THE NEXT DAY… AND NOW IT’S TEXAS TIME.

Tennessee Football is 3-0 after taking care of business against Kennesaw State, winning 42-9 inside Neyland Stadium.

But the non-conference schedule is officially over.

NOW IT’S TEXAS WEEK.

And this one is different.

The No. 1 Texas Longhorns are coming to Neyland Stadium, and ESPN’s College GameDay is coming to Knoxville for the Tennessee-Texas SEC showdown. GameDay will originate from Ayres Hall before moving inside Neyland ahead of kickoff.

On THE NEXT DAY, we’re breaking down Tennessee’s 42-9 win over Kennesaw State and immediately turning our attention toward the biggest game of the young season.

🏈 TONIGHT ON STRAIGHT UP TENNESSEE:

🍊 Tennessee 42, Kennesaw State 9 — GAME RECAP

⭐ Faizon Brandon continues his development at QB1

💥 What did we learn about Tennessee’s offense?

🛡️ How did the Vols’ defense perform?

🏃 Tennessee’s rushing attack continues to make plays

📈 The biggest positives from Tennessee’s 3-0 start

🚨 What still needs to be cleaned up before SEC play?

🔥 NOW IT’S TEXAS TIME

🤘 No. 1 Texas is coming to Neyland Stadium

🏟️ COLLEGE GAMEDAY IS COMING TO KNOXVILLE!

🍊 What does a College GameDay environment mean for Tennessee-Texas?

⚔️ Tennessee vs. Texas — the early matchup breakdown

⭐ Faizon Brandon vs. the Texas defense

🛡️ Can Tennessee’s defense slow down Texas?

💥 Where can Tennessee attack the Longhorns?

🧠 What does Josh Heupel need to do to win the SEC opener?

🏟️ How big will the Neyland Stadium atmosphere be?

🔮 Early Tennessee vs. Texas thoughts and predictions

The Vols have handled Furman, Georgia Tech and Kennesaw State.

Now comes No. 1 Texas.

Tennessee is 3-0, Texas is 3-0, and for the first time in nearly six decades, these two programs are meeting on a college campus.

And now College GameDay is coming to Rocky Top.

🍊 THE NEXT DAY IS HERE. TEXAS WEEK HAS OFFICIALLY BEGUN.

ONE MORE DAY UNTIL TENNESSEE VS. KENNESAW STATE!

The Vols are back inside Neyland Stadium Saturday night, but let's be honest…

TEXAS IS LOOMING.

Tennessee is 2-0 and has one more game to take care of before the biggest test of the early 2026 season arrives in Knoxville. On this episode of ONE MORE DAY, we're getting you ready for Kennesaw State while ALSO starting to break down what Tennessee will need to do to beat Texas next week.

🏈 TONIGHT ON ONE MORE DAY:

🍊 ONE MORE DAY: Tennessee vs. Kennesaw State

🦉 What should Tennessee fans expect from Kennesaw State?

⭐ Faizon Brandon's continued development

🔥 What should we be looking for from the Vols' offense?

🛡️ Can Tennessee's defense continue its strong start?

👀 Which players could make an impact Saturday?

📈 What does Tennessee need to improve before Texas?

🚨 How important is it for the Vols to come out sharp against Kennesaw State?

🤘 TEXAS IS COMING TO NEYLAND

🏈 What will Tennessee have to do to beat Texas?

⚔️ Tennessee vs. Texas: Early matchup breakdown

⭐ Which Tennessee players will be most important against the Longhorns?

🧠 What does Josh Heupel need to have ready for Texas?

🛡️ Can Jim Knowles' defense slow down Texas?

🍊 What can Tennessee prove against Kennesaw State before the Texas game?

The mission Saturday is simple: take care of Kennesaw State, stay healthy and continue improving.

But we're also beginning to look ahead.

Because after Kennesaw State…

TEXAS COMES TO NEYLAND.

👇 What is the ONE thing you want to see from Tennessee against Kennesaw State before Texas?

And give us your early Tennessee vs. Texas prediction in the comments!

🍊 ONE MORE DAY. LET'S GO VOLS.

🍊 WELCOME BACK TO MID WEEK CHAT!

Tennessee Football is 2-0, ranked No. 15 in the AP Poll, and now the Vols return to Neyland Stadium for Kennesaw State week.

But with Texas looming next week, this isn’t just another game on the schedule.

There are some BIG things we need to watch for Saturday night.

On this week’s MID WEEK CHAT, we’re breaking down Tennessee vs. Kennesaw State, what the Vols need to improve, and the biggest storylines heading into Week 3.

🏈 WHAT ARE WE WATCHING FOR AGAINST KENNESAW STATE?

🍊 Can Tennessee keep the intensity at 100%?

⭐ FAIZON BRANDON: What should we expect from the freshman QB in Game 3?

