Auburn Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Prediction, 10/3/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Auburn Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026

Location: Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Volunteers (-7.5)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

Neyland Stadium is where the Tennessee Volunteers (3-1) will go up against the Auburn Tigers (3-1) on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Tennessee opens this contest as 7.5-point favorites. The total has been set at 53.5.

The Auburn Tigers head into this matchup 3-1 for this season. In their last contest, the Tigers played the Vanderbilt Commodores and notched a win by a score of 21-15. The Auburn Tigers ended up rushing 31 different times and tallied 139 yards, earning them an average of 4.5 yards per tote. In all, they had 58 plays which totaled 279 yds. Auburn gave up 22 completions on 34 tries for a total of 199 yds, and a completion rate of 64.7%. Against the run, the Tigers conceded 112 yards on 41 tries, which calculates to 2.7 yds per rush allowed.

In terms of getting in the endzone, the Auburn Tigers hold an average of 30.0 points per game. As a unit they're maintaining an average of 178.5 yards on the ground ranking them 50th in D-1. The Tigers have earned 1,654 total yards this year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Auburn has amassed 7 touchdowns via the pass and 6 rushing touchdowns. Auburn has accumulated 92 1st downs, and they have been flagged for 27 infractions for 229 yards. They have turned the football over 6 times.

The Tigers sit in 51st in the country when it comes to team defense, giving up 20.8 points per game. The opposition is running for 3.1 yards per rush and 127.0 yards on the ground per game this year. Overall, they have conceded 508 running yards through 4 games. Regarding yards through the air, the Tigers have allowed 955 yds which has them ranked 107th in the country. They have allowed 238.8 yards per outing through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 60.6%. For the year, they are allowing 365.8 yards/game which has them sitting 85th in Division 1. They have surrendered 4 touchdowns through the air as well as 5 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Volunteers come into this matchup with a record of 3-1 this year. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Volunteers walked away with a loss by a score of 20-17 when they faced the Texas Longhorns. Tennessee ran for 1.6 yds per carry, finishing the contest with 70 yards on 44 attempts. The Volunteers finished the contest with 221 yards while running 76 plays (2.9 yds per play). The Volunteers secondary allowed a completion rate of 73.7%, relinquishing 201 yds on 14 out of 19 passing. Tennessee conceded 36 rush attempts for 61 yds (1.7 yds per rush).

In relation to their scoring prowess, the Volunteers rank 23rd in college football scoring 40.0 points per outing. The Tennessee Volunteers maintain an average of 438.0 yards per contest, which ranks them 39th in college football. The Tennessee offense has 277 yards of penalties on 31 violations, which is 31st in D-1 in terms of giving up free yards. They have thrown no interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 3 fumbles and they have been able to record 101 1st downs. During the season so far, the Volunteers currently have a total of 786 yards through the air not to mention holding an average of 196.5 passing yards per outing, putting them at 106th in college football. They are averaging 241.5 run yards per game and have rushed for 966 yards for the year.

Tennessee has yielded a total of 475 rushing yards (118.8 yards/game) in addition to 4 touchdowns by way of the ground game so far this season. They have given up 1 touchdown via the pass as well as 163.5 yards/outing, which puts them in 21st in Division 1. This year, they have allowed 62 points in total. They have earned 2 fumbles and 3 picks on the season. The Volunteers defense has taken the field for 248 plays, which has them sitting 54th in college football. The Volunteers are allowing 15.5 PPG, which has them sitting 28th in D-1.

Who will win tonight's Tigers/Volunteers college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Volunteers -7.5

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