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Tennessee-UConn football score predictions

Vols Wire provides Tennessee-UConn football score predictions.

No. 16 Tennessee (6-2, 3-2 SEC) will host UConn (1-7) for homecoming on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Week 10.

Kickoff between the Vols and Huskies is slated for noon EDT and will be televised by SEC Network.

Tennessee will honor former Lady Vols’ women’s basketball head coach Pat Summitt on Saturday. The Vols will wear Summitt Blue accessories.

Summitt Blue accessories debuted in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Title IX. University of Tennessee athletics updated its brand standards and renamed the blue accent color historically associated with the Lady Vols to Summitt Blue.

Four teams (soccer, volleyball, women’s basketball, softball) debuted Summitt Blue uniforms during the 2022-23 academic year, part of the Summitt Legacy series.

Tennessee football debuted Summitt Blue accessories versus UT Martin in 2022.

PHOTOS: Pat Summitt through the years wearing blue

PHOTOS: Tennessee football debuts Summitt Blue against UT Martin in 2022

Ahead of the Tennessee-UConn game on Saturday, Vols Wire provides score predictions.

UConn football releases depth chart ahead of playing at Tennessee

UConn football releases depth chart ahead of playing at Tennessee.

UConn (1-7) will play at No. 16 Tennessee (6-2, 3-2 SEC) on Saturday at Neyland Stadium.

UConn head coach Jim Mora discussed playing against Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III.

“You watch Joe and he looks like he is getting a feel for what he is supposed to be doing, and he is comfortable doing it,” Mora told Vols Wire. “I think always with the head coach, is calling a game for him, is becoming aware of what your quarterback is comfortable doing and tailoring your game plan to it. You can see that happening before your eyes.”

Jim Mora discusses Tennessee-UConn game, coaching career

UConn released its depth chart ahead of playing Tennessee and is below.

Josh Heupel previews Tennessee-UConn game for final time

Josh Heupel previews the Tennessee-UConn football game for a final time.

No. 16 Tennessee (6-2, 3-2 SEC) returns to Neyland Stadium on Saturday.

Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

The Vols will host UConn (1-7) at noon EDT (SEC Network).

“We are looking forward to homecoming week here,” Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel said on Monday. “I know it’s a noon kickoff, but I expect our fans to show up and show out in a great way and create a great environment. It’s a great opportunity to welcome back so many of our alumni here, so looking forward to that.

“November is also Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and we have a unique opportunity to honor the legacy of Pat Summitt. We’ll be doing that at the game with our uniform, but we’ll also be doing that with a commemorative cup that everyone can purchase. All of that will go to UT Medical’s research on Alzheimer’s.”

Heupel met with media for a final time on Thursday before playing UConn. Everything Heupel said on Thursday is listed below.

Tennessee football announces uniform combination for UConn game

Tennessee football announces uniform combination for the UConn game.

No. 16 Tennessee (6-2, 3-2 SEC) will host UConn (1-7) on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Week 10.

Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Kickoff between the Vols and Huskies is slated for noon EDT and will be televised by SEC Network. Dave Neal (play-by-play), Derek Mason (analyst) and Alex Chappell (sideline) will be on the call.

Tennessee enters the contest after winning at Kentucky, 33-27. UConn lost at Boston College, 21-14, in Week 9.

Tennessee announced on Thursday the Vols will wear white helmets, orange jerseys, white pants, white shoes and Summitt Blue accessories against UConn. Summitt Blue accessories are being worn to honor former Lady Vols’ women’s basketball head coach Pat Summitt.

PHOTOS: Pat Summitt through the years wearing blue

PHOTOS: Pat Summitt through the years

 

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Jim Mora discusses Joe Milton becoming comfortable as Vols tailor game plan for him

UConn head coach Jim Mora discusses quarterback Joe Milton becoming comfortable as the Vols tailor a game plan for him.

Tennessee redshirt senior quarterback Joe Milton III has totaled 1,763 passing yards, 13 passing touchdowns, four interceptions, 258 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns through eight games during the 2023 season.

The Vols will host UConn on Saturday at Neyland Stadium (noon EDT, SEC Network).

Ahead of Saturday’s non-conference matchup, UConn head coach Jim Mora discussed Milton with Vols Wire.

“You watch Joe, and he looks like he is getting a feel for what he is supposed to be doing, and he is comfortable doing it,” Mora said. “I think always with the head coach, is calling a game for him, is becoming aware of what your quarterback is comfortable doing and tailoring your game plan to it. You can see that happening before your eyes.”

Jim Mora discusses UConn-Tennessee game, coaching career

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Jim Mora discusses UConn-Tennessee game, coaching career

UConn head coach Jim Mora discusses playing Tennessee and his coaching career.

No. 16 Tennessee (6-2, 3-2 SEC) will host UConn (1-7) on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Week 10 (noon EDT, SEC Network).

Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Jim Mora is in his second season as UConn’s head coach. In his first season, he guided the Huskies to its first bowl game since 2015.

The Huskies have played in five one-possession games in 2023, while having a starting quarterback being injured in the first quarter of game two and a starting tight end being hurt in the first quarter of game two.