🏆 Brandon has already earned SEC Freshman of the Week twice to start the season — how much can he continue to develop before Texas? (University of Tennessee Athletics⁠)

🛡️ TENNESSEE’S DEFENSE: Can the Vols continue creating negative plays?

💥 Tennessee enters the week tied for third nationally with 11 sacks and seventh with 20 tackles for loss. (University of Tennessee Athletics⁠)

🚨 PENALTIES: Can Tennessee finally clean up the mistakes that have hurt the offense?

👀 THE TIGHT END ROOM: How does Tennessee replace Ethan Davis after his season-ending ACL injury?

🔥 DA’SAAHN BRAME: Is this his opportunity to become a bigger part of the offense?

🏃 THE RUNNING GAME: Can Tennessee continue getting production from its deep RB room?

🦉 WHO IS KENNESAW STATE?

What do the Owls bring to Neyland, and why is this matchup more interesting than the record might suggest?

Kennesaw State enters the matchup coming off a Conference USA championship season, and the Owls are coached by Jerry Mack, who previously served as Tennessee’s running backs coach. (University of Tennessee Athletics⁠)

👀 AND THEN THERE’S TEXAS…

Tennessee hosts Kennesaw State Saturday at 7:45 PM ET, with the game airing on SEC Network.

Then?

No. 1 Texas comes to Neyland Stadium.

So what can Tennessee accomplish against Kennesaw State that will tell us something about this team before that massive matchup?

That’s what we’re getting into on this week’s MID WEEK CHAT.

🍊 TENNESSEE FOOTBALL. KENNESAW STATE. WEEK 3.

👇 What are YOU watching for against Kennesaw State?

WHO IS KENNESAW STATE?

The Tennessee Volunteers are officially 2-0 after a statement road victory over Georgia Tech, and now the Vols return to Neyland Stadium for a Week 3 matchup against Kennesaw State.

But there is plenty happening around Tennessee Football right now.

On this episode of WHO IS KENNESAW STATE? from Straight Up Tennessee, we’re breaking down the Owls, the biggest takeaways from Tennessee’s win in Atlanta, the latest injury news and what is coming next for the Vols.

🏈 TONIGHT’S BIGGEST STORYLINES:

🍊 Tennessee Football is 2-0 — how good are the Vols?

🦉 WHO IS KENNESAW STATE?

🏟️ What should Tennessee fans know about the Kennesaw State Owls?

⚔️ What are Kennesaw State’s biggest strengths and weaknesses?

⭐ Faizon Brandon’s development through the first two games

📈 How much confidence should Tennessee fans have in the freshman QB1?

🔥 What did Tennessee prove by winning inside Bobby Dodd Stadium?

🚨 Ethan Davis is out for the season with an ACL injury

🛡️ Who needs to step up at tight end for Tennessee?

💥 What did we learn about Josh Heupel’s offense and Jim Knowles’ defense?

🏃 DeSean Bishop and the Vols’ explosive rushing attack

📊 What does Tennessee need to clean up before SEC play?

👀 TEXAS IS LOOMING!

🏈 How important is the Kennesaw State game before Tennessee faces the No. 1 Texas Longhorns?

🔮 Tennessee vs. Kennesaw State score predictions

The Vols are undefeated, Faizon Brandon is gaining valuable experience, and Tennessee has a chance to enter the Texas matchup at 3-0.

But first, the Vols must handle business against Kennesaw State.

🍊 HOW GOOD CAN THESE TENNESSEE VOLS BE?

👇 Drop your Tennessee vs. Kennesaw State score prediction in the comments!

THE VOLS STUNG THE YELLOW JACKETS!

Tennessee Football is officially 2-0 after defeating Georgia Tech 45-24 inside Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta!

The Vols faced their first true road test of the 2026 season, and despite some mistakes along the way, Tennessee made enough big plays to leave Atlanta with a statement victory.

Now, it’s time to break down the biggest takeaways from the win — and start looking ahead to Kennesaw State!

🏈 TONIGHT ON STRAIGHT UP TENNESSEE:

🔥 Tennessee defeats Georgia Tech 45-24

🏟️ The Vols conquer Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta

🍊 Are Tennessee’s road woes officially OVER?

⭐ Faizon Brandon’s first true road start

📈 What did we learn about Tennessee’s young quarterback?

💥 DeSean Bishop leads the Tennessee rushing attack

🛡️ Arion Carter and the Vols’ defense make an impact

🚨 The biggest mistakes Tennessee must clean up

⚡ What worked for Josh Heupel’s offense?

🐝 How Tennessee exposed Georgia Tech

🎯 Biggest plays, turning points and game-changing moments

🔮 LOOKING AHEAD TO KENNESAW STATE

🏈 What should Tennessee fans expect in Week 3?

👀 Can the Vols continue their undefeated start?

