Tennessee Volunteers vs Arkansas Razorbacks Preview: Odds, Spread, Kickoff & TV (October 10, 2026)

The No. 15 Tennessee Volunteers (4-1) visit the Arkansas Razorbacks (2-3) on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, AR. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:15 PM ET, and the game airs on SEC Network. DraftKings lists the spread at TENN -13.5 with a total of 50.5; moneylines are Tennessee -575 · Arkansas +425. Below is our Tennessee vs Arkansas 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.

Tennessee vs Arkansas Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV

Matchup detail Line / info
Matchup No. 15 Tennessee at Arkansas
Records Tennessee 4-1 · Arkansas 2-3
Spread TENN -13.5
Moneyline Tennessee -575 · Arkansas +425
Total 50.5
Venue Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, AR
Date/Time Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 4:15 PM ET
TV / How to Watch SEC Network
Head Coaches Tennessee: HC Josh Heupel, OC Joey Halzle · Arkansas: HC Ryan Silverfield, OC Tim Cramsey

Tennessee Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players

Season so far: The Tennessee Volunteers are 4-1 overall, 1-1 in SEC play, and they are ranked No. 15 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; Oct 3 — W 24-14 vs Auburn. Most recently, Tennessee beat Auburn 24-14 at home. Through 5 games, Tennessee is averaging 36.8 points scored and 15.2 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) — 61/101, 697 yards, 7 TD, 1 INT
  • Rushing leader: DeSean Bishop (RB) — 88 carries, 540 yards, 7 TD
  • Receiving leader: Mike Matthews (WR) — 18 receptions, 318 yards, 3 TD
  • Sacks leader: Xavier Gilliam (DL) — 4 sacks
  • Tackles leader: Arion Carter (LB) — 33 total tackles

Strengths: An offense scoring 36.8 points per game; a defense allowing only 15.2 points per game; DeSean Bishop’s production on the ground (540 rushing yards). Questions: Handling a road trip to Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

Arkansas Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players

Season so far: The Arkansas Razorbacks are 2-3 overall, 0-2 in SEC play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 31-14 vs North Alabama; Sep 12 — L 43-10 at Utah; Sep 19 — L 45-17 vs Georgia; Sep 26 — W 34-6 vs Tulsa; Oct 3 — L 34-7 at Texas A&M. Most recently, Arkansas lost to Texas A&M 34-7 on the road. Through 5 games, Arkansas is averaging 19.8 points scored and 28.4 points allowed per game.

Head coach: Ryan Silverfield (first season in charge). Offensive coordinator: Tim Cramsey. Defensive coordinator: Ron Roberts.

Key players (2026 season stats):

  • Passing leader: KJ Jackson (QB) — 95/157, 1,038 yards, 6 TD, 4 INT
  • Rushing leader: Braylen Russell (RB) — 40 carries, 136 yards, 1 TD
  • Receiving leader: Chris Marshall (WR) — 35 receptions, 549 yards, 2 TD
  • Sacks leader: Quincy Rhodes Jr. (DL) — 2 sacks
  • Tackles leader: Ben Bogle (LB) — 35 total tackles

Strengths: The production of KJ Jackson (95/157, 1,038 yards, 6 TD, 4 INT). Questions: A defense allowing 28.4 points per game; an offense averaging 19.8 points per game; the response to a 34-7 loss at Texas A&M.

How to Watch Tennessee vs Arkansas

  • Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
  • Kickoff: 4:15 PM ET
  • Venue: Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, AR
  • TV / Streaming: SEC Network

Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on October 5, 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.