Illinois vs. Tennessee Scouting Report, Prediction for Music City Bowl

Tennessee, Illinois set to square off in Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl

The Tennessee Volunteers (8-4, 4-4 SEC) and the Illinois Fighting Illini (8-4, 5-4 Big Ten) are set to clash in the Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl on Dec. 30 at 4:30 p.m. in Nissan Stadium.

Illinois football reveals snazzy uniforms for Music City Bowl vs. Tennessee

Illinois will be going for its second straight bowl victory when they take on Tennessee this week, and the Illini are breaking out a special uniform combination. Illinois had an 8-4 regular season, winning three of their final four games, and they’ll be hoping to capture their ninth win when they face the Volunteers at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium. This weekend, the Fighting Illini revealed that they will wear an all-navy look in Nashville for Tue…

Illinois vs. Tennessee scouting report, prediction for Music City Bowl

The Illinois Fighting Illini meet the Tennessee Volunteers in the Music City Bowl on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in Nashville. Our final prediction.

ESPN's FPI Reveals Favorite for Illinois vs. Tennessee in Music City Bowl

When the Illini and Volunteers meet in Nashville in Tuesday's Music City Bowl, which team has the edge according to the metrics?

Fearless Prediction: Tennessee vs. Illinois

Well, it has been a long season, and the Fearless Prediction is ready for an 8 month break. But before we head to Cancun, there’s one more game to pick as the Tennessee Volunteers face Illinois in the Music City Bowl. The Vols’ recent success as a football program has come with a price. Four years ago, Tennessee’s appearance in this bowl game was an event that UT fans were excited to witness, even if the ending was one they’d like to forget (for…

Will Tennessee Have More Opt Outs?: Josh Heupel Addresses Music City Bowl Roster Status

So far, Tennessee football has had five players opt out of the upcoming Music City Bowl clash with Illinois. Wide receiver Chris Brazzell, cornerbacks Colton Hood and Jermod McCoy, linebacker Arion Carter and edge rusher Joshua Josephs all will not play in the game. With that said, will that be all for the Vols, or […] The post Will Tennessee Have More Opt Outs?: Josh Heupel Addresses Music City Bowl Roster Status appeared first on Rocky Top Ins…