Tennessee Volunteers vs Uab Blazers Picks and Predictions September 20th 2025

Tennessee Volunteers vs UAB Blazers September 20th 2025

In Week 4 of the 2025 college football season, the UAB Blazers will travel to Neyland Stadium to take on the Tennessee Volunteers. The game is set for Saturday, September 20, 2025, with a kickoff at 12:45 PM. Fans can catch the action on SECN.

The UAB Blazers, representing the American Conference, have a 2-1 record this season. They are looking for their first road win after a loss in their only away game. The Tennessee Volunteers, ranked 15th in both the AP and Coaches Polls, also hold a 2-1 record. They aim to improve their home performance after splitting their first two home games.

UAB vs Tennessee CFB Key Information

• Sport: College Football
• Teams: UAB Blazers vs. Tennessee Volunteers
• Venue: Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN
• Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
• Betting Odds: UAB Spread +39.5 (-110), Tennessee Spread -39.5 (-111), Total Over 69.5 (-109), Total Under 69.5 (-112)

No. 15 Tennessee looks to rebound vs. UAB in Knoxville

The Tennessee Volunteers will try to bounce back from an overtime heartbreaker against Georgia when they welcome the UAB Blazers to Neyland Stadium on Saturday. Tennessee (2-1) dropped a 44-41 thriller but still boasts one of the nation’s most explosive offenses. UAB (2-1), fresh off a 31-28 win over Akron, heads into this matchup hoping quarterback Jalen Kitna can keep pace. For those tracking college football betting lines, the Volunteers enter as massive favorites.

Betting Odds and Trends

The UAB Blazers Can Win If…

The UAB Blazers must lean heavily on quarterback Jalen Kitna to keep this matchup competitive. Kitna threw for 341 yards against Akron and currently ranks 12th nationally with 892 passing yards. His accuracy and willingness to attack downfield give UAB a chance to move the chains against Tennessee’s defense.

The Blazers also need their offensive balance to shine. With 909 passing yards (23rd nationally) and 73 first downs (14th), they’ve proven they can sustain drives. Running backs Zuberi Mobley and Javin Gordon have provided support on the ground, but it will take sustained execution to match Tennessee’s firepower.

Defensively, UAB ranks 8th in sacks with seven and has shown flashes of disrupting opposing quarterbacks. If they can collapse the pocket on Joey Aguilar and create turnovers, they might slow down Tennessee long enough to keep the score closer than expected.

The Tennessee Volunteers Can Win If…

The Tennessee Volunteers must unleash their high-powered offense early and often. Quarterback Joey Aguilar has thrown for 906 yards and accounted for 10 total touchdowns in three games. Against Georgia, he passed for 371 yards and five scores, showing he can thrive against elite defenses.

Wide receiver Chris Brazzell II has emerged as a national star, ranking 2nd in receiving yards with 364 while scoring five touchdowns. His explosiveness opens the field for playmakers like Braylon Staley, who added 97 yards last week. If Tennessee continues to spread the ball effectively, UAB will struggle to keep up.

Defensively, the Volunteers have thrived on takeaways, ranking 3rd in interceptions and 4th in fumbles recovered. With UAB likely forced into a pass-heavy script, Tennessee’s opportunistic defense will have plenty of chances to flip the game with turnovers.

The Lean

Tennessee is favored by 39.5, and while that’s a massive spread, their offensive depth suggests they can cover. Coming off a tight SEC loss, Josh Heupel’s team will be motivated to dominate a Group of 5 opponent. The projection of 52-10 supports Tennessee -39.5 as the best play.

The total is set at 69.5, but UAB’s offensive ceiling may not be high enough to push this into the 70s. Tennessee’s defense should limit the Blazers’ scoring, making the under a stronger option. The model projects 62 combined points, aligning with the under 69.5.

Game Preview Recap

Tennessee looks to get back on track after falling to Georgia in overtime. Heupel emphasized “keep driving forward,” reminding his team to avoid dwelling on the loss. Aguilar continues to prove himself as one of the SEC’s top quarterbacks, while Brazzell has become his go-to playmaker.

UAB enters with momentum after a close win over Akron but faces its toughest test of the season. Kitna has been efficient, and Solomon Beebe’s special teams play adds an extra spark, but the Blazers will be hard-pressed to slow down Tennessee’s balanced attack.

The Volunteers are hopeful to get defensive tackle Jaxson Moi back from injury, which would further bolster a defense that thrives on pressure and turnovers. For UAB coach Trent Dilfer, this matchup is framed as an opportunity for his team to showcase growth on a national stage.

Ultimately, Tennessee’s offensive firepower and defensive opportunism should be too much for UAB to handle, especially at Neyland Stadium. Expect the Volunteers to roll big as they gear up for SEC play.

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