Kickoff times, TV announced for two Tennessee football games in September
2025 will mark the fifth football season for Tennessee under head coach Josh Heupel. The Vols will kick off their upcoming campaign on Aug. 30 against Syracuse at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
Tennessee's season opener is slated for noon EDT and will be televised by ABC.
Two additional kick off times were announced Thursday for the Vols in 2025. Tennessee's home opener against East Tennessee State on Sept. 6 is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. EDT and can be watched on SEC Network+.
Tennessee's SEC opener against Georgia on Sept. 13 at Neyland Stadium will also kick off at 3:30 p.m. EDT. ABC will televise the matchup. The Tennessee-Georgia contest will feature Checker Neyland presented by Pilot and the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame Salute for former Vol John Henderson.
More: Tennessee football announces 2025 Checker Neyland game at Neyland Stadium
Since 2021, Heupel has guided Tennessee to a 37-15 (20-12 SEC) record, three bowl games and one College Football Playoff appearance.
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