Tennessee football hosts Auburn as Alex Golesh returns to Neyland Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 9:07 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Tennessee and Auburn play on October 3 at Neyland Stadium, with both teams coming off close matches. Tennessee, ranked No. 17, seeks to rebound from a 20-17 loss to Texas. Auburn, led by quarterback Byrum Brown, aims for momentum after a 21-15 win against Vanderbilt. Alex Golesh, the new Auburn coach and former Tennessee offensive coordinator, returns to Knoxville with several staff connections to the Vols. Rain is forecasted, which could affect both teams' passing games.
- •Tennessee is 3-1, Auburn is also 3-1 entering the matchup.
- •The game is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on ESPN.
- •Tennessee has the SEC's most sacks with 19, while Auburn struggles with 14 allowed.
- •Tennessee's freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon aims to improve after struggling against Texas.
- 9:07 AMYahoo Sports — Will Tennessee football beat Auburn in Alex Golesh's return to Neyland Stadium? Our pick
"Tennessee football is hosting Auburn at Neyland Stadium on Oct. 3 in Alex Golesh's return to Knoxville. Here's our pick for the game.
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