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Virginia vs Tennessee
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Virginia Cavaliers | 1 | Tennessee leads |
 Tennessee Volunteers | 4 |
Meetings since 1927: 5. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Tennessee has won the last 2 meetings.
1-3 Regular season
0-1 Postseason
1-4 Last 5
13-34 Avg score
2 Longest Tennessee win run
Biggest Virginia win 16-13 in 1980, a 3-point margin.
Biggest Virginia loss 0-42 in 1927, a 42-point margin.
Every Virginia vs Tennessee meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Tennessee win | Neutral | 13-49 |
| 1990 * | Tennessee win | Neutral | 22-23 |
| 1980 | Virginia win | Knoxville | 16-13 |
| 1940 | Tennessee win | Knoxville | 14-41 |
| 1927 | Tennessee win | Knoxville | 0-42 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the Virginia perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1927.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Tennessee Volunteers lead the series since 1927, 4-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Virginia and Tennessee meet.
How to watch Virginia vs Tennessee
When Virginia and Tennessee are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Virginia radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Virginia vs Tennessee time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Virginia this season
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Virginia vs Tennessee: the essentials
Virginia Cavaliers vs Tennessee Volunteers is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the SEC (Power 4). Tennessee Volunteers lead the series since 1927, 4-1. Across 5 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Virginia vs Tennessee head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Virginia Cavaliers team hub, the ACC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Tennessee against the whole conference, see Tennessee vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Virginia and Tennessee?
Tennessee Volunteers lead the series since 1927, 4-1. The two programs have met 5 times on record.
How can I watch Virginia vs Tennessee?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Virginia and Tennessee in the same conference?
No. Virginia plays in the ACC. Tennessee plays in the SEC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.