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Tennessee announces full game day timeline for matchup with Furman

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 5:24 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Tennessee announces full game day timeline for matchup with Furman

Summary

No. 18 Tennessee hosts Furman at Neyland Stadium this Saturday for a season opener. Kickoff is set for 3:32 p.m. EDT, with the game broadcast on SEC Network+. Head coach Josh Heupel stated that the program is prepared for the first contest following an offseason of work that began last January. The game day schedule includes the Vol Walk at 1:10 p.m. EDT and gates opening to fans at 1 p.m. EDT. Pregame festivities feature the Pride of the Southland Band, a national anthem performance, and a flyover by T-38 Talons from Sheppard Air Force Base. Tennessee players will run through the traditional T at 3:29 p.m. EDT before the teams compete.

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By the Numbers

•Tennessee faces Furman this Saturday at 3:32 p.m. EDT at Neyland Stadium.
•The traditional Vol Walk is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. EDT.
•Stadium gates open to the public at 1 p.m. EDT.
•Pregame events include a band performance and a military flyover at 3:21 p.m. EDT.
•The game is available for viewing on SEC Network+.

Latest Updates

5:24 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee football cancels Vol Walk before Furman game. Here's why
3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Vol Walk time announced for Tennessee-Furman football game

What they're saying

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Tennessee football canceled the first Vol Walk of the 2026 season because of thunderstorms passing through Knoxville before kickoff against Furman.
— Yahoo Sports