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Tennessee Volunteers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini

FINAL
Dec 30, 2025
Tennessee Volunteers logo
8-5Tennessee
28
Illinois Fighting Illini logo
9-4Illinois
30

Box Score

1234T
TENN7071428
ILL7314630

Game Recap

Illinois beats Tennessee in the Music City Bowl to keep Big Ten undefeated this bowl season. Illinois coach Bret Bielema had a bit of a history lesson the night before the Music City Bowl on just what his Fighting Illini could accomplish with one more win.

Scoring Summary

TENNILL
  • Tennessee Volunteers logo
    Q16:16
    Joey Aguilar 7 Yd Run (Max Gilbert Kick).
    70
  • Illinois Fighting Illini logo
    Q10:36
    Justin Bowick 18 Yd pass from Luke Altmyer (David Olano Kick).
    77
  • Illinois Fighting Illini logo
    Q20:21
    David Olano 30 Yd Field Goal.
    710
  • Illinois Fighting Illini logo
    Q311:48
    Leon Lowery Jr. 0 Yd Fumble Recovery (David Olano Kick).
    717
  • Tennessee Volunteers logo
    Q37:31
    DeSean Bishop 1 Yd Run (Max Gilbert Kick).
    1417
  • Illinois Fighting Illini logo
    Q32:41
    Luke Altmyer 2 Yd Run (David Olano Kick).
    1424
  • Tennessee Volunteers logo
    Q411:40
    DeSean Bishop 12 Yd Run (Max Gilbert Kick).
    2124
  • Illinois Fighting Illini logo
    Q45:14
    David Olano 28 Yd Field Goal.
    2127
  • Tennessee Volunteers logo
    Q44:58
    Joakim Dodson 94 Yd Kickoff Return (Max Gilbert Kick).
    2827
  • Illinois Fighting Illini logo
    Q40:03
    David Olano 29 Yd Field Goal.
    2830

Game Details

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 · 5:30 PM
Nissan Stadium · Nashville, TN
attendance: 52,815 (76.4%)
tv: ESPN
spread: TENN -3
over/under: 61.5