Tennessee returns to Knoxville after a 41-point victory over NC State in Charlotte last weekend as the Vols prepare to host Kent State this Saturday night.
Tennessee opened their season with a 69-3 victory over Chattanooga before defeating then-No. 24 NC State 51-10 in the Duke’s Mayo Classic in Week 2. Kent State, meanwhile, is still looking for their first win of the season after losing to Pittsburgh in the season opener and FCS opponent St. Francis PA in Week 2.
After passing their first true season test with the Wolfpack last weekend, Tennessee will have one final tune-up with Kent State before going on the road for the conference opener against Oklahoma next weekend.
One interesting note to watch for: Tennessee has yet to allow an opposing offense into the endzone this season. Look for that to continue this Saturday night against the Golden Flashes.
Here’s a look at everything you need to know for this Saturday’s game in Knoxville between No. 7 Tennessee and Kent State:
Tennessee Football Preview: No. 7 Vols Return to Knoxville for Clash With Kent State
How to Watch – Kent State Golden Flashes (0-2) at No. 7 Tennessee Volunteers (2-0)
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024
- Location: Neyland Stadium – Knoxville, TN
- Start Time: 6:45 p.m. CT/7:45 p.m. ET
- TV: SEC Network
- Online Streaming:
- www.WatchESPN.com
- Radio (Knoxville): The Vol Network/The Vol Network App
- Radio (Sirius): Sirius XM Channel 161/190
- Television Crew: Tom Hart (PxP), Jordan Rodgers (analyst), Cole Cubelic (sideline)
Gameday Timeline
Will Call Opens at Gate 21 – 3:45 p.m.
Truly’s Tailgate Opens – 3:45 p.m.
Vol Village Opens – 4:15 p.m.
Vol Walk – 5:30 p.m.
Gates Open – 5:45 p.m.
Pride of the Southland Band March – 6:05 p.m. (Pedestrian Bridge)
Pride of the Southland Band Pregame Performance Begins – 7:41 p.m.
National Anthem/Flyover – 7:43 p.m.
*Flyover performed by a C-17 from 317th Airlift Squadron – Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
Vols Run Through the T – 7:52 p.m.
Kickoff – 7:55 p.m.
Betting Odds
- FanDuel Sportsbook
- Spread: Tennessee -49.5 (-102)/Kent State +49.5 (-120)
- Moneyline: Tennessee (N/A)/Kent State (N/A)
- Total: Over 62.5 (-120)/Under 62.5 (-102)
- DraftKings
- Spread: Tennessee -49 (-112)/Kent State +49 (-108)
- Moneyline: Tennessee (N/A)/Kent State (N/A)
- Total: Over 62.5 (-112)/Under 62.5 (-108)
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Previous Matchups
Get ready for the first-ever meeting between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Kent State Golden Flashes this Saturday in Neyland Stadium.
Josh Heupel is 3-0 against the MAC in his career while Tennessee is 10-0 against MAC teams all-time.
Last Three Meetings Against MAC Teams:
- 2021 – Tennessee 38, Bowling Green 6
- 2022 – Tennessee 59, Ball State 10
- 2022 – Tennessee 63, Akron 6
More from RTI: RTI Game Predictions: Tennessee vs. Kent State
Stat Leaders
Tennessee:
- Passing: Nico Iamaleava – 38/51, 525 yards, 5 TDs, 2 INTs
- Rushing: Dylan Sampson – 32 carries, 256 yards, 5 TDs
- Receiving: Dont’e Thornton – 3 receptions, 105 yards, 2 TDs
Kent State:
- Passing: Devin Kargman – 36/66, 374 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs
- Rushing: Ky Thomas – 29 carries, 79 yards
- Receiving: Luke Floriea – 12 receptions, 196 yards, 2 TDs
Recent Games:
Tennessee Volunteers:
- 8/31/24 – No. 15 Tennessee def. Chattanooga 69-3 (Knoxville)
- 9/7/24 – No. 14 Tennessee def. No. 24 NC State 51-10 (Charlotte)
Kent State Golden Flashes:
- 8/31/24 – Pittsburgh def. Kent State 55-24
- 9/7/24 – St. Francis PA def. Kent State 23-17
Tennessee Uniform
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Head Coach Josh Heupel – Monday Press Conference
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