Tennessee to host Texas on ABC for SEC opener on September 26
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 6:16 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Tennessee football will host Texas in their SEC opener on September 26 at noon, with the game airing on ABC. This matchup marks the potential first hosting of a top-ranked team at Neyland Stadium since November 2023. Texas, currently ranked No. 1 after defeating Ohio State, is also the last top-ranked team the Volunteers faced. Tennessee holds a No. 14 ranking in coaches poll and No. 15 in the AP poll, following a recent victory over Georgia Tech. Both teams are expected to enter the game without losses after upcoming matchups this week. Tickets for the game have been sold out since July.
- •Game will air on ABC at noon.
- •Tennessee is currently ranked No. 14; Texas is No. 1.
- •Texas recently defeated Ohio State to climb to the top.
- •Tennessee is set to play Kennesaw State on September 19.
- •This will be the annual Checker Neyland game.
- 6:16 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee football vs Texas TV channel, ABC to air game on Sept. 26
"Tennessee football's game vs. Texas on Sept. 26 will air on ABC at noon. The game was previously designated as broadcasting on either ESPN or ABC.
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