Tennessee opens as big favorite over Arkansas in Week 7 matchup
By Rolando Rosa
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No. 12 Tennessee is a big betting favorite over Arkansas heading into the Week 7 matchup between the longtime SEC foes.
Circa Sports has Tennessee as a 13.5 point favorite against Arkansas, who is on a 3-game losing streak entering this matchup. Both teams are coming off of an open date and will have equal rest of this contest.
The Volunteers are on a 2-game winning streak after a narrow 44-41 defeat vs. Georgia. In Tennessee’s last game, they edged host Mississippi State 41-34 in overtime on Sept. 27.
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Tennessee’s offense has been electric. The Volunteers lead the nation in points per game (51.0), while also being fourth in passing yards (337.2), and 33rd in rushing (199.2). Quarterback Joey Aguilar has passed for 1,459 yards and 13 touchdowns. His top target is Chris Brazzell, who has 31 receptions and 7 touchdowns. Running back DeSean Bishop has 335 yards and 4 touchdowns on the ground.
That could present quite the challenge for an Arkansas defense which ranks 110th nationally in points per game (30.0). The Razorbacks will need their balanced offense to rise to the occasion as well. Arkansas is 18th in passing yards (300.8) and tied for 21st in rushing yards (213.8) nationally. Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green has thrown for 1,398 yards with 12 touchdowns.
Arkansas at Tennessee is slated for a 4:15 p.m. ET kickoff (SEC Network).
