Josh Heupel discusses playing Purdue in the Music City Bowl

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel discusses playing Purdue in the Music City Bowl.

Tennessee (7-5, 4-4 SEC) will play Purdue (8-4, 6-3 Big Ten) in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Dec. 30.

Kickoff is slated for 3 p.m. EST from Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.

First-year Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel discussed playing Purdue in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl.

“We are excited about finishing this first season in our home state in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl,” Heupel said in a UT press release. “It’s a great opportunity for us to put the finishing touches on the positive momentum we have created over our first 11 months. I am especially thrilled for our seniors, who get one more chance to compete.

“Purdue is an outstanding and well-coached team. I look forward to seeing all of Vol Nation in Nashville, and I know our team has appreciated your support the entire season.”

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