Kickoff: 12:45 PM ET
Venue: Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, Tennessee
Broadcast: SEC Network
Weather Forecast (Knoxville, TN)
Temperature: ~79°F (26°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light humidity, winds 5–7 mph
Impact: Excellent football weather; no disruptions expected for passing or kicking.
Injury Report
UAB Blazers (American Athletic Conference):
QB Jalen Kitna (892 yards, 6 TD, 3 INT through three games) healthy and starting.
RB Jevon Jackson (277 rushing yards, 3 TDs) available.
WR Iverson Hooks (84 yards vs. Akron) healthy.
No major defensive absences reported.
#15 Tennessee Volunteers (SEC):
QB Joey Aguilar (906 yards, 9 TD, 2 INT; plus 1 rushing TD) healthy and leading the offense.
RB Star Thomas (221 yards, 3 TDs) available.
WR Chris Brazzell II (364 yards, 5 TDs) and WR Braylon Staley (231 yards, 2 TDs) both active.
Defense intact, led by LB Arion Carter (24 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 sack).
Key Player Matchups
QB Jalen Kitna (UAB) vs. Tennessee Secondary
Kitna has been productive but turnover-prone; Tennessee’s DBs will look to capitalize.
RB Jevon Jackson (UAB) vs. Tennessee Front Seven
Jackson is UAB’s most reliable weapon; Volunteers’ linebackers must contain him.
QB Joey Aguilar (Tennessee) vs. UAB Pass Rush
Aguilar has been efficient and explosive; UAB must pressure him to avoid a shootout.
WR Chris Brazzell II (Tennessee) vs. UAB Corners
Brazzell is averaging 121 yards per game; UAB must prevent deep strikes.
Recent Team Form
UAB Blazers (2–1, AAC)
8/30/25: W 34–17 vs. FCS opponent
9/6/25: L 48–14 @ Mercer
9/13/25: W 31–28 vs. Akron
Trend: Offense improving under Kitna, but defense vulnerable against Power Five speed.
#15 Tennessee Volunteers (2–1, SEC)
8/30/25: W 38–17 vs. FCS opponent
9/6/25: W 41–20 vs. NC State
9/13/25: L 44–41 (OT) vs. Georgia
Trend: Offense explosive (averaging 40+ PPG), defense tested against elite competition.
Series History
Tennessee leads the all-time series 2–0.
Last meeting: 2019, Tennessee defeated UAB 30–7 in Knoxville.
UAB has never beaten Tennessee.
Betting Trends
Tennessee:
3–0 ATS in 2025.
Overs hit in all 3 games.
1–0 ATS as a 39.5+ point favorite this season.
UAB:
1–2 ATS in 2025.
Overs hit in all 3 games.
0–1 SU as a moneyline underdog.
Head-to-Head:
Tennessee 2–0 SU vs. UAB.
UAB has never covered against Tennessee.
Historical Betting Results
Tennessee: Reliable ATS early in 2025, covering large spreads.
UAB: Historically struggles ATS vs. SEC opponents; often competitive early but fades late.
SEC vs. AAC: SEC teams cover ~65% of the time in these matchups.
Game Odds
UAB Blazers 69.5
Tennessee Volunteers – 40
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
