Tennessee hosts Furman for 2026 season opener at Neyland Stadium
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Last updated Aug 31, 2026
No. 18 Tennessee opens its 2026 football season today by hosting Furman at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. EDT with broadcast coverage provided by SEC Network+. This matchup serves as the third all-time meeting between the two schools in a series that began in 1941. The Volunteers currently hold a 2-0 record against the Paladins, having secured victories in both 1941 and 1942. The initial meeting took place at Shields-Watkins Field during the debut of head coach John Barnhill, who led the team to a 32-6 win. The programs last played in 1942, when Tennessee defeated Furman 52-7.
- •Tennessee hosts Furman at 3:30 p.m. EDT at Neyland Stadium.
- •The game is available for viewing on SEC Network+.
- •Tennessee holds a 2-0 all-time series lead over Furman.
- •The teams last met in 1942 with a 52-7 Tennessee victory.
- 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — Tennessee-Furman football series all-time results
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