Tennessee prepares to face South Carolina in Week 8 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 5:23 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
No. 11 Tennessee (6-1, 3-1 SEC) will compete against South Carolina (3-3, 1-3 SEC) on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. EDT. The game will take place at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina. Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel emphasized the importance of preparing well, noting South Carolina's recent strong performance, including a win against Florida. With South Carolina coming off a BYE week, Heupel acknowledged the need for Tennessee to regain preparation ground before the matchup.
- •Tennessee and South Carolina meet for a Week 8 SEC showdown.
- •Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. EDT on Saturday.
- •Tennessee is currently ranked No. 11 and has a record of 6-1.
- •South Carolina has a record of 3-3 coming into the game.
- •Heupel highlights the need for elite preparation ahead of the match.
- 5:23 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Heupel kicks off Tennessee-South Carolina game week
"Josh Heupel previews Tennessee playing at South Carolina in Week 8.
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