What channel is Tennessee football vs Furman on today? Time, TV schedule

Tennessee Vols football opens the season with FCS opponent Furman on Sept. 5 at Neyland Stadium.

The Vols (0-0) begin the Faizon Brandon era on offense with a tune-up ahead of next week's trip to Georgia Tech.

Furman (1-0) won 20-3 over Division II Anderson in Week 0, outgaining the Trojans 451-160.

Here's what you need to know about today's game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:

What channel is Tennessee football vs Furman on today?

Livestream: SEC Network+ on ESPN app (SEC Network subscription needed) or ESPN Unlimited

Tennessee football vs Furman will broadcast nationally via streaming on SEC Network+ in Week 1 of the 2026 college football season. Richard Cross and Max Starks will call the game from the booth at Neyland Stadium, with Ashlyn Sullivan reporting from the sidelines.

Updates to Neyland Stadium before 2026 season kicks off

The Tennessee football vs Furman game starts at 3:30 p.m. from Neyland Stadium in Knoxville.

Tennessee football vs Furman predictions, picks, odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, Sept. 4 .

Tennessee 62, Furman 7: "A 17-point win at home over a Division II team doesn't inspire much confidence that the Paladins will be able to hang with the Vols for any of this game." (Pick by Knox News reporter Stephen Thompson)

Sept. 5: Furman, 3:30 p.m. on SEC Network+

Sept. 12: at Georgia Tech, 7 p.m. on ESPN

Sept. 19 : Kennesaw State, 7:45 p.m. on SEC Network

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