The game will mark Tennessee's fourth appearance in the Music City Bowl and the ninth time the Vols will play at Nissan Stadium since the home of the NFL's Titans opened in 1999. Tennessee is 6-2 in its previous games contested at Nissan Stadium and 1-2 in postseason games at the venue.

Over 50,000 fans expected for the Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium; parking is sold out and traffic is expected.

The 2025 college football bowl season rolls on Tuesday, December 30, with an intriguing slate of games taking place across the nation. On Tuesday, there will be three games, beginning in the early afternoon.

Imagine being the quarterback to follow Peyton Manning at Tennessee. How could you top the legacy of possibly one of the greatest football players in history? Vol For Life Tee Martin topped it by leading the Vols to a 13-0 season and winning the University’s first national championship since 1967.

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