Live Updates - Tennessee vs Arkansas Football

Tennessee looks to move to 5-1 while the Razorbacks look for their first win since firing their head coach

Sep 27, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Star Thomas (9) runs with the ball against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the second half at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images | Wesley Hale-Imagn Images

The Tennessee Volunteers are set for a major game this afternoon, as they are set to take on one of the biggest opponents of their season due to the outcome of their game last season. The Vols will be taking on the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday, following their bye week, which may not be fun for the fans, but at the same time is great for the team.

The Vols are entering this game as a multi-score favorite. This will be a huge win for the Vols or the Razorbacks as this can be crucial for both teams.

Fans can keep up with this game by checking out the live updates provided by the Vols On SI staff. Check them out below.

Editors Note: The updates will come as big plays happen and every drive. You will be able to get the updates by refreshing the page. The score of the game will also be updates in the headline as the game goes on which will be directly below this message.

Live Updates: Tennessee 34, Arkansas 31

Sep 20, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel during the second half against the UAB Blazers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images | Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

First Quarter: Arkansas begins the game on offense. They take the field. The Vols get a sack on the first play of the game. It will be fourth down. It was a close call. It's fourth and inches. The jumbo set gives the Razorbacks a first down. Green scrambles for a first down in an empty set. Mike Washington rushes for 37 yards on that play and the Razorbacks are in the red zone. Green pulls it on the option for a touchdown. They punched the Vols in the mouth early.

Aguilar and the Vols take the field for the first time this evening. A pass to Braylon Staley gets a first down on the first play. Bishop gets the first carry for a game. A huge rush up the middle. The Vols are back on the field after a brief stoppage. First down Braylon Staley on a pass to the outside. A huge run for the Vols QB is called back because of a flag. Tennessee scores on a 17-yard rush by Desean Bishop. Huge drive for the Vols.

Green goes deep on play one, but it was incomplete. Hands to the face gets them a first down. Washington has another huge run right there. Jordan Ross forces a fumble on the strip sack and recovers it. Huge play by the former five-star.

Aguilar overthrows Brazzell on the deep ball. 3rd and 6 here for the Vols. Mike Matthews pulls up on the deep ball, and it's another incompletion. The Vols will punt.

Green begins his drive at the Arkansas 20. Russell gets up to the Arkansas 42 on a huge carry. Sharpe picks up a Razorback first down on 3rd and 6. Green with a first down pass to O'mega Blake. An 18-yard pass to the flats was wide open for a huge first down. Bryson Eason gets a TFL on a loss of two. Colton Hood breaks up the outside pass on 3rd and 4. This forces the Razorbacks to kick a 28 yarder. That kick was good.

Second Quarter: The Vols will start the quarter with a second-down play. Back-to-back first downs for the Vols. Staley is continuing his solid outing here. Brazzell gets his first catch of the game. Braylon Staley gets another Vols first down. Tennessee's drive ends with a field goal.

The Razorbacks will get the ball back. Arkansas is near midfield following a huge grab by Blake over Colton Hood. Green used his legs for another first down. This Tennessee defense is struggling. Green gets another first down on the rush. 3rd and 6 here for the Hogs. First down for Sharpe and the Razorbacks are at the goal line. 1st and goal at the 1. Touchdown Mike Washington. Currently under review.

A 42-yard strike to Staley starts the drive. The Vols get Kitselman another touch for a first down. Mike Matthews gets the ball on a reverse. He attempted to hurdle a defender, but got a first down. Touchdown Tennessee, 8-yard pass to Kitselman.

The Razorbacks had some momentum, but that got shut down by a huge strip sack by Daevin Hobbs. Fortunately for the Hogs, they recovered it. It is now 3rd and 17. The Vols call their final timeout of the half. Regardless of whether they stop the Razorbacks, they will get the ball back. Green's screen pass is eight yards short of the line. Petrino will likely let the clock drain before punting. That was the case.

Aguilar and the Vols have the chance to drive the field for what will likely be the final drive of the half. Bishop gets the Vols some valuable yardage. The Vols will see a runoff because of a false start. There are 32 second on the clock. The Vols could be aggressive here. Aguilar is shoved out of bounds into an equipment box and the Tennessee fans aren't happy. He seems to be ok. His throw to Brazzell is high. 20 seconds until halftime. It's 4th and 12. The Vols will punt. That will be the half.

