What happened: CBS will carry Tennessee's first game of the 2026 regular season. The opener begins a two-game homestand.
Why it matters: Tennessee starts an 18-week, 17-game schedule with consecutive home dates. Results now count toward divisional and playoff tiebreakers.
By the numbers: Tennessee finished the preseason 2-1, scoring 53 points and allowing 53.
What to watch: Final roster availability and the Week 1 injury report come next.