Vanderbilt vs. Tennessee: TV Info, Spread, Injury Updates, Game Time and More

The 2013 season hasn't been a banner one for Tennessee and Vanderbilt, but the chance to finish strong will compel players on both teams to compete their hearts out on Saturday night when the two schools meet up at Neyland Stadium.

There is no love lost between these two programs, which have competed against each other 107 times since 1892.

Tennessee has an overwhelming edge in this historical matchup, posting a record of 73-29-5, but the Commodores won last season for the first time in seven years, beating up on the Volunteers 41-18. 

Vanderbilt comes into the contest with a record of 6-4, having won two games in a row after getting blown out by Texas A&M a few weekends ago. 

The Vols have lost three games in a row and enter the game with a record of 4-6. Even worse, this team is 1-5 against the SEC—its only win being the incredible victory over South Carolina in mid-October.

Here's a look at when and where you can catch the action, along with injury reports for both teams. 

When: Saturday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. ET

Where: Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, Tenn.

Watch: ESPN2

Live Stream: Watch ESPN 

Betting Lines (via Covers) 

• Over/Under: 53.5 points
• Spread: Tennessee (-3)

Vanderbilt Injury Report (via USA Today) 

Player	Position	Status/Updated
Johnny McCrary	QB	Ques Sat - Knee - 11/18/13
Jonathan Krause	WR	Ques Sat - Leg - 11/18/13
Andrew Bridges	OL	Ques Sat - Undisclosed - 11/18/13

Tennessee Injury Report (via USA Today)  

Player	Position	Status/Updated
Nathan Peterman	QB	Ques Sat - Hand - 11/18/13
Allan Carson	DL	Ques Sat - Undisclosed - 11/18/13
Curt Maggitt	LB	Ques Sat - Knee - 11/18/13
Justin Worley	QB	Late Nov - Hand - 11/1/13
Ryan Jenkins	WR	Out for season - Knee - 9/19/13
Joseph Ayres	TE	Out for season - Knee - 9/14/13

Will Vandy Turn Back the Clock? 

Tennessee has absolutely dominated this rivalry for the past 80-plus years. 

Since winning six games in a row between 1920 and 1926, Vanderbilt hasn't won two in a row and has won just 10 games. 

This "rivalry" has been completely one-sided since its inception, though.

Vanderbilt won 19 of the first 23 times the two teams met, but the Volunteers became a national powerhouse while Vanderbilt struggled in the years that followed. 

Tennessee is limping into this contest, though, having been thrashed by SEC powerhouses three games in a row. After beating the Vols last year, the Commodores have an excellent shot this season of finally winning two games in a row for the first time since 1926.

Prediction

After getting outscored by 91 points the past three games, it's hard to imagine Tennessee will win this Saturday. 

However, given the fact that this game is being contested in Knoxville instead of Nashville, it's quite probable that the Vols will find renewed life in front of their home crowd, and the Commodores have won in Knoxville just one time since 1976.

The Volunteers have played against seven ranked teams this year, while the Commodores have faced just three. Playing against tough competition throughout the season has been bad for Tennessee's record, but the experience gained will lead the home team to victory on Saturday.

Final Score 

Tennessee wins 31-24.

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