Third Quarter: The half is about to begin. Bishop begins the half as the back and gains six. Bishop is taken down at the 49-yard line. He is now over 100 yards. The first 100-yard running back this season. Mike Matthews makes a first-down grab for 12. Aguilar runs out of bounds at the 18-yard line, being chased by Walker. 2nd and 7. The pass is incomplete. Behind the play at the line of scrimmage. Illegal man downfield on Lance Heard. 2nd and 22 at the 30 for the Vols. The Vols gives it to Bishop for a loss of two. Kitselman drops the catch. Gilbert will attempt the 50-yard field goal. Gilbert's kick is good.

The Razorbacks continue their dominant rushing attack. Green's pass downfield is incomplete. Covered by Boo Carter. 3rd down and 9. Green from the gun fires across the middle, and it's complete. He is stopped at the Tennessee 38. Huge play by Green. The ball comes out and Tennessee has the ball. Amazing play by this defense.

The Vols see third down quickly. 3rd and 12 gets nowhere. The Vols will punt.

Arkansas quickly sees a 3rd and long scenario. The Vols are tasked with stopping them and getting off the field. Green's rush is good enough for an 18 yard gain and there is a flag on the play. The flag will be on the Vols. Tennessee can't get out of their own way. Arion Carter with a huge hit forces the Razorbacks to 4th and 4. It is LOUD in Neyland. Arkansas uses their first timeout. The best defensive play for the Vols of this game led to them getting off the field.

4th and 1 early in the drive and the Vols move. This will be an offsides call on Tennessee. That is a questionable call. They will punt.

The Razorbacks see 3rd and 8. Green rolls out and throws the ball away. The Vols will get the ball back.

The Tennessee Vols go down the field and they are in the red zone quickly, but Bishop goes down with an injury. He walks off under his own power. Lewis runs the football and nearly scores. The Vols get Lewis in the end zone.

The Razorbacks are struggling this quarter. The Razorbacks were called on a huge second down.

Fourth Quarter: The Razorbacks are tasked with a 2nd and 21. Tyre West with a major sack. They forced another fumble and this time Perlotte gets the recovery.

Peyton Lewis does all the work on this drive. He gets in for a touchdown. Tennessee doubles the Razorbacks score.

Moi gets the 5th Tennessee sack of the contest. It is 2nd and 15. The Razorbacks are moving the ball down the Tennessee side of the field. They are looking to score here. Touchdown Hogs.

Kitselman gets a big gain to the 49 yard line. He had one to beat. That's 200+ yards on the day. Braylon Staley is down on the field. He gets back up but you can tell it is hurting. It looks to be a shoulder injury to his right shoulder. Tennessee was forced to punt.

The Razorbacks push the ball to midfield. It is 2nd and 5. Green's pass to the right side of the field is complete for a huge gain. First down inside the red zone. The pass to Shanks is incomplete. The pass to Blake is incomplete. He hits Shanks for a touchdown. We got a ball game in Knoxville, folks.

Aguilar has a huge run, but he goes down with an injury. He will have to come out. This was a huge hit. We will see how bad this injury is exactly. Merklinger is in the game. He hands it off to Peyton Lewis. Lewis gets a gain of six. Aguilar is back on the field. It's 3rd and 1. This is the ball game as the Razorbacks have no timeouts left. What a run by Lewis. Lewis wins the game for the Vols on a huge rush.

How The Teams Look at This Moment

The Tennessee Volunteers are entering this game with only one loss to their record. Their only loss was against the Georgia Bulldogs inside their home stadium following a missed game winning kick that sent them into overtime. Their offense couldn't get the job done and they walked away with a loss in that one. The Vols last contest was against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in a game that the Tennessee Volunteers won in overtime. This was a tough test for the Vols as this was their first road SEC game this season. There biggest win would be against the Mississippi State Bulldogs, but their win against the Syracuse Orange was a tone setter for the remainder of the year in my opinion.

The Arkansas Razorbacks haven't had many bright spots this season, which has led to them firing their coach. Pittman was fired, and the interim head football coach is Bobby Petrino, who will be a huge difference in their style of play. The Razorbacks currently have a record of 2-3. Their biggest win of the season comes against the Arkansas State Red Wolves, but they haven't played many caliber opponents. Their worst loss was against the Memphis Tigers, who defeated them by one. Their other defeats come against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Ole Miss Rebels, which are both acceptable losses.