The Tennessee Volunteers are gearing up for the 2026 college football season with the release of their schedule, which includes important dates, times, and television broadcast information. After a disappointing 2025 campaign where they finished with an 8-5 record and missed the College Football Playoff, the Volunteers are eager to make a significant impact this upcoming season under the leadership of head coach Josh Heupel, who is entering his sixth year with the program.
The Volunteers will be looking to fill the void left by quarterback Joey Aguilar, who has moved on to the NFL after a stellar season where he led the team to an impressive offensive output, averaging 39.8 points and 466.3 yards per game. Stepping into the starting role will be Fazion Brandon, who will have the opportunity to showcase his skills. He will have the support of star receiver Braylon Staley, who returns to the lineup, and running back DeSean Bishop, who had a remarkable season last year, rushing for over 1,000 yards.
On the defensive side, linebacker Arion Carter is expected to be a key player for the Volunteers. He had an outstanding performance in the previous season, leading the Southeastern Conference (SEC) with an average of 7.60 tackles per game during conference play. His leadership will be crucial as the team aims to improve its defensive statistics and overall performance.
The Volunteers will kick off their 2026 season at home on September 5 against Furman, a matchup that will set the tone for the rest of the year. Following this opener, the team will face a challenging schedule, including notable games against Georgia Tech, Texas, and Alabama. The complete list of opponents and game times is detailed in their official schedule.
The 2026 schedule is as follows:
- Date: September 5 - Opponent: Furman - Time: 3:30 p.m. ET - TV: SEC Network
- Date: September 12 - Opponent: at Georgia Tech - Time: 7 p.m. ET - TV: ESPN
- Date: September 19 - Opponent: Kennesaw State - Time: 7:45 p.m. ET - TV: SEC Network
- Date: September 26 - Opponent: Texas - Time: Noon ET - TV: TBA
- Date: October 3 - Opponent: Auburn - Time: TBA - TV: TBA
- Date: October 10 - Opponent: at Arkansas - Time: TBA - TV: TBA
- Date: October 17 - Opponent: Alabama - Time: TBA - TV: TBA
- Date: October 24 - Opponent: at South Carolina - Time: TBA - TV: TBA
- Date: November 7 - Opponent: Kentucky - Time: TBA - TV: TBA
- Date: November 14 - Opponent: at Texas A&M - Time: TBA - TV: TBA
- Date: November 21 - Opponent: LSU - Time: TBA - TV: TBA
- Date: November 28 - Opponent: at Vanderbilt - Time: TBA - TV: TBA
- Date: December 5 - Opponent: SEC Championship - Time: 4 p.m. ET - TV: ABC
As the Volunteers prepare for the season ahead, fans will be eagerly anticipating their performances and hoping for a return to prominence in the SEC and beyond.
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