Tennessee at South Carolina
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 3:30 PM ET Share
Tennessee plays at South Carolina on Saturday, October 24, at 3:30 p.m. Eastern. It will be their 43rd meeting; Tennessee leads the series 29–11–2 as played.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
Upcoming at Williams-Brice Stadium, ColumbiaForecast at kickoff: 70°F, sunny, NE wind 13 mphNational Weather Service forecast, Mon 2:31 AM ET
Players to watch
Tennessee
- Running backDeSean Bishop837 rushing yards, 10 TDLast: vs. Alabama, 32 carries, 159 yards, 2 TD; 3 catches, 16 yardsNo. 3 in FBS in rushing yards
- ReceiverMike Matthews29 catches, 481 yards, 3 TDLast: vs. Alabama, 7 catches, 85 yardsTeam leader in receiving yards
- LinebackerAmare Campbell46 tackles, 2 sacksLast: vs. Alabama, 8 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
South Carolina
- QuarterbackLanorris Sellers1,338 passing yards, 12 TDLast: at Florida, 23 of 35, 279 yards, 4 TD; 14 carries, 20 yards, 1 TDTeam leader in passing yards
- Running backMatthew Fuller485 rushing yards, 5 TDLast: at Florida, 10 carries, 52 yards; 2 catches, 19 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
- LinebackerJustin Okoronkwo43 tackles, 1 INTLast: at Florida, 6 tackles, 1 INTTeam leader in tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler.
In the news
- Ryan Grubb Is Running Out of Excuses: Alabama’s Offensive Collapse Against Tennessee Demands Accountability Yahoo Sports
- Greg McElroy Names Alabama's Biggest Problem After Getting 'Bullied' by Tennessee Yahoo Sports
- Tennessee fined $500K for fans storming field after win over Alabama ESPN
- ESPN FPI Delivers Brutal Reality Check to Alabama Following Tennessee Loss Yahoo Sports
- Alabama most to blame for ugly loss to Tennessee Yahoo Sports
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Tennessee 62% to win.
The line
Tennessee −3, over/under 51.5.
Updated once a night until kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.
Win chances before kickoff: Tennessee 58%, South Carolina 42%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.
The series
Every Tennessee–South Carolina gameOfficially, Tennessee leads 27–11–2; as played, 29–11–2 in 42 meetings.
Around this game
Tennessee
- Next gamevs. KentuckyNov. 7, 2026
- SeasonTennessee in 2026
- ProgramTennessee history and records
South Carolina
- Next gameat OklahomaOct. 31, 2026
- SeasonSouth Carolina in 2026
- ProgramSouth Carolina history and records