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Hey Tempo! Illini play Tennessee in a Bowl Game, 12/30 4:30PM ESPN!

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Hey Tempo! Illini play Tennessee in a Bowl Game, 12/30 4:30PM ESPN!
« on: December 29, 2025, 03:08:32 PM »
Same as it ever was....

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Illinois (8-4, 5-4 Big Ten) vs. Tennessee (8-4, 4-4 SEC)
Date/Time   Tuesday, Dec. 30 | 4:30 p.m. CT
Location   Nashville, Tennessee (Nissan Stadium)
Bowl Central   FightingIllini.com/2025MusicCityBowl
TV   ESPN
Radio   Busey Bank Illini Sports Network | SiriusXM (84/SXM App) | ESPN Radio

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Illinois football is ready for its 13th opportunity of the season, facing off against the Tennessee Volunteers for the first time in program history at the 2025 Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl.

The game will kick off on December 30 at 4:30 p.m. CT inside Nissan Stadium. Here are a few storylines to watch ahead of Tuesday evening's faceoff between Illinois (8-4, 5-4 Big Ten) and Tennessee (8-4, 4-4 SEC).

Bowl Lights are Bright in Music City
The Illini are attending the Music City Bowl for the first time in program history, while 2025 represents the Volunteers' fourth time attending the bowl.

A win would give Illinois its most victories in two seasons in program history (19) and 9+ wins in back-to-back seasons, also for the first time in program history. [SAD!]

Head coach Bret Bielema has set a high standard for the Illini, tallying the most wins in his first five seasons of any Illinois head coach (36), and leading the squad to bowl eligibility three times in four years, which last occurred in 1991-94. Bielema is looking to become the first head coach in Illinois history to lead the team to bowl wins in back-to-back seasons. [PATHETIC!]

Altmyer Looks to Finish Illinois Career Strong
Senior Luke Altmyer will lead the Fighting Illini into battle one last time, after a storied career in Champaign. Altmyer finished the 2025 regular season ranked among the top quarterbacks in the nation in nearly every statistical category; including completion percentage (18th, .681), passing efficiency (20th, 157.06), touchdown passes (29th, 21), and passing yards (33rd, 2811).

With a triumph, Altmyer would join Nathan Scheelhaase as just the second Illini quarterback to earn multiple bowl wins and enter into a tie with Jack Trudeau (23) for the second-most victories by a starting quarterback in Illinois history, behind only Kurt Kittner (24).

Opponent Scout: Tennessee Offense
The Volunteers own the 7th-best scoring offense in the nation (40.8 points / game), led by quarterback Joey Aguilar, who averaged 287 passing yards per game, ranking sixth in the country, and totaled 3,444 yards in the air, good for 7th in the nation. 2025 SEC Freshman of the Year Braylon Staley was one of Aguilar's top targets, earning 806 yards on 64 receptions, including 6 touchdowns. [OH OH]

Running back DeSean Bishop has also fueled the Volunteers offensively, one of just 29 players in the country to score 14 or more total touchdowns this season. Bishop is just 17 yards shy of 1,000 for the season.

Tennessee has been aggressive on third and fourth down, with a .510 third down conversion percentage, and an even higher .733 conversion percentage on fourth down, the seventh-highest in the country.

Opponent Scout: Tennessee Defense
Tennessee ranks second in the country with six defensive touchdowns, the program's most since 1996, and is tied for sixth in the nation with ten fumble recoveries. Seven Volunteers have recorded multiple sacks, led by sixth-year pass rusher Dominic Bailey, who tallied 5.5 sacks and 7.5 tackles for loss.

How to Follow
Illinois and Tennessee will square off on Dec. 30 at 4:30 p.m. CT on ESPN. Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (analyst), and Cole Cubelic (reporter) will have the call on ESPN.

The Busey Bank Illini Sports Network has the radio call with Brian Barnhart (play-by-play), Carey Davis (analyst), and Michael Martin (sideline).

