No. 18 Tennessee hosts Furman in the 2026 season opener at Neyland Stadium
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Last updated Sep 5, 2026
No. 18 Tennessee begins its 2026 college football season on Saturday at Neyland Stadium against Furman. Kickoff for the non-conference matchup is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. EDT. The game will be available to viewers via the SEC Network+ streaming platform, with Richard Cross, Max Starks, and Ashlyn Sullivan providing coverage. Tennessee enters the contest looking to build on its offseason preparation, with head coach Josh Heupel noting the game will provide an early measure of the team's progress. Pre-game events include the Vol Walk at 1:10 p.m. EDT followed by a scheduled flyover at 3:21 p.m. EDT. Tennessee is set to wear white helmets, orange jerseys, and white pants for the season debut.
- •The game takes place at Neyland Stadium with a scheduled 3:30 p.m. EDT kickoff.
- •Coverage is available exclusively through the SEC Network+ livestream.
- •Tennessee enters the game ranked No. 18 in the nation.
- •Vol Walk occurs at 1:10 p.m. EDT prior to the official kickoff.
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