The quirky format of the Players Era Festival makes forecasting which teams will reach the championship much like a futile task. Outcomes might rely solely on the point margins of games played, regardless of the game’s duration.

For traditionalists, a well-structured bracket is preferable for Thanksgiving weekend tournaments; the current setup seems absurd. That said, the Vegas-based 18-team event has produced some noteworthy non-conference matchups. Among them, the highly anticipated game on Tuesday pits Houston against Tennessee, rekindling a rivalry from their Elite Eight clash in the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

Each team remains undefeated, with Houston defeating Syracuse and Tennessee emerging victorious over Rutgers on Monday. Houston is ranked No. 3 while Tennessee is at No. 21 in CBS Sports’ updated Top 25 And 1.

Game Insights:

Houston has the potential to win again on Tuesday, yet it may not be sufficient for a title game spot given the emphasis on point differential. They’ve only managed a close 78-74 overtime win against Syracuse.

The Houston-Tennessee game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. ET on TNT.

Another significant game on Tuesday is between Michigan and Auburn, with Michigan sitting at No. 7 following a decisive win over San Diego State and Auburn ranked No. 22.