The Vols (6-3, 3-3 in the SEC) are likely out of contention for the College Football Playoff and are playing now for the best bowl game in the postseason. Tennessee became bowl eligible for the fifth consecutive season by beating Kentucky (56-34) on Oct. 25.

Tennessee football is paying New Mexico State $1.6 million to play at Neyland Stadium. The Vols are spending $3.825 million on nonconference games

Tennessee football is well rested for the stretch run of the 2025 season. A homecoming game against New Mexico State may be what the Vols need.

The nonconference matchup is slated for 4:15 p.m. EST and will be televised by SEC Network. Dave Neal (play-by-play), Fozzy Whittaker (analyst) and Morgan Uber (sideline reporter) will be on the call.

Former Tennessee Vols wide receiver Squirrel White is learning a tough lesson this fall while playing for the Florida State Seminoles. White spent the first three seasons of his college career at Tennessee before transferring to Florida State this past offseason.

The second College Football Playoff poll of the 2025 season was released on Nov. 11. Check out the Top 25 and where Tennessee ranked.

Kennesaw State takes on the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles after Latazia Williamson scored 20 points in Kennesaw State's 64-63 victory over the East Tennessee State Buccaneers.

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