Week 3 · Sat, Sep 19, 2026
vs Kennesaw State
Neyland Stadium
How to watch
Time TBA
The SEC and its partners set most windows about 12 days out.
By the numbers
Opponent-adjusted ratings from the 2025 season. Higher is better on every row, including defense.
| Metric | Tennessee | Kennesaw State |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | +7.8 | -2.6 |
| Offense | +13.2 | -2.9 |
| Defense | -1.3 | -3.5 |
| Sched. strength | +0.4 | -5.8 |
| National rank | #29 | #83 |
Projected margin
Vols by 12.9
from last season's ratings
Rating gap
+10.4
neutral field
Opponent record
10-4
2025 season
Players to watch
Kennesaw State's leaders from the 2025 season.
Jonathan Mathis
RB
2
RUSH YDS
Gerard Bullock Jr.
TE
152
REC YDS
Baron Hopson
LB
126
TCKL
Donovan Westmoreland
LB
4
SACK
Every number here is from the 2025 season — the 2026 season hasn't been played. Rosters turn over heavily through the transfer portal and the draft, so treat this as a starting point rather than a projection of who will actually be on the field.