No. 1 Texas prepares for SEC opener against No. 14 Tennessee
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
No. 1 Texas travels to No. 14 Tennessee for its SEC opener on Saturday. Texas has started the season with wins over Texas State, UTSA, and Ohio State. The matchup marks the first conference game for both teams. UT coach Steve Sarkisian emphasizes the importance of being mentally and physically prepared, as losing a conference opener can complicate a championship run. Last year, Texas dropped its SEC opener against Florida, which hindered its chances in the league.
- •Texas opened the season with three wins prior to facing Tennessee.
- •Tennessee is undefeated and has averaged 47.7 points this season.
- •Sarkisian warns of the competitiveness within the SEC.
- •Historical data indicates a tight margin of error for teams starting 0-1.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Following Florida flop in 2025, No. 1 Texas looks for a better SEC start at Tennessee
"Texas opens SEC play on Saturday when it travels to Tennessee. This game will be the conference opener for both schools. Winning a SEC title won't be easy, but winning this weekend might be a must.
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