Tennessee, Texas A&M Prepare for SEC Showdown

Tennessee heads to Texas A&M seeking to build on a 34-6 win over Kentucky, while coach Josh Heupel says the Volunteers’ passing game must improve after missed opportunities. That challenge meets an Aggies defense that has been difficult to score against in the red zone, though Texas A&M’s offense has struggled, including quarterback Marcel Reed’s interception troubles against SEC opponents. Tennessee’s defense also arrives off a strong performance, and players Dejuan Lane and Jeremiah Telander emphasized the unit’s trust, depth and need to communicate effectively on the road. The Kyle Field crowd and Texas A&M’s ability to keep games close could test Tennessee as both teams pursue a crucial SEC win.