# BIG STAKES: Texas Looks to Make STATEMENT in SEC Opener @ Tennessee - Full Preview | Texas Football

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Published: 2026-09-24T09:00:00+00:00
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Texas Longhorns put their No. 1 ranking on the line as they travel to face the Tennessee Volunteers in a high-stakes SEC football showdown. Will Arch Manning's experience outshine true freshman Faizon Brandon’s poise? Brad Kellner and Eric Cain break down decisive matchups, including Texas’s dominant defensive front against Tennessee’s relentless ground game and the explosive battles between Ryan Wingo, Cam Coleman, and Tennessee’s rebuilt secondary. Key topics include critical injury updates for Collin Simmons and Deshaun Bishop, the pressure on both O-lines, and overlooked X-factors like Graceson Littleton and Qua Moss. Can Tennessee’s rushing attack crack Texas’s top-tier run defense, or will the Longhorns contain the Vols and stay atop the rankings? Get insider predictions, pivotal stats, and a preview of Checker Neyland’s electric atmosphere as both hosts debate which UT will stand tall after Saturday’s marquee matchup. Thanks for tuning in! Please like, share, subscribe, and leave a comment. Hook 'Em! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join our Longhorns' community: https://lockedonlonghorns.supercast.com/ Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLonghorns?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Mazda Like our players, we’re driven…

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