For more information about Illinois' trip to the 2025 Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl, visit FightingIllini.com/2025MusicCityBowl.

And now, the all important betting lines from Brent and Jimmy at VSiN!



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Brent: Jimmy, one last game for the Illini!
Jimmy: That's right, Brent. Tennessee started at 6.5 favs. Now down to 3 or 3.5! The sharps like Illinois!
Brent: What about the moneyline?
Jimmy: Started Tennessee -225, Illinois +185. Now at Tennessee -166 to -145 and the Illini +140 to +125. The action is on the Illini. Do these people ever learn?
Brent: How about the over/under. You have killed it on the Illinois over/unders this year.
Jimmy: Despite the movements in the lines, this has stayed steady. Started 61.5. Can find 62.5 at some books.
Brent: Jimmy, what is your call?
Jimmy: Tennessee is 5-7 against the spread and 8-4 over/under. Illinois is 7-4-1 ATS and 5-7 over/under. Tennessee to cover. Their backups are better than the Illini starters and backups! Take the over as well.

And now, the weather! Over to Mr. Roberts!



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Mr. Roberts: First, a word from our sponsor....Murdock's Place in Loda, Illinois! Murdock's is still accepting reservations for New Year’s Eve! Dinner will begin at 3 PM with the specials listed below.  If you have any questions or would like to make a reservation, feel free to give Murdock's Place a call at 217-386-9505. Murdock's Place. Where everyone is welcome! Conveniently located off of I-57 in Loda, Illinois, 107 North Oak Street. Take the I-57 detour to Murdock's Place! You can even have a smoke on our patio, because we live in the land of the free due to the brave!



Mr. Roberts: The game is in Nashville!
The high at 4pm will be 36° RealFeel® 31°
Mostly sunny
RealFeel Shade™ 31°
Wind W 8 mph
Max UV Index 0.7 (Low)
Wind Gusts 15 mph
4TH QUARTER it will be 30°
RealFeel® 25°
rain drop 0%
Mostly clear
Wind WSW 7 mph
Wind Gusts 9 mph

The average is 50°! Last Year it was 63°!
Probability of Precipitation 0%
Probability of Thunderstorms 0%
Precipitation 0.00 in

Sun Rise 6:58 AM
Set 4:42 PM
Moon - Waxing Gibbous!
Rise 1:01 PM
Set 4:02 AM

And now a final word from our sponsor, Murdock's Place in beautiful Loda, Illinois! Murdock's Place now serves Yuengling as well as Busch Lite! Come in during the Illini game for our Tuesday specials!

 

Wash your taco tots down with an ice cold Busch Lite at Murdock's Place, conveniently located off of I-57 in Loda, Illinois, at 107 North Oak Street! We have plenty of free parking!

That's it for me, Mr. Roberts! Go Illini!

Wow. Mr. Roberts now has a sponsor.  Go Illini.
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Re: Hey Tempo! Illini play Tennessee in a Bowl Game, 12/30 4:30PM ESPN!
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2025, 04:16:46 PM »
Thanx for the preview.

Now for the opt outs.
I L L .......

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Re: Hey Tempo! Illini play Tennessee in a Bowl Game, 12/30 4:30PM ESPN!
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2025, 11:44:02 PM »
Quote from: ThePAMan on December 29, 2025, 03:08:32 PM
Same as it ever was....

And now, the all important betting lines from Brent and Jimmy at VSiN!



And now, the weather! Over to Mr. Roberts!



Wow. Mr. Roberts now has a sponsor.  Go Illini.

Going to miss these nuggets in the off season. Have had a few Busch lights at good old Murdock’s, used to play golf at Lakeview Country Club at the lakes sometimes. They had a sign on the door during Covid that anyone wearing a mask would be asked to leave. 😂
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Re: Hey Tempo! Illini play Tennessee in a Bowl Game, 12/30 4:30PM ESPN!
« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2025, 11:59:55 PM »
Quote from: No one in Mn on December 29, 2025, 04:16:46 PM
Thanx for the preview.

