How to Watch Mississippi State vs. Tennessee: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 27, 2025

Updated Sep. 27, 2025 3:28 p.m. ET

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A pair of outstanding pass-catchers will be on display when Chris Brazzell II and the Tennessee Volunteers (3-1) take on Brenen Thompson and the Mississippi State Bulldogs (4-0) on Saturday, September 27, 2025. The game featuring the Volunteers and Bulldogs will be available on SEC Network.

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How to Watch Tennessee vs. Mississippi State

When: Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 4:15 p.m. ET
Location: Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field in Starkville, Mississippi
TV Channel: SEC Network
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Tennessee's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	vs. Syracuse	W 45-26
9/6/2025	vs. East Tennessee State	W 72-17
9/13/2025	vs. Georgia	L 44-41
9/20/2025	vs. UAB	W 56-24
9/27/2025	at Mississippi State	-
10/11/2025	vs. Arkansas	-
10/18/2025	at Alabama	-
10/25/2025	at Kentucky	-
11/1/2025	vs. Oklahoma	-
11/15/2025	vs. New Mexico State	-
11/22/2025	at Florida	-
11/29/2025	vs. Vanderbilt	-

Tennessee 2025 Stats & Insights

Tennessee ranks 83rd in total defense this year (372.3 yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking sixth-best in the FBS with 554 total yards per game.
While Tennessee ranks 11th-worst in the FBS in passing defense with 279 passing yards allowed per game, it's been a different situation offensively, as the offensive unit ranks seventh-best in the FBS (337.8 passing yards per game).
On offense, the Volunteers have been a top-25 unit, ranking third-best in the FBS by putting up 53.5 points per game. They rank 100th on defense (27.8 points allowed per game).
On defense, the Volunteers have been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 25th-best by allowing only 93.3 per game. They rank 27th on offense (216.3 rushing yards per game).
Tennessee ranks 44th in third-down defense this year (32.8% third-down percentage allowed), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking 12th-best in the FBS with a 56.9% third-down conversion rate.
The Volunteers rank 60th in college football with an even turnover margin after forcing 6 turnovers (27th in the FBS) while committing six (96th in the FBS).

Tennessee 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Joey Aguilar	QB	1,124 YDS (66.7%) / 12 TD / 3 INT 37 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 12.3 RUSH YPG
Chris Brazzell II	WR	25 REC / 426 YDS / 6 TD / 106.5 YPG
Star Thomas	RB	272 YDS / 4 TD / 68 YPG / 6.5 YPC 2 REC / 24 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 12 REC YPG
DeSean Bishop	RB	263 YDS / 3 TD / 65.8 YPG / 6.9 YPC 2 REC / 44 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 14.7 REC YPG
Joshua Josephs	DL	13 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
Arion Carter	LB	24 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK
Boo Carter	DB	10 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Jalen McMurray	DB	17 TKL / 1 TFL / 1.5 SACK

Mississippi State's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	at Southern Miss	W 34-17
9/6/2025	vs. Arizona State	W 24-20
9/13/2025	vs. Alcorn State	W 63-0
9/20/2025	vs. Northern Illinois	W 38-10
9/27/2025	vs. Tennessee	-
10/4/2025	at Texas A&M	-
10/18/2025	at Florida	-
10/25/2025	vs. Texas	-
11/1/2025	at Arkansas	-
11/8/2025	vs. Georgia	-
11/15/2025	at Missouri	-
11/28/2025	vs. Ole Miss	-

Mississippi State 2025 Stats & Insights

Mississippi State's defensive unit has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 24th-best in the FBS with 265.5 total yards ceded per game. In terms of offense, it is compiling 444 total yards per game, which ranks 39th.
Mississippi State ranks 66th in the FBS with 237 passing yards per contest, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks 13th-best by surrendering only 129 passing yards per game.
The Bulldogs have been dominant on defense, surrendering just 11.8 points per game (14th-best). Offensively, they rank 26th by accumulating 39.8 points per game.
From an offensive angle, the Bulldogs are putting up 207 rushing yards per contest (31st-ranked). They rank 68th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (136.5 rushing yards allowed per game).
Mississippi State's third-down defense ranks 35th in the FBS with a 31.5% third-down conversion rate surrendered, but it has been led by its offense, which ranks 24th-best by compiling a 51% third-down rate.
The Bulldogs have generated seven forced turnovers this season and have turned it over two times, resulting in a +5 turnover margin, which ranks ninth-best in the FBS.

Mississippi State 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Blake Shapen	QB	882 YDS (66.3%) / 7 TD / 2 INT 74 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 18.5 RUSH YPG
Brenen Thompson	WR	17 REC / 291 YDS / 3 TD / 72.8 YPG
Da'Marion Bothwell	RB	271 YDS / 4 TD / 67.8 YPG / 5.8 YPC
Anthony Evans III	WR	21 REC / 290 YDS / 2 TD / 72.5 YPG
Isaac Smith	DB	22 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Will Whitson	DL	7 TKL / 4 TFL / 2 SACK
Brylan Lanier	DB	16 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Hunter Washington	DB	16 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD