Prediction, Game Preview, and Odds for Tennessee vs. Arkansas

Now is the time for Tennessee to really get going.

After beating Oklahoma, it had two weeks off. After this game, it plays Florida, and then Alabama comes to town for four straight home games.

It was fun being in Arkansas. With two close losses to Oklahoma State and Texas A&M, it could have been 5-0. The record is now 3-2. The next five games are all at home, with only one away at Mississippi State that could be won.

Tennessee vs Arkansas Preview

Tennessee vs Arkansas How to Watch
Date: Saturday, October 6, 2024
Game Time: 7:30 pm ET
Venue: Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, AR
How to Watch: ABC
Arkansas (3-2), Tennessee (4-0)

Why Tennessee Will Win

Once again, the defence is great.

The Tennessee team of 2022 played fun and fast, but their defence could not hold up when it counted most. More than anything else, it held on for dear life. It had its times, but South Carolina tore it all apart.

That was two years ago. It is still early, but the Vols look like they have the D to go with the O. The run defence has been solid, which sets off everything else.

The Vols’ defence was too strong for NC State to handle, Oklahoma ran for 36 yards, and now it is time to let loose on the Hogs. But…

Why Arkansas Will Win

When it comes to running the ball, Arkansas is not like other teams.

NC State and Oklahoma are both good on the ground, but head coach Sam Pittman has his line, his QB, Taylen Green, and a ground game that can control the game and the speed of it.

This is the first team Tennessee has played that is really good, and Oklahoma was one of them. The state of Arkansas knows what it needs to do. It is best to load up against the run, and Green showed against Texas A&M that he can pass the ball.

The defence showed it could stop the run, handle Oklahoma State’s offence, and

Tennessee vs Arkansas: Who Will Win

Turnovers.

Arkansas may have its own way and set of rules, but there can not be any slip-ups. Three mistakes did not hurt the team’s loss to Oklahoma State, but they also did not help.

But the three against Texas A&M were important. If the Hogs have a negative turnover ratio, they are 0-2; if they don’t, they are 3-0.

Tennessee has not lost the turnover edge yet.