Vols vs Furman Through the Years | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Tennessee Volunteers gear up for their 2026 season opener against Furman, set for Saturday at 3:30 PM ET on SEC Network Plus from Neyland Stadium — a matchup steeped in history, recalling their 32-6 win over Furman in the 1941 season opener under head coach John Barnhill, who stepped in during World War II while leading the Vols to a 32-5 record (with one tie) through 1945. That historic debut featured explosive passing plays and a strong ground game, setting the stage for a modern-day revival of that storied rivalry. 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/bfe059a74309cbad