SEC play is here, and the Texas Longhorns are kicking off their conference schedule with a whopper: an away game against the No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers at the always-daunting Neyland Stadium.
The Horns are the No. 1 team in the country with all the momentum in the world on their side. Now, they just have to put all of the pieces together against their first SEC opponent of the season.
As a fan, there is a lot to study up on before the game actually kicks off, so here is everything you need to know ahead of Texas versus Tennessee in Week 4 of the college football season:
How to watch No. 1 Texas vs. No. 14 Tennessee
Of course, with such a big SEC matchup taking place, ESPN's College GameDay will start the day with the morning show running from 8 a.m. CT until kickoff.
- Date & Time: Saturday, Sept. 26, at 11 a.m. CT
- Location: Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN
- TV/Streaming: ABC, fuboTV
- Local radio (Austin): AM 1300 The Zone, KVET 98.1 FM
An early kickoff works in Texas's favor, as night games on the road in the SEC are always a little more challenging for the travelling team (just look at LSU's loss to Ole Miss last week).
Fans could face major delays in Week 4 at Texas-Tennessee
All of that being said, if you are not enjoying the game from the comfort of your home or the lively atmosphere of a watch party, and instead attending the game in person, there could be some serious delays in actually getting into the stadium.
US President Donald Trump has unveiled plans to attend the game, bringing heightened security to Neyland Stadium.
The University of Tennessee announced that "fans should expect increased wait times as kickoff approaches," and that the gates will open at 9 a.m. ET (8 a.m. CT), giving additional time for fans to get inside and find their seats.
Announcers for No. 1 Texas at No. 14 Tennessee
- Play-by-play: Chris Fowler
- Analyst: Kirk Herbstreit
- Sideline: Holly Rowe
The usual dynamic duo of Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit will be in the booth for ABC as the play-by-play commentator and analyst. Sideline reporter Holly Rowe will make her return to a Texas game, just weeks after a slightly tumultuous stretch with the Horns.
Forecast of clear skies, full hearts in Knoxville for Texas vs. Tennessee
The weather forecast for the game is absolutely beautiful, with Knoxville experiencing true fall weather far before anyone in Austin will.
The high on Saturday is currently at 77º, with the low sitting 49º. Mostly sunny skies are forecast, with minimal wind and no rain expected. By the time the game kicks off, the temperature is expected to have crept just above 60º, with humidity just above 60%.
Simply put, it should be a perfect day for football.
Texas Longhorns availability report Week 4
- PROBABLE: Colin Simmons, edge
- QUESTIONABLE: Hollywood Smothers, running back
- DOUBTFUL: Nick Townsend, tight end
- OUT: Justus Terry, defensive lineman; Xavier Filsaime, defensive back; Jordan Coleman, offensive lineman
The only real surprise on Texas's first SEC-mandated availability report of the season was the presence of running back Hollywood Smothers, who we learned was reportedly dealing with a lower-body injury throughout the week.
Tennessee Volunteers availability report Week 4
- QUESTIONABLE: Javin Gordon, running back; Nathan Robinson, defensive lineman
- OUT: Ethan Davis, tight end; Joakim Dodson, wide receiver; Jaedon Harmon, linebacker; Edrees Farooq, defensive back; Dylan Lewis, defensive back
The Vols clearly have a few more definitive injuries on their depth chart, with five players already listed as "OUT" for the matchup.
Texas vs. Tennessee spread, moneyline, and total
Despite the Horns opening as 5.5-point favorites over the Volunteers, the oddsmakers in Vegas dropped that spread to just 4.5 points as the game drew closer.
- Spread: -4.5 Texas, +4.5 Tennessee
- Moneyline: -194 Texas, +160 Tennessee
- Over/Under: +/-55.5 points
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