Mora discussed UConn’s upcoming game against Tennessee with Vols Wire.

“They will fight you,” Mora said of his team. “They don’t give up and they just have a great will. They work hard and we just haven’t been able to play through yet. It’s been really difficult, but at the same time, I’ve seen some really great qualities come out in our team when we have faced the adversities that we have faced. I think you can really build on that.

“We are a lot better team than we were at any point last year. If you were to not look at the score and watched how we played, you would realize that. The problem is, we are always judged by the end result that people look at. For us, for me, it is so important to look beyond the score and see if we are improving. If we are improving, I know we are heading in the right direction and doing it the right way. If we were not improving, if guys were jumping off the ship, if we were not playing with great effort, if we were undisciplined, if we were not practicing hard and preparing the right way, and getting beat, then I would say we got a problem. The problem right now, we have not been able to breakthrough any of those tight games.”

Mora also discussed his coaching career and Tennessee under head coach Josh Heupel. His discussion is listed below.

Joey Halzle previews Tennessee-UConn game

Vols’ offensive coordinator Joey Halzle previews the Tennessee-UConn game.

No. 16 Tennessee (6-2, 3-2 SEC) returns to Neyland Stadium in Week 10.

The Vols will host UConn (1-7) for its homecoming matchup on Saturday.

Kickoff between the Vols and Huskies is slated for noon EDT. SEC Network will televise the homecoming matchup. Dave Neal (play-by-play), Derek Mason (analyst) and Alex Chappell (sideline) will be on the call.

Saturday’s contest will be the first between the Vols and Huskies in football.

Tennessee football releases depth chart ahead of UConn game

Ahead of Saturday’s matchup, Tennessee offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Joey Halzle met with media. Everything Halzle said previewing the Tennessee-UConn game is listed below.

A look back at Lady Vols’ win against UConn in 1996 Final Four

A look back at the Lady Vols’ win against UConn in the 1996 Final Four.

Tennessee first fielded a football team in 1891 and the Vols have played in memorable games throughout its history.

Each week, Vols Wire will recap a memorable game against its upcoming opponent.

Saturday is homecoming at Neyland Stadium and the Vols (6-2) will host UConn (1-7).

Kickoff is slated for noon EDT and SEC Network will televise Tennessee’s final regular-season non-conference game.

Saturday will mark the first football game between Tennessee and UConn.

UConn and Tennessee have one of the most historic rivalries in women’s basketball.

Vols Wire revisits Tennessee’s, 88-83, overtime victory against UConn in the 1996 NCAA Tournament Final Four. The contest took place on March 29, 1996 at Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Tennessee’s win in the national semifinals avenged a loss to the Huskies during the 1995 NCAA Tournament national championship game.

Michelle Marciniak totaled 21 points, seven rebounds, six assists for the Lady Vols. She converted two free throws to give Tennessee a 75-72 lead with 12.9 seconds remaining in regulation.

Nykeshia Sales converted a three-point field goal for UConn to tie the game at the end of regulation.

The Lady Vols outscored UConn, 13-8, in overtime.

Tennessee advanced to play Georgia in the NCAA Tournament national championship game.

Tennessee defeated the Bulldogs, 83-65, to win its fourth national championship under head coach Pat Summitt.

PHOTOS: Tennessee-UConn women’s basketball series

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Cooper Mays discusses Vols’ running game entering Week 10

Tennessee offensive lineman Cooper Mays discusses the Vols’ running game entering Week 10 against UConn.

No. 16 Tennessee (6-2, 3-2 SEC) ranks seventh nationally in rushing offense entering Week 10.

The Vols are averaging 221.8 rushing yards per game.

Ahead of Tennessee’s Week 10 contest versus UConn (1-7) on Saturday, senior offensive lineman Cooper Mays met with media. Mays discussed the pride Tennessee’s offensive line takes in having an effective running game.

“It’s huge for us,” Mays said. “I think that’s kind of the identity we wanted to build here. It’s been satisfying to see the running game do what it’s doing. Just super happy with the guys that are behind us. I’ve known for a while that these three guys were going to be really special, and they were going to be really, really good players for us, and they already have been. Just really special what we have going on right there.”

Kickoff between the Vols and Huskies is slated for noon EDT on Saturday. SEC Network will televise the homecoming matchup at Neyland Stadium.

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Everything Josh Heupel said previewing Tennessee-UConn game

Everything Josh Heupel said previewing the Tennessee-UConn football game.

No. 16 Tennessee (6-2, 3-2 SEC) will host UConn (1-7) on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Week 10.

Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Kickoff between the Vols and Huskies is slated for noon EDT. SEC Network will televise the homecoming matchup. Dave Neal (play-by-play), Derek Mason (analyst) and Alex Chappell (sideline) will be on the call.

Saturday’s contest will be the first between the Vols and Huskies in football.

Tennessee football releases depth chart ahead of UConn game

Third-year Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel met with media on Monday and previewed the Vols’ contest against UConn. Everything Heupel said on Monday is listed below.