Tennessee football begins 2026 season opener against Furman at home
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Last updated Sep 3, 2026
The Tennessee Volunteers open their 2026 college football season September 5 at home against Furman. Coach Josh Heupel enters his sixth season with the program following an 8-5 record last year. The team transitions to Fazion Brandon at quarterback after starter Joey Aguilar moved to the NFL. Receiving threats like Braylon Staley and running back DeSean Bishop return to bolster the offensive unit, while linebacker Arion Carter leads the defense. Tennessee faces a schedule that includes non-conference games against Georgia Tech, Kennesaw State, and Texas before moving into SEC play. The season will conclude for the team following their late November meeting with Vanderbilt and the SEC Championship game in December.
- •Tennessee hosts Furman on September 5 to kick off the 2026 season.
- •Fazion Brandon takes over the starting quarterback position for the Volunteers.
- •Arion Carter returns to anchor the defense after leading the SEC in tackles during conference play.
- •The 2026 schedule includes high-profile matchups against Alabama, Auburn, and LSU.
- 4:40 PMYahoo Sports — Bethune-Cookman football schedule: Dates, times, TV channels for 2026 season
- 4:19 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee Volunteers football printable 2026 schedule with dates, times and TV lineup
"The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats are entering their fourth football season with alum Raymond Woodie Jr. as their head coach.
"Tennessee opens its season at home Sept. 5 against Furman
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 4:40 PMBethune-Cookman football schedule: Dates, times, TV channels for 2026 season
The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats are entering their fourth football season with alum Raymond Woodie Jr. as their head coach.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 4:19 PMTennessee Volunteers football printable 2026 schedule with dates, times and TV lineup
Tennessee opens its season at home Sept. 5 against Furman
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