Tennessee football prepares to face Texas with potential College GameDay visit

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Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Tennessee football prepares to face Texas with potential College GameDay visit
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Tennessee football will host Texas on September 26 in their first matchup in 58 years at Neyland Stadium. Both teams are currently undefeated at 2-0 and are likely to be ranked in the top 15 for this SEC opener. ESPN's 'College GameDay' could visit Knoxville for the event, which would be its 13th appearance at Tennessee. The potential coverage aligns with strong interest due to storylines such as true freshman Faizon Brandon starting for the Vols and Arch Manning, Peyton Manning's nephew, quarterbacking for Texas. Game day atmosphere is expected to be high, as the game is already sold out.

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  • Tennessee hosts Texas on September 26 at noon ET.
  • Both teams remain undefeated at 2-0 ahead of the matchup.
  • The game marks the first meeting between these teams since 1968.
  • ESPN's 'College GameDay' may broadcast from Knoxville for the event.
  • Arch Manning, Peyton Manning's nephew, will start for Texas.
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Tennessee football hosts Texas on Sept. 26 in their first matchup in 58 years. Will ESPN's "College GameDay" come to Knoxville for the SEC opener?

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