDuel Sportsbook
- Spread: Tennessee -35.5 (-105)/UConn +35.5 (-115)
- Moneyline: N/A
- Total: Over 55.5 (-110)/Under 55.5 (-110)
- DraftKings
- Spread: Tennessee -35 (-108)/UConn +35 (-112)
- Moneyline: N/A
- Total: Over 55 (-112)/Under 55 (-108)
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GameDay Timeline at Neyland Stadium
Will Call Opens at Gate 21 – 8 a.m.
Vol Village Opens – 8:30 a.m.
Truly’s Tailgate Opens – 9 a.m.
Vol Walk – 9:45 a.m.
Gates Open – 10 a.m.
Pride of the Southland Band March – 10:20 a.m. (Pedestrian Bridge)
Tennessee Walking Horse – 11:40 a.m.
Pride of the Southland Band Pregame Performance Begins – 11:49 a.m.
National Anthem/Flyover – 11:52 a.m.
Vols Run Through the T – 12 p.m.
Kickoff – 12:03 p.m.
Previous Matchups
Saturday’s contest between Tennessee and UConn will be the first matchup between the two schools in the football field.
Still, though, there is plenty of history between the two programs on the basketball court. UConn leads Tennessee women’s basketball 17-9 on the hardwood in their storied rivalry.
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Stat Leaders
Tennessee:
- Passing: Joe Milton III – 158/244, 1,763 yards, 13 TDs, 4 INTs
- Rushing: Jaylen Wright – 102 carries, 713 yards, 2 TDs
- Receiving: Squirrel White – 44 receptions, 463 yards, 1 TD
UConn:
- Passing: Taquon Roberson – 115/199, 1,275 yards, 8 TDs, 3 INTs
- Rushing: Victor Rosa – 78 carries, 405 yards, 2 TDs
- Receiving: Cameron Ross – 31 receptions, 338 yards, 1 TD
Last Five Games:
Tennessee Volunteers:
- 10/28/23 – No. 21 Tennessee def. Kentucky 33-27 (Lexington)
- 10/21/23 – No. 11 Alabama def. No. 21 Tennessee 34-20 (Tuscaloosa)
- 10/14/23 – No. 19 Tennessee def. Texas A&M 20-13 (Knoxville)
- 9/30/23 – No. 21 Tennessee def. South Carolina 41-20 (Knoxville)
- 9/23/23 – No. 23 Tennessee def. UTSA 45-14 (Knoxville)
UConn Huskies:
- 10/28/23 – Boston College def. UConn 21-14
- 10/21/23 – South Florida def. UConn 24-21
- 10/7/23 – UConn def. Rice 38-31
- 9/30/23 – Utah State def. UConn 34-33
- 9/23/23 – Duke def. UConn 41-7
Homecoming Video
A beacon shining bright
Home sweet home pic.twitter.com/9MaDcRTQuY
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) November 3, 2023
Tennessee Uniform
Homecoming threads#GBO 🍊 #DICKSHouseofSportKNX pic.twitter.com/02INyB0KXO
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) November 2, 2023