No. 14 Vanderbilt needs a win over No. 19 Tennessee in order to reach 10 wins for the first time in program history and have a shot at College Football Playoff inclusion. The game will also provide a perfect opportunity for Diego Pavia to make a compelling final case in the Heisman Trophy race.

Vanderbilt has shown the ability to play different styles of tempo this season. How will that fare this weekend?

"The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, announces the retirement of Smokey XI from official mascot duties. Since being named to serve as the university’s beloved mascot, Smokey XI has worked hard to adapt to the energetic atmosphere of game day at Neyland Stadium," the school announced.

The final home game of the season marks Senior Day for the Vols. Tennessee Athletics will honor football seniors and their families during a pregame ceremony about 30 minutes before kickoff. Seniors from the Spirit Squad and Pride of the Southland Band will also be recognized.

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No. 12 Vanderbilt (9-2, 5-2 SEC) is looking for its first 10-win season, and a potential College Football Playoff berth to boot. The 18th-ranked Vols (8-3, 4-3) are looking to play spoiler in a role reversal from what is typical.

Expect Tennessee to play in a Florida bowl if it beats Vanderbilt. If UT loses, the Music City Bowl could enter the picture. Here are the scenarios.

He's capable of doing so and can keep drives alive against one of the elite run defenses in college football. Oregon is going to score a lot, but Washington keeps it close enough. … Oregon 34, Washington 31.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis lamented Tennessee's blowout of the Gators, calling the Vols' first win in The Swamp since 2003 "rock bottom" for the team