📊 What needs to improve before the next challenge?

The Vols are 2-0, the road test is complete, and now Tennessee turns its attention to Kennesaw State.

The question is simple:

HOW GOOD CAN THESE 2026 TENNESSEE VOLS BE?

👇 Drop your thoughts on the Georgia Tech win and your Tennessee vs. Kennesaw State score prediction in the comments!

🍊 ONE MORE DAY… IT’S TIME TO PAINT THE FLATS ORANGE!

The Tennessee Volunteers are headed to Atlanta for a huge Week 2 matchup against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, and we are officially down to ONE MORE DAY!

On this episode of ONE MORE DAY from Straight Up Tennessee, we're getting you ready for Tennessee vs. Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium.

The goal is simple:

Tennessee is looking to take the next step after a dominant season-opening victory over Furman, but Saturday presents a completely different challenge on the road in Atlanta.

🏈 Tennessee vs. Georgia Tech — ONE MORE DAY!

🍊 Can the Vols PAINT THE FLATS ORANGE?

🏟️ What should Tennessee expect inside Bobby Dodd Stadium?

⭐ Faizon Brandon's first true road start

⚡ Can Tennessee's offense continue its explosive start?

🧠 How will Josh Heupel attack Georgia Tech?

🛡️ What does Jim Knowles' defense need to do to slow down the Yellow Jackets?

🐝 Georgia Tech's biggest strengths, weaknesses & X-factors

⚔️ The most important matchups of Tennessee vs. Georgia Tech

🚨 What could decide this game?

📈 Can Tennessee prove its road woes are officially OVER?

🔮 Tennessee vs. Georgia Tech score predictions

The Vols are heading into Atlanta looking for a statement win — and we're ready to see Big Orange take over the Flats.

ONE MORE DAY.

TENNESSEE vs. GEORGIA TECH.

Bobby Dodd Stadium.

👇 Drop your Tennessee vs. Georgia Tech score prediction in the comments!

🍊 ARE THE ROAD WOES OFFICIALLY OVER?!

Tennessee Football is heading to Atlanta this weekend to face Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium, and there is one HUGE question hanging over the Vols:

CAN TENNESSEE FINALLY BE TRUSTED ON THE ROAD?

For years, road games have been one of the biggest talking points surrounding Tennessee Football. Now, Josh Heupel and the Vols get another opportunity to prove that this team is different — and it starts Saturday night against Georgia Tech.

Welcome back to MID WEEK CHAT on Straight Up Tennessee, where we’re breaking down the biggest storylines heading into Tennessee’s first true road game of the 2026 season.

🔥 TONIGHT’S BIG QUESTIONS:

🏟️ ARE TENNESSEE’S ROAD WOES FINALLY OVER?

🍊 What makes this Tennessee team different heading into Atlanta?

⭐ Faizon Brandon’s FIRST true road start

👀 Can the freshman QB1 handle the environment at Bobby Dodd Stadium?

⚡ Will Tennessee’s explosive offense travel?

🏈 Can Josh Heupel’s offense stay aggressive on the road?

🛡️ How important is Arion Carter’s return to the Tennessee defense?

🐝 What does Georgia Tech bring that could give Tennessee problems?

⚔️ The biggest Tennessee vs. Georgia Tech matchups

📈 What Tennessee MUST improve after the Furman game

🔥 Can the Vols start 2-0?

🎯 Tennessee vs. Georgia Tech score predictions

Tennessee opened 2026 with a dominant 56-9 win over Furman, but Saturday is a completely different challenge. Georgia Tech is Tennessee’s first true road test, and the Vols will have to prove they can take the show on the road.

Tennessee is currently a significant road favorite, with early odds opening around -13.5, making this one of the most intriguing Week 2 games for the Vols. (Rocky Top Talk⁠)

And that’s why tonight’s question is simple:

ARE THE ROAD WOES OFFICIALLY OVER?

Is this the year Tennessee becomes a team that can consistently win away from Neyland Stadium?

Can Faizon Brandon lead Tennessee to a statement win in Atlanta?

And if the Vols handle business against Georgia Tech…

HOW HIGH IS THE CEILING FOR THIS TENNESSEE TEAM?

👇 DROP YOUR TENNESSEE VS. GEORGIA TECH SCORE PREDICTION IN THE COMMENTS!

🍊 MID WEEK CHAT — ONLY ON STRAIGHT UP TENNESSEE.

🍊 WHO IS GEORGIA TECH?

The Tennessee Vols are heading to Atlanta for their first true road test of the 2026 season, and this time the opponent is the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

After Tennessee opened the season with a dominant win over Furman, the competition level jumps significantly in Week 2.

On this episode of WHO IS GEORGIA TECH?, we’re breaking down everything Tennessee fans need to know before the Vols walk into Bobby Dodd Stadium Saturday night.

