NCAAF

Tennessee Volunteers at Illinois Fighting Illini

· Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl
Tennessee Volunteers
8-4, 4-4 Away

vs
Illinois Fighting Illini
8-4, 5-4 Home

How To Watch

How To Watch

How can I watch Tennessee Volunteers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini?
  • TV Channel: Volunteers at Fighting Illini 2021 College Football, week 1, is broadcasted on ESPN.
  • Online streaming: Sign up for Fubo.

Matchup Prediction

Fighting Illini: 32.5%
Volunteers: 67.5%
*According to ESPN's Basketball Power Index

Statistics

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40.8 Points Per Game 29.3
482.0 Total Yards 370.3
307.2 Yards Passing 239.1
174.8 Yards Rushing 131.2
28.8 Points Allowed Per Game 23.3
395.3 Yards Allowed 350.7
248.6 Pass Yards Allowed 226.5
146.7 Rush Yards Allowed 124.2

Game Information

Nissan Stadium

Location: Nashville, TN
Capacity:
Full Standings

Volunteers Last 5

Date OPP Result
@ UK UK W 56-34
vs OU OU L 33-27
vs NMSU NMSU W 42-9
@ FLA FLA W 31-11
vs VAN VAN L 45-24

Fighting Illini Last 5

Date OPP Result
@ WASH L 42-25
vs RUTG W 35-13
vs MD W 24-6
@ WIS L 27-10
vs NU W 20-13

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