The Auburn Tigers (3-1) visit the No. 17 Tennessee Volunteers (3-1) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN. DraftKings lists the spread at TENN -7 with a total of 54.5; moneylines are Auburn +230 · Tennessee -285. Below is our Auburn vs Tennessee preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Auburn vs Tennessee Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Auburn at No. 17 Tennessee |
| Records | Auburn 3-1 · Tennessee 3-1 |
| Spread | TENN -7 |
| Moneyline | Auburn +230 · Tennessee -285 |
| Total | 54.5 |
| Venue | Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 3:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN |
| Head Coaches | Auburn: HC Alex Golesh, OC Kodi Burns / Joel Gordon · Tennessee: HC Josh Heupel, OC Joey Halzle |
Auburn Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Auburn Tigers are 3-1 overall, 1-1 in SEC play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 17-16 vs Baylor (neutral site); Sep 12 — W 43-8 vs Southern Miss; Sep 19 — L 44-39 vs Florida; Sep 26 — W 21-15 vs Vanderbilt. Most recently, Auburn beat Vanderbilt 21-15 at home. Through 4 games, Auburn is averaging 30.0 points scored and 20.8 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Alex Golesh (first season in charge). Offensive coordinators: Kodi Burns / Joel Gordon. Defensive coordinator: D.J. Durkin.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Byrum Brown (QB) — 82/126, 896 yards, 6 TD, 5 INT
- Rushing leader: Byrum Brown (QB) — 62 carries, 237 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: Keshaun Singleton (WR) — 22 receptions, 268 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Xavier Atkins (LB) — 3 sacks
- Tackles leader: Elijah Melendez (LB) — 34 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 30.0 points per game; a defense holding opponents to 20.8 points per game. Questions: Ball security at quarterback (5 interceptions for Byrum Brown).
Tennessee Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Tennessee Volunteers are 3-1 overall, 0-1 in SEC play, and they are ranked No. 17 in this week’s AP Top 25. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 56-9 vs Furman; Sep 12 — W 45-24 at Georgia Tech; Sep 19 — W 42-9 vs Kennesaw State; Sep 26 — L 20-17 vs Texas. Most recently, Tennessee lost to Texas 20-17 at home. Through 4 games, Tennessee is averaging 40.0 points scored and 15.5 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Josh Heupel (head coach since 2021). Offensive coordinator: Joey Halzle. Defensive coordinator: Jim Knowles.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Faizon Brandon (QB) — 58/93, 697 yards, 7 TD
- Rushing leader: DeSean Bishop (RB) — 54 carries, 320 yards, 4 TD
- Receiving leader: Mike Matthews (WR) — 14 receptions, 261 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: Xavier Gilliam (DL) — 4 sacks
- Tackles leader: Arion Carter (LB) — 27 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 40.0 points per game; a defense allowing only 15.5 points per game; a pass rush paced by Xavier Gilliam (4 sacks). Questions: The response to a 20-17 loss to Texas.
How to Watch Auburn vs Tennessee
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET
- Venue: Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN
- TV / Streaming: ESPN
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.