As the Arkansas Razorbacks hit the road to take on the No. 15 Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium, they find themselves in dire need of a turnaround. With a shaky start to their season, standing at 2-3 overall and 0-1 in SEC play, can the Razorbacks finally catch a break?Â
Unfortunately for Arkansas, the odds are stacked against them. According to ESPN’s FPI Week 7 projections, Tennessee is favored with an impressive 82.6% chance of securing a victory at home, leaving Arkansas with just a 17.4% shot at an upset.
Arkansas has struggled mightily on defense this year, most recently in its 56-13 loss to Notre Dame a couple of weeks ago.
In contrast, Tennessee is riding high after their recent win against Mississippi State. Quarterback Joey Aguilar has amassed an impressive 1,459 passing yards and thrown for 13 touchdowns this season. His favorite target, Chris Brazzell, has been electric as well, racking up 31 receptions for 531 yards and seven touchdowns. The Volunteers have found their rhythm on both sides of the ball and are poised to control the game from the outset.
For Arkansas to have any hope of pulling off an upset in Neyland Stadium tonight, their defense must awaken from its slumber. Mistakes and missed big plays will only prolong what could be a challenging night against Tennessee’s dynamic offense.
Kickoff is set for 4:15 p.m. ET in Knoxville
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Lee Ann joins the Saturday Down South team, bringing over fifteen years of experience covering the SEC as both a sports journalist and football scout. With her keen eye for talent, she has also flexes her skills as the Director of Recruiting for the Rebel Walk( Ole Miss) Herring, is a staff writer at USA Today Sports Wildcats Wire, where she dives into the thrilling world of Kentucky football and basketball. When fall rolls around, you can catch her on air as an analyst for the Wake up 502 College Football Show on Big X Sports Radio 96.1 FM—because who doesn't love a good game day chat? A proud Brown University alum, Lee Ann balances her time between the sidelines and press box with her passion for coaching her boys' youth lacrosse and savoring a fine glass of bourbon alongside a good cigar. So, whether she's dissecting plays or rallying the next generation of athletes, Lee Ann is your spirited insider ready to tackle all things SEC!