🐝 WHO IS GEORGIA TECH?

We’re diving into the Yellow Jackets from top to bottom:

🔥 What makes Georgia Tech dangerous?

🏈 What does the Yellow Jackets’ offense bring to the table?

🛡️ How good is Georgia Tech’s defense?

👀 Which Georgia Tech players should Tennessee fans know?

⚔️ Where does Tennessee have the biggest matchup advantage?

🚨 What could give the Vols problems in Atlanta?

⭐ Faizon Brandon’s first true road test as Tennessee QB1

💥 Can Tennessee’s explosive offense travel?

🧠 How will Josh Heupel attack Georgia Tech?

🛡️ Can Jim Knowles’ defense slow down the Yellow Jackets?

🏟️ What will the atmosphere be like inside Bobby Dodd Stadium?

📈 Is Georgia Tech the first REAL test for the 2026 Vols?

🍊 TENNESSEE VS. GEORGIA TECH

Tennessee travels to Atlanta on Saturday, September 12 to face Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium in a primetime matchup.

⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET

📺 TV: ESPN

📍 Bobby Dodd Stadium — Atlanta, Georgia

And after seeing Faizon Brandon’s five-touchdown debut against Furman, the biggest question might be:

Can the freshman QB1 take the next step on the road against Georgia Tech?

We’re breaking down the matchup, the biggest strengths and weaknesses, potential X-factors, keys to victory and ultimately…

🔮 WHO WINS IN ATLANTA?

Drop your Tennessee vs. Georgia Tech score prediction in the comments! 🍊🐝

🍊 THE FAIZON BRANDON ERA IS OFFICIALLY HERE!

Tennessee Football opened the 2026 season with a 56-9 beatdown of Furman, and the Vols gave us plenty to talk about.

But the biggest story?

FAIZON. BRANDON.

The true freshman QB1 made his Tennessee debut and put on a show — throwing for 226 yards and 3 touchdowns while adding 68 rushing yards and 2 more scores. That’s 5 total touchdowns in his first college game, tying a Tennessee freshman record.

Tonight on Straight Up Tennessee, we’re breaking down the biggest takeaways from Tennessee’s season-opening victory and asking the biggest question:

👀 HOW GOOD CAN FAIZON BRANDON BE?

We’ll break down Brandon’s debut, his chemistry with Mike Matthews, what impressed us most about the offense, and what still needs to be cleaned up before Tennessee heads into its first road game.

🏈 TONIGHT’S BREAKDOWN:

🔥 Tennessee 56, Furman 9 — GAME RECAP

⭐ Faizon Brandon’s incredible 5-TD debut

📊 226 passing yards + 68 rushing yards

🎯 Mike Matthews goes OFF with 132 receiving yards and 2 TDs

💥 638 total yards for the Tennessee offense

🧠 What did we learn about Josh Heupel’s offense?

🛡️ Jim Knowles’ defense — biggest positives & concerns

👀 What needs to improve before SEC play?

🏃 DeSean Bishop & the Tennessee rushing attack

🔥 GEORGIA TECH IS NEXT

🏟️ Tennessee heads to Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta next Saturday for a primetime matchup with Georgia Tech. The Vols kick off at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.

And we’re already looking ahead:

Is Georgia Tech the first REAL test for Faizon Brandon?

Can Tennessee’s defense travel?

What did we learn against Furman that matters going into Atlanta?

And just how good can these 2026 Vols actually be?

🍊 ONE. MORE. DAY.

The wait is finally over.

Tennessee Football plays Furman TOMORROW as the Vols officially open the 2026 season inside Neyland Stadium — and tonight on Straight Up Tennessee, we're getting you ready for kickoff.

This is ONE MORE DAY, and we're breaking down everything you need to know before Tennessee vs. Furman.

🏈 TONIGHT WE'RE TALKING:

🔥 Tennessee vs. Furman — ONE MORE DAY!

⭐ Faizon Brandon's first career start at QB

👀 What should we realistically expect from Tennessee's true freshman QB1?

⚡ Can Brandon bring the explosive plays back to Tennessee's offense?

🏃 DeSean Bishop and the Vols' rushing attack

🎯 Mike Matthews, Braylon Staley & the Tennessee WR room

🛡️ Arion Carter is suspended — who steps up at linebacker?

💥 What should we expect from Jim Knowles' defense?

⚔️ The biggest matchups to watch against Furman

📈 What would make Saturday a successful season opener for Tennessee?

🚨 The biggest concerns heading into Game 1

🔮 Tennessee vs. Furman score predictions

🍊 And our final thoughts before Tennessee Football is officially BACK!

The countdown is almost over.

Faizon Brandon. Neyland Stadium. Game 1.

ONE MORE DAY.

👇 Drop your Tennessee vs. Furman score prediction in the comments!