Tennessee football prepares for Georgia Tech following season opening victory

Tennessee enters the second week of the 2026 college football season holding a 1-0 record after a 56-9 win over Furman. The team currently holds the number 18 position in the ESPN College Football Power Index rankings, dropping two spots following the season opener. Tennessee faces a challenging schedule with the eighth-hardest difficulty rating in the country. Projections indicate a 7.1-4.9 regular season record for the Volunteers. Upcoming matchups include a road game against Georgia Tech on September 12 at 7 p.m. EDT, followed by a home contest against Kennesaw State on September 19. The team maintains a 79.7% probability of securing at least six wins this season.

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