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The Volunteers will open their sixth season on Saturday at Neyland Stadium, facing Furman in a classic uniform combo, with a sellout streak that has lasted 28 consecutive years and a broadcast on SEC Network+.
The Volunteers improved to 6-0 under Heupel with a dominant 56-9 victory, highlighted by a record-breaking performance from freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon and a defensive effort that limited Furman to just 43 passing yards.
Tennessee University has selected Dolly Parton’s classic “My Tennessee Mountain Home” as the new fourth‑quarter song for its football games, a tribute announced after the singer’s death and debuted during a 49‑3 win over Furman.
Dolly Parton, the iconic Tennessee native, died on August 25. The University of Tennessee Volunteers will honor her with helmet stickers during their 2026 football season opener against Furman, a game that will be televised on the SEC Network.
Dolly Parton’s final appearance at a Tennessee football game combined a heartfelt musical tribute with a historic victory over Alabama, underscoring her enduring bond with the state.
The Volunteers could finish anywhere from a 6‑6 disappointment to a 10‑2 championship run, but consistency and player development will be the decisive factors.
Tennessee’s freshly minted kicker, Cooper Ranvier, brings a distinctive mix of spiritual symbolism, mental conditioning and athletic versatility to the Volunteers. After inheriting the role from struggling Max Gilbert, Ranvier’s tattooed leg, golf‑driven pressure drills and trademark trash‑collection ritual illustrate a novel approach to succeeding in the SEC.
A new retro-inspired uniform pays tribute to General William Henry Neyland, blending historic design elements with modern performance wear for the Volunteers' upcoming showdown with the Auburn Tigers.
Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Braylon Staley, known as the ‘Cookie Monster,’ will again treat fans to two complimentary cookies from Moonshine Mountain Cookie Co. for every touchdown he scores in 2026.
The SEC’s oldest football rivalry will once again be played on the third Saturday of October, with both schools donning their signature home jerseys. Tickets for the 2026 game have already sold out, marking a resurgence of a tradition that dates back to 1928.
As the University of Tennessee at Knoxville counts down to its first home game on September 5, the Pride of the Southland Marching Band is rehearsing, showcasing a roster dominated by non‑music majors, and reviving beloved chants like “Rocky Top” that echo through Neyland Stadium.