A comfortable, mostly sunny afternoon awaits Texas and Tennessee today when they meet at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., with kickoff set for 12:10 p.m. ET on ABC.
Temperatures should climb from the mid-60s at kickoff into the mid-70s during the second half with no rain and barely any wind in the forecast. Below, we break down the latest Texas vs. Tennessee weather report as top-ranked Texas opens SEC play in front of a sold-out crowd for the "Checkered Neyland" game in Knoxville.
Texas vs Tennessee weather forecast
The National Weather Service hourly forecast near Neyland Stadium calls for 66 degrees at noon ET, just before kickoff, warming to 69 by 1 p.m. and 74 by 3 p.m.
Rain chances are 0% from noon through 4 p.m., with winds around 3 mph shifting from the northeast to the north. Mostly sunny skies should hold through the game.
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How weather could impact Texas vs Tennessee
Tennessee has averaged 298.7 rushing yards through its first three games, and there's no reason to change that approach with sunny skies expected. Similarly, Texas' Arch Manning should be able to attack downfield with light wind, a dry forecast, and an arsenal of deep-ball threats at his disposal.
Fans getting an early start may want a light layer with temperatures around 53 degrees at 9 a.m. Tennessee is opening stadium gates at 9 a.m. and encouraging fans to arrive early because of enhanced security screening.
Texas vs Tennessee prediction markets
As of early Saturday, Kalshi listed Texas with a 64% implied win probability and Tennessee at 36%. The contract for the teams to combine for more than 55.5 points had a Yes price of 48 cents and a No price of 53 cents.
Don't let the weather dictate your read on this game, as the forecast gives little reason to target either side. Our college football expert Rob Paul is backing Over 55.5 behind both teams' ground games in his Texas vs Tennessee prediction.
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How to watch Texas vs Tennessee
| Location | Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, Tenn. |
| Date | Saturday, September 26 |
| Kickoff | 12:10 p.m. ET / 11:10 a.m. CT |
| TV | ABC (coverage begins at noon ET) |
