Tennessee Vols-LSU Tigers Football: Everything You Need To Know On Game Day

Tennessee and LSU meet on Saturday afternoon for the 31st time in the series, dating back to 1925. 

Tennessee leads the all-time series with a record of 20-7-3

Here's a summary of all the stats and everything you need to know about the two SEC combatants as you settle in for the kickoff set for 3:30 ET.

If anything jumps out at you while you're reading through the stats, sound off about it in the comments section below.

MISCELLANEOUS

Category		Tennessee	LSU
Nickname		Volunteers	Tigers
Mascot		Smokey	Mikey
Spread		+16.5	-16.5
AP Rank		NR	12
Overall Record		2-2	4-0
SEC Record		0-1	2-0

COACHES

Position		Tennessee	LSU
Head Coach		Derek Dooley	Les Miles
Offensive Co.		Jim Chaney	Gary Crowton
Defensive Co.		Justin Wilcox	John Chavis

OFFENSE

Statistic	Tennessee	LSU
Points Scored PG	28	26.5
Total Offense	361 ypg	300 ypg
Rushing	146 ypg	190 ypg
Passing	215 ypg	110 ypg
3rd Down Conversion	19%	41.5%
4th Down Conversion	33.3%	100%
Orange Zone Scoring	77.8%	73.3%
Sacks Allowed	14	5
Time Of Possession	27:55	30:24

DEFENSE

Statistic	Tennessee	LSU
Points Allowed PG	27	12
Total Defense	362 ypg	254 ypg
Rushing	141 ypg	75 ypg
Passing	221 ypg	179 ypg
3rd Down Conversion	36.4%	27.4%
4th Down Conversion	66.7%	75%
Sacks	3	11
Interceptions	3	6

SPECIAL TEAMS, PENALTIES AND TURNOVERS

Statistic	Tennessee	LSU
Kick Return Average	17.7 yds	26.2 yds
Punt Return Average	3.4 yds	23.9 yds
Field Goals	7-7	9-10
Punt Average	42.1 yds	40.4 yds
Penalties PG	6	7
Penalty Yards PG	40	59
Turnover Margin	EVEN	+2

Now that you have all the stats, there's nothing left but to play the game. As you know, the games aren't played on paper.

Sit back, relax, grab a cold one, and enjoy the game!