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Vanderbilt Faces Tennessee in High-Stakes 120th Rivalry Showdown

11/28/2025

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Tennessee will host Vanderbilt on Saturday for their 120th rivalry game, with both teams facing significant stakes.
Vanderbilt, ranked No. 14, seeks a College Football Playoff spot and its first 10-win season, while Tennessee, ranked No. 19, aims for a ninth win.
Vanderbilt has not beaten Tennessee in Knoxville since 2015 and faces injury challenges, including missing key defensive players.
Quarterback Diego Pavia is 254 yards away from breaking Vanderbilt's school record for passing yards in a season.

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Tennessee will host Vanderbilt on Saturday for their 120th rivalry game, with both teams facing significant stakes.
Vanderbilt, ranked No. 14, seeks a College Football Playoff spot and its first 10-win season, while Tennessee, ranked No. 19, aims for a ninth win.
Vanderbilt has not beaten Tennessee in Knoxville since 2015 and faces injury challenges, including missing key defensive players.
Quarterback Diego Pavia is 254 yards away from breaking Vanderbilt's school record for passing yards in a season.