LSU AP 18C 17 at Tennessee AP 11C 11
LSU at Tennessee is Saturday, Nov 21. Kickoff time and channel TBA. The Gotta See It Meter calls it a must-watch: 65 of 100 (Thunderdome), mostly on how good both teams are and power-conference matchup.
- Date
- Saturday, Nov 21, 2026
- Kickoff
- Not yet announced
- TV
- Not yet announced
- Venue
- Neyland Stadium
- City
- Knoxville, TN
- Week
- Week 12
- Conference game
- Yes
Thunderdome
LSU5–2
Wvs Clemson51–10
Wvs La Tech45–14
Lat Ole Miss24–32
Wvs Texas A&M35–6
Wvs McNeese63–14
Lat Kentucky34–35
Wvs Miss State31–0
at Tennessee
Nothing since.
Tennessee6–1
Wvs Furman56–9
Wat Georgia Tech45–24
Wvs Kennesaw St42–9
Lvs Texas17–20
Wvs Auburn24–14
Wat Arkansas24–17
Wvs Alabama26–10
vs LSU
Nothing since.
What to expect
These two combine for 73.9 points a game and LSU plays fast — 80.4 snaps a game, 3rd nationally. The last 5 meetings have averaged a 17.4-point margin.
PaceSupersonicLSU Supersonic · Tennessee Speed Limit
SeriesCall 911avg margin 17.4 over 5 meetings
The matchup
season averages · national rank in FBS below each · the fuller bar leads · through Week 7
| LSU | Tennessee | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 40.47th | 33.442nd | |
| Points allowed | 15.916th | 14.710th | |
| Yards per play | 6.341st | 5.870th | |
| Yards allowed per play | 4.25th | 4.514th | |
| Plays per game | 80.43rd | 70.343rd | |
| Turnover margin | -289th | +333rd | |
| 3rd down conversion | 53.3%7th | 36.6%96th |
More stats +11
| LSU | Tennessee | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing yards per game | 196.132nd | 217.118th | |
| Passing yards per game | 307.98th | 188.0110th | |
| QB completion rate | 67.2%36th | 63.6%71st | |
| QB yards per attempt | 8.532nd | 7.287th | |
| O-line rank | 49thline yards · sack rate | 79thline yards · sack rate | |
| D-line rank | 6thstuff rate · havoc | 12thstuff rate · havoc | |
| Sacks | 243rd | 291st | |
| Interceptions | 717th | 717th | |
| Forced fumbles | 288th | 610th | |
| Penalties per game | 5.944th | 7.087th | |
| Time of possession | 32:5518th | 30:5648th |
The series
LSU leads 4–1 over the last 5
| Year | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Tennessee 40–13 | 27 |
| 2017 | LSU 30–10 | 20 |
| 2011 | LSU 38–7 | 31 |
| 2010 | LSU 16–14 | 2 |
| 2007 | LSU 21–14 | 7 |
How to watch
| Network | TV TBA |
|---|---|
| Stream | — |
| Kickoff | TBA |
| Where | Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN |
What the Meter sees
| How good both teams are (#17 vs #11)Both teams' poll votes, with a bonus when both are ranked — a marquee matchup on paper | +45.9 |
|---|---|
| Power-conference matchupTwo of the big four on the same field — the bump, plus the floor every power-conference team carries | +14.0 |
| Conference gameLeague standings are on the line | +5.0 |
| Gotta See It Meter™ | 65 |
Still Ball0–5Worth a Flip6–17I'll Bite18–33Ready to Rumble34–59Thunderdome60–99Maximum100
Quick answers
- What time does LSU vs Tennessee start?
- Saturday, Nov 21. Kickoff time TBA.
- What channel is LSU vs Tennessee on?
- TV TBA.
- Where is LSU vs Tennessee played?
- Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN.