Tennessee (3-7, 3-7 SEC) concluded its 2020 10-game, SEC-only regular season Saturday at Neyland Stadium.
After losing to Texas A&M, 34-13, Saturday, the Vols will have one more game remaining during the 2020 campaign.
Tennessee will play West Virginia (5-4, 4-4 Big 12) in the 62nd AutoZone Liberty Bowl on Dec. 31 in Memphis, Tennessee.
The contest will kick off at 4 p.m. EST with ESPN televising the matchup.
Tennessee Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer discussed the Vols playing in the Liberty and head coach Jeremy Pruitt finishing his third season ahead of spring practices early next year.
“I’m thrilled about our football program’s opportunity to compete in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl against a great opponent like West Virginia,” Fulmer said. “First, it’s an opportunity to connect with our many fans throughout West Tennessee and expand upon the rich historical links between the Memphis area and UT. We have so much Tennessee family in and around Memphis—especially our medical school and fantastic alumni. And secondly, it’s a tremendous development opportunity for our team and should serve as a primer to spring practice for Coach Pruitt and our returners.
“We all know Memphis loves the Tennessee Vols, and it’s an important stronghold for all of our athletic and academic programs.”
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