Texas visits Tennessee for first SEC matchup in Knoxville
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 8:34 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
No. 1 Texas faces No. 14 Tennessee at Neyland Stadium on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Central. Both teams enter the game with a 3-0 record, marking Texas's inaugural SEC contest. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian acknowledged the challenge posed by the Volunteers' explosive offense, led by true freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon. Tennessee's is coming off three decisive victories and looks to validate its season against a top-ranked opponent. The outcome will set the tone for the Longhorns in their nine-game SEC schedule.
- •Texas and Tennessee have met three times previously, all at the Cotton Bowl.
- •This marks Tennessee's first matchup with Texas on campus.
- •Sarkisian highlights Tennessee's challenging offensive capabilities.
- •Brandon leads Tennessee's offense, having thrown for six touchdowns this season.
- •College GameDay will be in attendance for the matchup.
- 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — No. 1 Texas vs. No. 14 Tennessee preview: First SEC contest provides huge road test
"The Horns head into the hostile environment of Neyland Stadium for the first time ever.
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