UAB head coach Trent Dilfer started off the 2025 season on the hot seat after disappointing results the past couple of years.
The Blazers are 2-1 at this point, though. They beat Alabama State 52-42 before losing at Navy, one of the preseason favorites to win the American this year, 38-24. UAB then bounced back and defeated Akron 31-28 to get back above .500.
Now UAB will have its most difficult test of the season, arguably. The Blazers are going on the road to take on Tennessee.
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UAB vs. Tennessee College Football Betting
UAB is a +39.5 college football betting odds underdog against Tennessee, with the Over/Under being 69.5.
UAB vs. Tennessee On TV
The matchup between UAB and Tennessee will be televised on the SEC Network.
The game will kick off at 12:45 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 20. The contest is taking place at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee.
UAB vs. Tennessee Prediction
I predict Tennessee will win but UAB will cover the 39.5-point spread. I also project the game will go Under 69.5 total points.
Don’t get me wrong. I think Tennessee is the better team and will win by a large margin. But I also think beating any team by that much, even at home, is difficult.
Plus, the Blazers have already won a couple games and have shown some promise. Jalen Kitna has thrown for 892 yards and six touchdowns with just two interceptions while Jevon Jackson has run for 277 yards and three touchdowns.
UAB can move the ball. So while Tennessee may have this game decided by halftime, I think the Blazers will score a few touchdowns as well.
