Texas A&M Looks to Pull Off Major Upset Against No. 8 Tennessee: How to Watch, Betting Odds and More

Texas A&M is running out of opportunities to turn its season around, and Saturday's matchup against the Tennessee Volunteers presents a significant challenge for the Aggies.

Coming off a disappointing 17-9 loss to South Carolina, Texas A&M enters the weekend at 4-5 overall and 1-5 in SEC play. The Aggies have dropped consecutive games and desperately need a win as they attempt to become bowl eligible.

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Standing in their way is a Tennessee team that has put together a strong season. The Volunteers enter the matchup at 7-2 overall and 4-2 in conference play, earning a spot among the nation's top 10 teams.

For Mike Elko and the Aggies, playing at Kyle Field could provide an opportunity to get things moving in the right direction.

The Aggies will need a much-improved offensive performance to have a chance against the Volunteers. Despite recording 457 total yards against South Carolina, Texas A&M managed just nine points and struggled to turn productive drives into touchdowns.

Quarterback Marcel Reed and the offense will need to be more efficient in the red zone if they hope to pull off the upset.

There is some reason for optimism in the running game. Rueben Owens II rushed for 137 yards against South Carolina, providing one of the few bright spots in an otherwise frustrating afternoon.

Establishing the ground game could be particularly important against a Tennessee defense that ranks among the nation's best.

The Volunteers also present a significant challenge offensively. Running back DeSean Bishop has rushed for more than 1,000 yards this season and has scored 13 touchdowns.

The Aggies will need to find a way to limit his production and prevent Tennessee from controlling the game on the ground.

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This will be the sixth meeting between the programs, with Tennessee holding a 3-2 advantage in the all-time series. However, Texas A&M has won two of the last three matchups.

The Aggies also won the only previous meeting at Kyle Field, defeating the Volunteers 45-38 in 2016. Saturday's game will mark the first meeting between the teams since 2023. 

Texas A&M vs. Tennessee: How to Watch

Texas A&M vs. Tennessee Betting Odds

According to the latest DraftKings odds, Tennessee enters the matchup as a slight favorite over the Aggies.

Odds are subject to change before kickoff. 

For Texas A&M, Saturday represents an opportunity to get its season back on track. With bowl eligibility still within reach, the Aggies cannot afford many more mistakes.

A victory over a top-10 Tennessee team would provide a much-needed boost and give the program some momentum heading into its final two games.