Tennessee hosts Furman for college football matchup at Neyland Stadium
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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

The Tennessee Volunteers host the Furman Paladins on Saturday at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. EDT with the game broadcast on SEC Network+. Furman enters the contest with a 1-0 record after opening its 2026 season. As a member of the Southern Conference, the Paladins represent an FCS program located in Greenville, South Carolina. Historically, ties between the two schools include two Tennessee football lettermen who hailed from Greenville. J.B. Merritt played tight end for the Volunteers from 1967-68, while Joe Mills served as an offensive guard from 1973-74. The meeting continues the non-conference schedule for Tennessee as they prepare for the upcoming matchup.
- •Tennessee plays Furman at 3:30 p.m. EDT Saturday at Neyland Stadium.
- •Furman enters the game with an unblemished 1-0 record.
- •J.B. Merritt lettered at Tennessee from 1967-68 as an offensive end.
- •Joe Mills played 16 games for Tennessee from 1973-74 as an offensive guard.
- •The game is available for viewing on SEC Network+.
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