The Volunteers are on the road again.
Tennessee is back in action tonight with another true road game, set to head to Champaign to face the Illinois Fighting Illini. The Volunteers took care of business after moving to No. 1 this week, beating Miami in Madison Square Garden.
This will be the backend of a one and one, with Illinois losing in Knoxville last season. Brad Underwood knows what he’s up against.
“And I think it’s a great opportunity for our basketball team to play against a great team who just happens to be No. 1,” Illinois head coach Brad Underwood said. “But they’re also a team that could can be in that national championship conversation.”
Illinois is coming off of an 86-80 win against Wisconsin this week. They also beat Arkansas and lost to Alabama at neutral sites. Get ready for a battle here — the oddsmakers have this one as a virtual toss-up.
How to watch Tennessee vs. Illinois
Location: Champaign, Illinois
Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: FOX
Streaming: Fox App
Odds: Tennessee -1.5