Top-ranked Texas will face its first major conference challenge of the season Saturday when the Longhorns travel to Knoxville to take on No. 14 Tennessee. The noon matchup on ABC pits two undefeated programs against each other in what promises to be a battle of contrasting strengths.

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Texas enters as a 5.5-point favorite, though both teams have struggled against the spread this season with identical 1-2 marks despite their 3-0 records.

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The Volunteers bring one of the nation’s most productive offenses into the contest, ranking 14th in the Football Bowl Subdivision with 510.3 yards per game. Tennessee has built its attack around a dominant rushing game that ranks fourth nationally at 298.7 yards per contest. Running back DeSean Bishop has been the catalyst, accumulating 286 yards and four touchdowns through three games. The Volunteers have been perfect in the red zone, leading the FBS with a 100% scoring rate on trips inside the 20-yard line.

Texas counters with an efficient passing attack orchestrated by quarterback Arch Manning, who has thrown for 664 yards and seven touchdowns. The Longhorns excel on third down, converting 56.3% of their attempts to rank 10th nationally. That efficiency will be tested against a Tennessee defense that allows opponents to convert 39% of third downs, ranking 81st in the FBS.

Discipline could play a pivotal role in the outcome. Tennessee ranks 119th nationally in penalty yards, averaging 74 per game, while Texas has been cleaner with 45 penalty yards per contest, good for 35th in the nation.

Both teams are coming off blowout victories on Sept. 19. Texas defeated UTSA 30-6 behind two touchdown passes from Manning and 59 receiving yards from Cam Coleman. Tennessee routed Kennesaw State 42-9, with quarterback Faizon Brandon accounting for two touchdowns. Brandon has yet to throw an interception this season while completing 64.1% of his passes.

Texas will face Oklahoma on Oct. 10 following Saturday’s game, while Tennessee remains home to host Auburn on Oct. 3.