IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectESPN College GameDay will be outside Neyland Stadium in Knoxville this upcoming weekend for a must-see SEC bout between the Texas Longhorns and Tennessee Volunteers.It is a matchup between two of the most exciting, young quarterbacks in college football. Longhorns star Arch Manning is looking to strengthen his Heisman Trophy candidacy for the No. 1 team in the country, while true freshman Faizon Brandon gets his first opportunity to build a legacy in Knoxville.Let’s dive into our Texas vs Tennessee predictions, projecting five things that will happen in this matchup between the Longhorns and Volunteers on Saturday afternoon.Cam Coleman Scores 2 TouchdownsMandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn ImagesConsidering the expectations for him entering the season, it’s been a relatively quiet September for Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman. He enters Week 4 ranked 115th nationally in receiving yards (178), pulling down just 11 receptions through three contests, and he hasn’t cleared 60 receiving yards in the last two weeks. What Texas has demonstrated, however, is its desire to target the 6-foot-3 wideout inside the red zone. He’s delivered a pair of two-touchdown games this month, with all four of those scores coming from within 25 yards of the end zone.Coleman figures to draw the most attention in coverage from Volunteers cornerback Ty Redmond, whose 6-foot-3 and 200-pound frame matches up better than Kayin Lee (5-foot-11). Redmond, who earned third-team All-SEC honors in 2025, has fared reasonably well in coverage this season and should be able to contain Coleman between the 20s. However, we do see Manning hitting his No. 1 receiver twice in the end zone on Saturday in Knoxville.Related: Week 4 College Football Rankings, See Where Texas and Tennessee LandDaune Morris Finds the End Zone, Puts Up 50+ Rushing YardsTennessee running back Daune Morris (17) returns a kickoff against Kennesaw State during a college football game on Sept. 19, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.The hope for Tennessee is certainly that second-team All-SEC running back DeSean Bishop, who exited this past Saturday with a lower-body injury, is able to suit up against Texas. Even if he does, it’s reasonable to assume that running back Daune Morris receives a few additional touches on Saturday. Morris has made the most of his opportunities this season, averaging 8.1 yards per carry (234 yards on 29 attempts), and he’s coming off a two-game stretch with 114 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns on 24 carries. The Longhorns run defense did look a bit vulnerable a few weeks ago against Ohio State (74 rushing yards for Bo Jackson), and Josh Heupel is even better at scheming up explosive run plays for his offense. We think Morris gets double-digit carries on Saturday, turning them into 50-plus rushing yards and finding the end zone for the third consecutive week.Related: Tennessee Vols HC Could Be Pursued By Big 12 ProgramFaizon Brandon Throws First Career
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