Tennessee football maintains number 18 ranking in latest Coaches Poll
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 4:55 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Tennessee remains ranked No. 18 in the Week 2 US LBM Coaches Poll following a season-opening victory. The Volunteers defeated Furman 56-9 at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 5 to move to 1-0 on the year. While other programs saw movement in the national rankings, Tennessee's position remained unchanged from its preseason standing. The team now turns its attention to an upcoming SEC-ACC matchup against Georgia Tech. This game is scheduled for Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. EDT at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. ESPN will broadcast the contest with Bob Wischusen, Louis Riddick, and Stormy Buonantony providing the coverage.
- •Tennessee holds the No. 18 spot in the Week 2 US LBM Coaches Poll.
- •The Volunteers defeated Furman 56-9 in their Sept. 5 season opener.
- •Tennessee travels to face Georgia Tech on Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. EDT.
- •The upcoming game in Atlanta will be televised on ESPN.
- 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee football's top 25 US LBM Coaches Poll ranking after Week 1
"Tennessee's top 25 ranking in the Week 2 US LBM Coaches Poll ahead of playing at Georgia Tech.
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