Overview
- Kickoff is set for 4:15 p.m. ET at Neyland Stadium with television coverage on the SEC Network.
- Quarterback Joey Aguilar enters with 2,737 passing yards and needs 263 to reach 3,000 for the season, as the Vols’ offense has been reported at roughly 504.1 yards and 43.6 points per game.
- The Vols will debut their 'Volunteer Spirit' Smokey Grey uniforms as a tribute during the program’s 101st Homecoming and Salute to Service.
- New Mexico State arrives 3-6 after four straight losses, averaging about 303 yards per game with quarterback Logan Fife at roughly 2,070 yards, 11 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.
- Tennessee’s 17-game non-conference regular-season win streak is on the line, the Aggies are receiving a reported $1.6 million payout, and coaches could use the game to evaluate depth including freshman quarterbacks.