Tennessee, Mercer Bears men's basketball
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The all-time men's basketball series is tied, 4-4, between Tennessee and Mercer. Barnes is 1-0 versus Mercer as the Vols' head coach. The last meeting was on Nov. 29, 2017 with Tennessee winning, 84-60, at Food City Center.
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Latest bowl projections include Tennessee facing a pair of Big Ten teams who the Vols rolled in their previous matchups
The Tennessee Volunteers' College Football Playoff chances are, at very best, on life support after a disappointing 33-27 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday night at Neyland Stadium. At that's probably being a cockeye optimist at this point.
Lady Vols basketball opens Kim Caldwell's second season on Nov. 4 against NC State. Tennessee returned to NCAA Sweet 16 last season.
Tennessee will next play on Oct. 11 in Week 7. The Vols will host Arkansas (2-3, 0-1 SEC) at Neyland Stadium with kickoff scheduled for 4:15 p.m. EDT. SEC Network will televise the matchup.