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Tennessee Football Primed for Neyland Return vs. Kennesaw
20 Sep
Summary
- Tennessee football returns home for three straight games starting Saturday.
- The Vols, ranked No. 14/15, host Kennesaw State before facing No. 1 Texas.
- Kennesaw State is coached by former Tennessee running backs coach Jerry Mack.
Tennessee football returns to Neyland Stadium this Saturday for a matchup against Kennesaw State, marking the beginning of a three-game home stand. The Volunteers, currently ranked No. 14 in the US LBM Coaches Poll and No. 15 in the Associated Press Top 25, are coming off a 45-24 victory over Georgia Tech.
Following their game against Kennesaw State, the Vols will commence SEC play with consecutive home games against No. 1 Texas and Auburn. Kennesaw State, led by former Tennessee running backs coach Jerry Mack, recently suffered a 31-17 home loss to Georgia State after opening the season with a decisive win. This marks the first-ever football meeting between Tennessee and Kennesaw State.
The Volunteers face a challenging schedule ahead, with upcoming games against four teams currently ranked in the top 10. This includes a significant contest against Texas, who recently ascended to the No. 1 spot in both major polls after a narrow victory over Ohio State.
