Tennessee Hosts Florida After Loss to Arkansas

The eighth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers (4-1, 1-1 SEC) will host the Florida Gators (3-2, 1-1 SEC) on Saturday night in their first home game in a month, following a disappointing loss to Arkansas. Tennessee's quarterback Nico Iamaleava faces pressure to rebound after a lackluster performance, and the team's success will hinge on their run game led by Dylan Sampson, who has been a key contributor this season. Florida enters the matchup on a positive note with two consecutive wins, including a strong defensive showing against UCF. Both teams are looking to assert themselves in the SEC, with Tennessee needing a win to maintain playoff hopes. The game will take place at Neyland Stadium, where fans will create a checkerboard atmosphere, and it marks the first of four consecutive home games for the Vols. Historically, Florida leads the all-time series against Tennessee, but the Vols aim to capitalize on their home advantage.