Here's how you can watch the Houston Cougars vs. the Tennessee Volunteers Elite Eight matchup Sunday: tipoff time and where to stream

2025 March Madness is heating up, and if you had to rank must-watch Elite Eight matchups, the Houston vs. Tennessee matchup would probably be the best of the four games this weekend.

Houston is a slim 3.5-point favorite going into Sunday's Elite Eight matchup. The Vols high-scoring Chaz Lanier (18.0 PPG) and their outrageous defense will put Houston's L.J. Cryer (15.3 PPG) and the Cougar's offensive rebounding to the test.

How Tennessee could win: This game will swing in the Volunteers' favor if they can shut down Houston from downtown and get some offensive rebounds. 

How Houston could win: This matchup will go to the Cougars if they start hitting 3s early on and maintain their ability to rebound. 

When is the Houston vs. Volunteers Elite Eight game on Sunday?

Sunday, March 30, 2025

• Matchup: (1) Houston vs. (2) Tennessee
• Time: 4:09 PM (PST), 5:09 PM (MST), 7:09 PM (EST)
• Network: CBS
• Prediction and spread: Houston is a slim -3.5 point favorite — this game is going to Houston by a razor-thin margin
• Who's winning: Houston

What's the cheapest way to livestream the Houston vs. Volunteers Elite Eight game?

Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV STREAM, Paramount Plus, and YouTube TV are all offering free trials, which will allow you to catch the Elite Eight matchup on Sunday — just ensure you're a new subscriber with any of the platforms and it offers CBS, which ensures you're eligible for the free trial.

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Houston Cougars vs. Tennessee Volunteers Stats: Quick side-by-side comparison and what you need to know

The Cougars are much better than Tennessee at offensive and defensive rebounding. Tennessee's Chaz Lanier will have to continue his scoring streak and assist the Vols in snatching more offensive rebounds to win this matchup. 

Who is winning the Houston Cougars vs. Tennessee Volunteers matchup?

The Vols vs. Cougars matchup is too close to call. Houston will most likely win, but that Tennessee defense...we could really see this matchup going either way.