Tennessee prepares for road game against Georgia Tech on Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 4:37 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Tennessee visits Georgia Tech on September 12 at Bobby Dodd Stadium for a 7 p.m. kickoff. The game will be broadcast on ESPN. The Volunteers enter the matchup following a 56-9 win over Furman, a game in which freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon recorded three passing touchdowns and two rushing scores. This meeting marks the first time the programs have faced one another since 2017, when Tennessee won 42-41 in overtime. Head coach Josh Heupel said the team is focusing on communication improvements following the season opener. Arion Carter will return to the lineup for Tennessee after completing a one-game NCAA suspension. Carter has pledged to donate funds to cancer patient charities based on his statistical performance for the remainder of the season, including $427 per tackle.
- •Tennessee faces Georgia Tech on Saturday, September 12, at 7 p.m. at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
- •The game will be televised on ESPN.
- •Tennessee defeated Furman 56-9 in its opening game of the season.
- •Arion Carter returns to the Tennessee lineup following a one-game suspension.
- •The programs last played in 2017, a game that ended 42-41 in favor of Tennessee.
- 4:37 PMYahoo Sports — Where to watch the Tennessee-Georgia Tech game
"KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Coming off a season opening win against Furman, the Vols are getting ready to take on Georgia Tech this weekend. Here’s where you can watch the game and what to know. On Saturday, September 12, Tennessee will be playing Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The game, which starts at 7 […]
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