LSU at Tennessee

Saturday, November 21, 2026 Share

LSU plays at Tennessee on Saturday, November 21. It will be their 35th meeting; Tennessee leads the series 21–⁠10–⁠3.

Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.

AwayLSU5–⁠2 in 2026

HomeTennessee6–⁠1 in 2026

Kickoff time TBA at Neyland Stadium, Knoxville

Players to watch

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

Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler.

Our ratings and the line, going in

Tennessee 62% to win.

LSU −1.5, over/under 57.5.

Updated once a night until kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.

Win chances before kickoff: LSU 54%, Tennessee 46%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.

Tennessee leads 21–⁠10–⁠3 in 34 meetings.