Overview
- Kickoff is 4:15 p.m. ET at Neyland Stadium on SEC Network for Tennessee’s 101st Homecoming, with the Vols debuting the “Volunteer Spirit” Smokey Grey uniforms.
- Quarterback Joey Aguilar enters with 2,737 passing yards and needs 263 to become the fifth Vol to reach 3,000 in a season.
- Tennessee averages 504.1 yards and 43.6 points per game, while the defense ranks 98th in total defense and 126th in red-zone defense by scoring rate allowed (93.5%).
- Coaches are expected to treat the matchup as a reset and depth check, with possible extended snaps for freshmen George MacIntyre or Jake Merklinger behind Aguilar.
- New Mexico State averages about 303 yards per game, with QB Logan Fife at 2,070 yards, 11 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, and Tennessee is paying the Aggies $1.6 million for the visit.