The Tennessee Volunteers will travel to Bryan‑College Station, Texas, on Saturday, Nov. 14, to face the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. The matchup, set for a 3 p.m. ET kickoff and broadcast on ESPN, offers a chance for local readers to test their football instincts.

How the “Game Ball” contest works

KnoxTNToday’s weekly “Game Ball” feature asks readers to submit a predicted final score for the game. Participants must email their prediction, including their name and the two scores, to [email protected] before kickoff. The contest is open to anyone 18 years or older; no purchase or subscription is required.

One entry per person is allowed. An exact score wins the grand prize – a dinner for two at Aubrey’s. If no entry matches the exact final score, the winner will be the entry with the smallest combined difference from the actual scores. Should a tie remain, the first tiebreaker looks at the prediction closest to Tennessee’s actual total, and any remaining tie is resolved by random selection.

Writer predictions for context

To spark discussion, nine KnoxTNToday writers have each posted their own forecasts:

• Maria Cornelius – Tennessee 28, Texas A&M 13
• Charlie Barnett – Tennessee 28, Texas A&M 7
• Tom King – Tennessee 30, Texas A&M 14
• Linda Sullivan – Tennessee 24, Texas A&M 10
• Aneisa Rolen – Tennessee 27, Texas A&M 23
• Jan Dickens – Tennessee 34, Texas A&M 10
• Marvin West – Tennessee 24, Texas A&M 21
• Susan Espiritu – Tennessee 35, Texas A&M 10
• Beth Kinnance – Texas A&M 30, Tennessee 21

The writers’ scores range from a comfortable Vols win to a potential Aggies upset, reflecting the uncertainty of playing in one of college football’s most intimidating stadiums.

Why the contest matters to our community

Beyond the fun of guessing a score, the contest reinforces local engagement with a national‑level sport. It gives readers a reason to gather, discuss strategy, and celebrate a shared love of college football. The dinner prize at Aubrey’s also supports a beloved local restaurant, keeping the reward within the community.

Entries will be accepted until the kickoff bell rings at 3 p.m. ET on Nov. 14. The winning prediction will be announced on Monday, along with the writer whose guess came closest to the actual result.

Reminder of contest rules

• Participants must be at least 18 years old.
• Only one entry per person.
• No purchase, subscription, or other consideration is required.
• KnoxTNToday staff involved in administering the contest are not eligible to win.

We look forward to seeing how our readers’ forecasts stack up against the writers’ and, of course, against the on‑field performance of the Volunteers and the Aggies. Good luck, and may the best prediction win!

Original reporting: Knox TN Today — read the source article.