The No. 8 Tennessee Volunteers (4-1) meet a fellow SEC opponent when they host the Florida Gators (3-2) on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Neyland Stadium.
The Volunteers’ matchup against the Gators will be airing on ESPN.
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When is Tennessee vs. Florida and when does it start?
This matchup between the Volunteers and Gators is scheduled on Saturday, October 12, 2024. You should expect the kickoff at 7 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Tennessee vs. Florida
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Tennessee Stats & Insights
The Volunteers took on the Arkansas Razorbacks in their last game, falling 19-14.
Tennessee has been firing on all cylinders this season, ranking fifth-best in total offense (519.0 yards per game) and second-best in total defense (227.6 yards allowed per game).
The Volunteers sport the 47th-ranked offense this year in terms of passing yards (251.8 passing yards per game), and they’ve been more effective defensively, ranking 15th-best with just 159.6 passing yards allowed per game.
Tennessee has been making things happen on both sides of the ball in the running game this season, ranking fifth-best in rushing offense (267.2 rushing yards per game) and second-best in rushing defense (68.0 rushing yards allowed per game).
The Volunteers have been a tough opponent for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (fourth-best with 46.0 points per game) and scoring defense (fourth-best with 9.4 points allowed per game) this season.
Florida Stats & Insights
The Gators are coming off of a 24-13 win over the UCF Knights.
Florida ranks 57th with 411.2 total yards per game on offense, and it ranks 96th with 395.0 total yards ceded per game on defense.
The Gators are putting up 268.6 passing yards per contest on offense this season (34th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are giving up 222.4 passing yards per contest (82nd-ranked) on defense.
In terms of rushing, Florida ranks 81st in the FBS on offense (142.6 rushing yards per game) and 99th defensively (172.6 rushing yards allowed per contest).
The Gators are generating 30.2 points per contest on offense this season (60th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are giving up 24.4 points per contest (75th-ranked) on defense.
Tennessee Key Players to Watch
Nico Iamaleava has thrown for 1,048 yards (209.6 ypg) to lead Tennessee, completing 66.4% of his passes and tossing seven touchdown passes and two interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 134 rushing yards (26.8 ypg) on 36 carries with one rushing touchdown.
The team’s top rusher, Dylan Sampson, has carried the ball 91 times for 589 yards (117.8 per game), with 12 touchdowns this year. He’s also caught eight passes for 81 yards (16.2 per game).
This season DeSean Bishop has collected 306 yards (61.2 per game) on 41 attempts with three touchdowns.
Dont’e Thornton’s team-high 284 receiving yards (56.8 yards per game) have come on eight receptions with three touchdowns.
Bru McCoy has collected 209 receiving yards (41.8 yards per game), reeling in 14 passes this year.
Chris Brazzell II has hauled in 13 catches for 161 yards (32.2 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
Florida Key Players to Watch
DJ Lagway has 667 passing yards (133.4 ypg) to lead Florida, completing 69.1% of his passes and tossing four touchdown passes and three interceptions this season.
The team’s top rusher, Montrell Johnson, has carried the ball 58 times for 288 yards (57.6 per game), with four touchdowns this year.
This season Jadan Baugh has collected 128 yards (25.6 per game) on 19 carries.
Elijhah Badger’s team-high 346 receiving yards (69.2 yards per game) have come on 17 receptions with two touchdowns.
Chimere Dike has reeled in 15 passes for 277 yards (55.4 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
Eugene Wilson III’s 13 catches this season have resulted in 191 yards (47.8 ypg) and one touchdown.
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