Vols’ Sept. 9 Home Opener vs. Austin Peay Set For 5 p.m. Kickoff

Vols’ Sept. 9 Home Opener vs. Austin Peay Set For 5 p.m. Kickoff

Posted on July 19, 2023

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football’s home opener vs. Austin Peay on Sept. 9 will kick off at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+/SEC Network+ from Neyland Stadium, it was announced on Tuesday.

The first three kickoff times are now set for the Volunteers, who open the season a week earlier on Sept. 2 at 11 a.m. CT/noon ET vs. Virginia from Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The opener will be televised by ABC.

Tennessee’s SEC opener on Sept. 16 at Florida is slated for 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.

The Vols carry a nine-game home winning streak into the Austin Peay contest. Tennessee outscored opponents 387-152 and drew six straight sellouts to close 2022 in Neyland Stadium.

Tickets for the Nashville season opener are on sale now through the Nashville Sports Council and Nissan Stadium via Ticketmaster.com.

-UT Athletics

Neyland Stadium / Credit: UT Athletics

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