Texas and Tennessee set kickoff time for SEC opener on September 26
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 12:07 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The Texas Longhorns will face the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville on September 26, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Central. This matchup marks the first on-campus encounter between the two teams, with previous games held in the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. Tennessee is ranked No. 25 in the latest ESPN Top 25 as they head into the season under head coach Josh Heupel. ABC or ESPN will broadcast the game.
- •Kickoff is set for 11:00 a.m. Central on September 26, 2026
- •Game will be televised on ABC or ESPN
- •Previous games were played in the Cotton Bowl in Dallas
- •Tennessee is currently ranked No. 25 in the ESPN Top 25
- •Texas and Tennessee's first campus meeting will occur in Knoxville
- 12:07 AMYahoo Sports — Game time set for Texas at Tennessee
"The Horns will kick off early for the SEC opener.
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