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Tennessee prepares for 2026 season opener against Furman at Neyland Stadium

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Tennessee prepares for 2026 season opener against Furman at Neyland Stadium

Summary

The Tennessee Volunteers open their 2026 football season this weekend with a home game against Furman. The contest is scheduled for September 5 at 3:30 p.m. ET at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee enters the matchup after selling out all 70,500 available season tickets for the fourth consecutive year. While the opener is officially a sellout, secondary market tickets remain available for purchase. Coach Josh Heupel enters his sixth season leading a team that includes a home schedule featuring Texas, Auburn, Alabama, and LSU. Following the opener against Furman, Tennessee travels to face Georgia Tech on September 12.

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Key Details

•Tennessee hosts Furman on September 5 at 3:30 p.m. ET.
•The opening game at Neyland Stadium is a sellout.
•Secondary market ticket prices for the matchup start at approximately $50.
•Tennessee sold all 70,500 season tickets for the fourth year in a row.
•The Volunteers visit Georgia Tech for their second game of the season.

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