Conference play in the SEC starts with a bang when the No. 1 ranked Texas Longhorns look to conquer Neyland Stadium and the No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday.
Game | Texas (1) @ Tennessee (14) |
Date | Saturday, September 26, 2026 |
Kickoff Time | 12:00 PM ET |
Stadium | Neyland Stadium |
Location | Knoxville, TN |
TV Channel | ABC |
Texas has the best win of the season so far, knocking off then-No. 1 ranked Ohio State in a miraculous comeback victory, but they haven't been tested on the road quite yet.
The offense certainly has the playmakers to make something big happen in the hostile environment: receivers Cam Coleman and Ryan Wingo may both go in the first round, while running backs Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown are difficult to bring down.
However, much of the success on offense will come down to how projected No. 1 overall pick Arch Manning performs. While he has all the talent in the world, the jury is still out on him. Yes, he helped bring the Longhorns back against Ohio State, but he also missed several open targets that put them in the hole in the first place. Now in one of the hardest stadiums to play in, it'll be fascinating to see how he handles the crowd.
On the other side, it will also be a massive test for Faizon Brandon - the highly-recruited true freshman quarterback. He's played well so far and has yet to turn the ball over, but he also hasn't seen a defense like Texas'. Guys will get open against the Longhorns secondary, but Colin Simmons is on a mission on the edge to ruin the game for the Vols.
The game projects to be a high-scoring affair, with the total set at 55.0. Here's a look at the rest of the main line betting odds, along with touchdown scorer props for select players:
Texas vs. Tennessee Betting Odds
Spread | Total (O/U) | Money | |
Texas | -4.5 -115 | O 55.0 -110 | -190 |
Tennessee | +4.5 -105 | U 55.0 -110 | +160 |
Texas vs. Tennessee Touchdown Odds
First TD | Anytime TD | |
Hollywood Smothers (TEX) | +525 | -165 |
Raleek Brown (TEX) | +625 | -130 |
DeSean Bishop (TEN) | +700 | -110 |
Arch Manning (TEX) | +900 | +115 |
Ryan Wingo (TEX) | +900 | +115 |
Cam Coleman (TEX) | +1000 | +125 |
Daune Morris (TEN) | +1000 | +135 |
Faizon Brandon (TEN) | +1200 | +160 |
Mike Matthews (TEN) | +1200 | +160 |
All odds written in this article were correct at the time of writing and are subject to change. Touchdown odds not available in all states.
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