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Texas-Tennessee Clash Set for Early Kickoff
11 Jun
Summary
- Texas opens SEC play at Tennessee on Sept. 26.
- This marks the first on-campus game between the teams.
- Tennessee ranked No. 25 in early ESPN Top 25.
The 2026 college football season will feature a notable SEC opener between the Texas Longhorns and the Tennessee Volunteers. This highly anticipated matchup is slated for September 26th at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, with a scheduled kickoff time of 11:00 a.m. Central.
The game holds historical significance as it will be the first time the two universities, both with 'UT' as an abbreviation, face each other on their respective home campuses. Their three previous encounters took place at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, with the Volunteers winning in 1950 and the Longhorns securing victories in 1952 and 1968.
Under the guidance of sixth-year head coach Josh Heupel, the Volunteers are poised for a strong season, having earned a spot at No. 25 in ESPN's most recent early Top 25 poll. The teams are also scheduled to meet again in Austin in 2028.
