The No. 9 Tennessee Volunteers are set to face Texas A&M this Saturday in a pivotal Week 11 Southeastern Conference matchup.
The game is scheduled for a 3 p.m. EST kickoff at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, and will be broadcast on ESPN, according to Yahoo Sports.
Tennessee enters the contest with a 7-2 overall record and a 4-2 mark in SEC play, while Texas A&M holds a 4-5 record with a 1-5 standing in the conference, as reported by Aggies Wire.
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel expressed respect for the upcoming opponent during recent media availability, as noted by Yahoo Sports.
“Getting ready to go play a really good football team,” Heupel said of the Aggies.
He continued by highlighting the talent level of the Texas A&M roster, stating, “They’re talented in every phase of the game.”
Heupel also acknowledged the competitive nature of the Aggies’ recent performances, noting, “They’ve lost some tough games. You look at the way that they played last week, 460 yards of offense. Alabama a couple of weeks ago. They got a lead at the end of the third quarter and it’s a really good football team.”
Looking ahead to the environment at Kyle Field, Heupel added, “It’ll be a great environment. Been there before and it will take us being at our best.”
Ahead of the game, analysts have provided various score predictions for the matchup, per Vols Wire.
Dan Harralson of Vols Wire predicted a 26-17 victory for the Volunteers, while Ken Lay projected a 28-24 score in favor of Tennessee.
Tucker Harlin, also of Vols Wire, offered a prediction of 20-7 for the visiting team.
The Volunteers will face these challenges while managing roster depth, as reports indicate a running back will miss the game, according to Vols Wire.
Additionally, injury updates remain a point of interest for fans, with further details available regarding Nic Moore, as reported by the outlets.