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The UTSA Roadrunners (1-2) are in action on Saturday at 4:00 PM ET at Neyland Stadium against the Tennessee Volunteers (2-1).
The Volunteers are very heavy favorites (currently -24) in their matchup against the Roadrunners, with the over/under at 60 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Volunteers are -1855 and the Roadrunners are +970.)
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Game Info for Tennessee vs. UTSA
- Game Day: Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: SEC Network
- Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
- Stadium: Neyland Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | -24 | -110 | -110 | 60 | -110 | -110 | -1855 | +970 |
Tennessee Pick Insights
- Tennessee is 1-1-0 against the spread this season.
- Tennessee is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when favored by 24 points or more this season.
- One of Tennessee’s two games with a set total has hit the over (50%).
Tennessee Stats & Insights
- Tennessee is putting up 447.3 yards per game offensively this year (39th in the FBS), and are allowing 296.3 yards per game (37th) on the other side of the ball.
- Tennessee is compiling 31.7 points per game on offense (56th in the FBS), and ranks 43rd on defense with 18.3 points allowed per game.
- Tennessee is averaging 242.3 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 64th in the FBS. The defense ranks 29th, surrendering 177.3 passing yards per contest.
- On the offensive side of the ball, Tennessee has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 25th-best in the FBS by totaling 205 per game. The Volunteers rank 57th on defense (119 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Tennessee is averaging a 40% third-down percentage offensively this season (74th in the FBS), and is allowing a 34% third-down percentage (44th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- With two forced turnovers (107th in the FBS) against three turnovers committed (32nd in the FBS), Tennessee (-1) has the 75th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Tennessee’s Best Players
- Joe Milton has racked up 716 yards (238.7 ypg) on 62-of-97 passing with six touchdowns compared to one interception this season. In addition, he’s added 46 rushing yards (15.3 ypg) on 17 carries while scoring three touchdowns on the ground.
- Jaylen Wright has racked up 296 yards on 41 carries. He’s also caught nine passes for 47 yards (15.7 per game).
- This season, Jabari Small has carried the ball 33 times for 197 yards (65.7 per game).
- Bru McCoy’s 166 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 21 times and has registered 12 catches and one touchdown.
- Ramel Keyton has grabbed 11 passes while averaging 52.3 yards per game and scoring two touchdowns.
- Squirrel White has been the target of 19 passes and compiled 13 catches for 143 yards, an average of 47.7 yards per contest.
- James Pearce Jr. has racked up three sacks to lead the team, while also picking up four TFL and six tackles.
- Aaron Beasley, Tennessee’s tackle leader, has 20 tackles, seven TFL, and two sacks this year.
- Kamal Hadden leads the team with one interception, while also putting up 10 tackles and one pass defended.
UTSA Betting Insights
- UTSA is winless against the spread so far this season in three games with a set total.
- One of UTSA’s three games with a set total has hit the over (33.3%).
UTSA Pick Insights
- In terms of total offense, UTSA ranks 73rd in the FBS (383 total yards per game) and 62nd on the other side of the ball (339.3 total yards allowed per game).
- With 21 points per game on the offensive side of the ball, UTSA ranks 106th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 66th, allowing 22.3 points per contest.
- From an offensive perspective, UTSA is posting 220.7 passing yards per contest (82nd-ranked). It ranks 67th in the FBS on defense (210.7 passing yards allowed per game).
- From an offensive standpoint, UTSA is generating 162.3 rushing yards per contest (65th-ranked). It ranks 73rd in the FBS on defense (128.7 rushing yards given up per game).
- From an offensive angle, UTSA is putting up a 44.4% third-down conversion rate (50th-ranked). It ranks 37th in the FBS defensively (32.7% third-down rate allowed).
- UTSA has forced zero turnovers this season and have turned it over five times, resulting in a -5 turnover margin that is 10th-worst in the FBS.
UTSA’s Best Players
- Frank Harris has 423 passing yards, or 141 per game, so far this season. He has completed 60.3% of his passes and has thrown two touchdowns with three interceptions. He’s also helped out on the ground with 20 rushing yards per game.
- The team’s top rusher, Kevorian Barnes, has carried the ball 51 times for 245 yards (81.7 per game) with one touchdown.
- Robert Henry has racked up 90 yards on 14 carries with one touchdown.
- Joshua Cephus’ 245 receiving yards (81.7 yards per game) lead the team. He has 23 receptions on 34 targets with two touchdowns.
- Tykee Ogle-Kellogg has collected 140 receiving yards (46.7 yards per game) and one touchdown on 10 receptions.
- Devin McCuin’s four catches (on seven targets) have netted him 91 yards (30.3 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Trey Moore has four sacks to lead the team, and also has five TFL and 15 tackles.
- UTSA’s tackle leader, Martavius French, has 17 tackles this year.
