The stage is set at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, where East Tennessee State (1-0) will square off against Tennessee (1-0) in an in-state clash of unbeaten squads.
East Tennessee State opened its campaign in style, rolling past Murray State 45-17 last weekend.
Their next test comes against Tennessee, where the Volunteers are also riding the high of a season-opening victory. On quarterback Joey Aguilar's debut, the Vols powered past Syracuse 45-26.
This weekend’s clash with ETSU serves as the final tune-up before Tennessee dives into SEC play with a marquee matchup against Georgia looming on the horizon.
However, not all the news out of Knoxville has been positive. Earlier this week, the Vols learned they’ll be without cornerback Rickey Gibson III for an extended stretch, a setback that could test the depth of their secondary moving forward.
Here's what you need to know to watch Tennessee host ETSU on Saturday, including start time and TV channel.
What channel is Tennessee vs. ETSU on today?
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ESPN+
Tennessee vs. ETSU will air live exclusively on ESPN+ with Matt Schumacker (play-by-play) and Dustin Fox (analyst) calling the game.
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Tennessee vs. ETSU start time
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 6
- Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
Tennessee vs. ETSU is set to kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, September 6, from Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Tennessee vs. ETSU radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
Listen live to Tennessee vs. ETSU live on SiriusXM via channel 202 (Volunteers broadcast).
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Tennessee 2025 schedule
Here are Tennessee's next five games:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 6 | vs. ETSU Buccaneers | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sep. 13 | vs. Georgia Bulldogs | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sep. 20 | vs. UAB Blazers | 12:45 p.m. |
| Sep. 27 | at Mississippi State Bulldogs | TBA |
| Oct. 11 | vs. Arkansas Razorbacks | TBA |
ETSU 2025 schedule
Here are ETSU's next five games:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 6 | at Tennessee Volunteers | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sep. 13 | at West Georgia Wolves | 6:00 p.m. |
| Sep. 20 | vs. Elon Phoenix | 5:30 p.m. |
| Sep. 27 | vs. Mercer Bears | 5:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 4 | at Furman Paladins | 2:00 p.m. |