The 2022 edition of the Big 12/SEC Challenge is on, and Tennessee has been matched up with the Texas Longhorns. The Volunteers will make the trip down to Austin, marking a return to Rick Barnes’ old stomping grounds.
Barnes was let go by Texas back in 2015, but quickly traded in his orange for a lighter shade. Texas has since fired his replacement Shaka Smart, and hired Chris Beard.
The Longhorns are 15-5 on the year. They just recently fell out of the top 25 following a top ten ranking to start the year. According to KenPom, Texas ranks as the 15th best team in the country.