Tennessee Opens Season Against Furman | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Tennessee kicks off their 2026 season with a historic showdown against Furman—first meeting since 1942—aiming to extend their perfect home record while setting the tone before a tough road game at Georgia Tech. Furman brings momentum from a dominant opener, led by standout CJ Nettles, while Tennessee’s nationally ranked squad and sold-out Neyland Stadium create an electric atmosphere. Kickoff: Sept 5 at 3:30 PM ET on SEC Network Plus and ESPN Plus. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5e8cac5c32c27b0f