Tennessee is keeping things clean and classic for its biggest home stage yet.
When the No. 14 Volunteers line up against No.
1 Texas on Saturday afternoon in Knoxville, they’ll do it in the familiar orange-and-white setup: white helmets, orange jerseys, white pants, and white accessories. Tennessee made the announcement Thursday, and it’s the same traditional home look the Vols have already used against Furman and Kennesaw State this season.
The Longhorns are expected to counter with their all-white uniforms, so Saturday should bring a straightforward orange-versus-white visual at Neyland Stadium.
The game is set for Noon ET, and the buildup has already been loud. ESPN’s College GameDay is coming in, along with ESPN’s Bussin’ With The Boys and the Josh Pate College Football live show. President Donald Trump will also be attending.
Once the pregame spotlight fades, the football itself takes over. Tennessee’s Jim Knowles-led defense is set to go against Steve Sarkisian’s offense, while Josh Heupel’s offense faces Will Muschamp’s defense. It’s a coaching matchup with plenty of intrigue in the fourth week of the college football season.
The quarterback battle adds another layer, with Texas’ Arch Manning and Tennessee’s Faizon Brandon both in the spotlight. There are impact players all over the field, and the question now is which one will rise to the moment.
The betting line has also moved toward Tennessee. As of Thursday morning, the Vols had climbed to a 4-point underdog after opening as a 7-point underdog, according to DraftKings.
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