Auburn visits Tennessee amid rain forecast in Week 5 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Auburn is set to play Tennessee on October 2 at Neyland Stadium at 2:30 p.m. CT. Fans are advised to prepare for potential rain, with forecasts indicating a 60% chance of thunderstorms at kickoff. Temperatures will hover around 76 degrees during the game. The matchup marks the 55th meeting between the teams, with Auburn leading the series 29-22-3 and winning six of the last seven encounters. Before the game, fans have a 50/50 chance of rain during tailgating activities.
- •Game scheduled for October 2 at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville.
- •Auburn holds a 29-22-3 historical advantage over Tennessee.
- •Kickoff temperature expected around 76 degrees with rain risk.
- •Forecast predicts a 60% chance of thunderstorms at kickoff.
- •Last matchup between teams occurred in 2020.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Game day weather forecast for Auburn vs Tennessee in Week 5
"What can Auburn fans traveling to Knoxville for Saturday's game at Tennessee expect from the weather forecast?
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