Now for the opt outs.
I L L .......



I’m sure they’re gonna feel it more than we are by the looks of it but fuck we are missing so much on an already thin D.
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Re: Hey Tempo! Illini play Tennessee in a Bowl Game, 12/30 4:30PM ESPN!
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2025, 12:03:05 AM »
Still debating whether to go or not. Weather kinda sucks, I know you’re thinking ok pussy this is nothing, you’re originally from the northern part of IL, but you’d be surprised how much your body has to adjust to be able to handle the heat down here in the summer. Makes you lose your cold tolerance to the point you don’t even want to be outside when it’s less than 45-50. Especially sitting still in the wind and it has been uncharacteristically windy the last few days since this cold front came through. Flurries all day today. Kids don’t want to go. Might be a last minute decision.
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Re: Hey Tempo! Illini play Tennessee in a Bowl Game, 12/30 4:30PM ESPN!
« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2025, 07:01:36 AM »
Quote from: Custard on December 30, 2025, 12:03:05 AM
Still debating whether to go or not. Weather kinda sucks, I know you’re thinking ok pussy this is nothing, you’re originally from the northern part of IL, but you’d be surprised how much your body has to adjust to be able to handle the heat down here in the summer. Makes you lose your cold tolerance to the point you don’t even want to be outside when it’s less than 45-50. Especially sitting still in the wind and it has been uncharacteristically windy the last few days since this cold front came through. Flurries all day today. Kids don’t want to go. Might be a last minute decision.
Man up. Get your wool sox and thick soled boots out. That concrete your feet will be on for a few hours spent the night below freezing.
I L L ......
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Re: Hey Tempo! Illini play Tennessee in a Bowl Game, 12/30 4:30PM ESPN!
« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2025, 04:45:55 PM »
We should have kept running the ball.
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Re: Hey Tempo! Illini play Tennessee in a Bowl Game, 12/30 4:30PM ESPN!
« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2025, 05:07:48 PM »
Altmyer with a fastball td pass.
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Re: Hey Tempo! Illini play Tennessee in a Bowl Game, 12/30 4:30PM ESPN!
« Reply #8 on: December 30, 2025, 05:22:41 PM »
Leaving points on the field
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Re: Hey Tempo! Illini play Tennessee in a Bowl Game, 12/30 4:30PM ESPN!
« Reply #9 on: December 30, 2025, 05:38:00 PM »
Unis look dumb
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Re: Hey Tempo! Illini play Tennessee in a Bowl Game, 12/30 4:30PM ESPN!
« Reply #10 on: December 30, 2025, 05:55:04 PM »
I've got 3 people telling me that was PI
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Re: Hey Tempo! Illini play Tennessee in a Bowl Game, 12/30 4:30PM ESPN!
« Reply #11 on: December 30, 2025, 06:01:14 PM »
Bret had a point
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Re: Hey Tempo! Illini play Tennessee in a Bowl Game, 12/30 4:30PM ESPN!
« Reply #12 on: December 30, 2025, 06:03:31 PM »
Those false starts were close to encroachment
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Re: Hey Tempo! Illini play Tennessee in a Bowl Game, 12/30 4:30PM ESPN!
« Reply #13 on: December 30, 2025, 06:08:22 PM »
I’ll take 10-7 at half. Tennessee averages 40 points a game.

Refs suck. Two pass interference not called and should have been. The false starts could’ve been called encroachment.

Left two FGs on the board we should’ve had instead of going for it both times.

Announcers won’t STFU about Tennessee. Par for the course while watching an Illini game. SEC bias for sure and insufferable.

Let’s go win this damn game! ILL
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Re: Hey Tempo! Illini play Tennessee in a Bowl Game, 12/30 4:30PM ESPN!
« Reply #14 on: December 30, 2025, 06:29:36 PM »
That was good
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