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Neyland has sold out 29 straight games, and Tennessee is 2-2 against the top 10 in them

Sep 25, 2026 · Vols Football

Neyland has sold out 29 straight games, a streak Tennessee dates to September 17, 2022. AP top 10 teams came 4 times in that run and Tennessee went 2-2. It beat No. 3 Alabama 52-49 in 2022 and No. 7 Alabama 24-17 in 2024, and lost 38-10 to No. 1 Georgia in 2023 and 44-41 to No. 6 Georgia in 2025. Texas, ranked No. 1, plays at Neyland on Saturday at noon Eastern against a Tennessee team ranked 14th. Fans at Neyland have done their part.

Texas wins, and by fewer than 10. Three of Neyland’s last four top 10 games were decided by 3, 7 and 3.

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