Illinois Fighting Illini vs Tennessee Volunteers
Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl
Game Leaders
Team Stats
278
Total Yards
417
1
Turnovers
0
18
1st Downs
27
4-46
Penalties
4-20
5/10
3rd Down
6/13
2/2
4th Down
1/3
24:14
Possession
35:46
Game Information
Nashville, TN
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 18 | 27 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-10 | 6-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-2 | 1-3 |
| Total Yards | 278 | 417 |
| Passing | 121 | 196 |
| Comp/Att | 14/18 | 20/34 |
| Yards per pass | 6.7 | 5.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 157 | 221 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 39 |
| Yards per rush | 4.2 | 5.7 |
| Penalties | 4-46 | 4-20 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 24:14 | 35:46 |
TENN vs ILL Videos
Tennessee Volunteers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: Full Highlights
Illinois hits walk-off FG to win Music City Bowl
Joakim Dodson returns muffed kickoff 94 yards for Vols TD
2026 Standings
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Indiana | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Iowa | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Maryland | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Michigan State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Minnesota | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nebraska | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northwestern | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ohio State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Oregon | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Penn State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Purdue | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Rutgers | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UCLA | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| USC | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Washington | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Wisconsin | 0-0 | 0-0 |
NCAAF News
UK's Kenny Minchey explains why the SEC means more, making Lexington home
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How Will Stein can bring Kentucky to the top of the SEC
SEC Network analysts expand on Stein's successful stops and how he can continue that success with the Wildcats after building a loaded roster full of impressive transfers.
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Will Stein says Kentucky can win on the biggest stage 'because of me'
Stein explains how believing in the Wildcats' process and experience competing at the highest level will bring them success while highlighting transfer QB Kenny Minchey.
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