Tennessee is coming off a big road win over Florida, handling the Gators 31-11 in dominant fashion. The Vols have now won three of the last four over Florida and look to continue their dominance over Vanderbilt in the final week of the regular season.
The Commodores, however, are looking to flip the narrative and beat the Vols to virtually secure their spot in the College Football Playoff. A loss would likely eliminate Vandy from Playoff contention, leaving them with three losses.
Las Vegas is leaning towards the Vols to start rivalry week. Fanduel Sportsbook has listed the Vols as 3.5-point favorites over the Commodores on Sunday.
Tennessee’s home-field advantage certainly has factored into this line. Vol Nation often gives the team in orange and white an advantage at home, and that should be no different this week with one of the best Vanderbilt teams of all time coming into Neyland Stadium.
Vanderbilt is ranked just ahead of Tennessee. The Commodores were ranked No. 14 this past week and will likely remain ahead of the Vols for a top-20 matchup.
The Vols are ranked ahead of Vandy in ESPN's Football Power Index, though. Tennessee sits at No. 16 and one spot ahead of Vanderbilt at No. 17.
Tennessee has been ahead of Vanderbilt in ESPN's FPI throughout the season, but the Dores have been looking to jump the Vols over the past few weeks, but have not done enough to do so.
Tennessee is set to host Vanderbilt this Saturday with kickoff scheduled for 3:30 PM ET. The game will be available on ESPN as the Vols look to win their seventh straight over the Commodores.