SEC announces kickoff time, TV info for Texas at Tennessee in Week 4
By Andrew Olson
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On Sept. 26, Tennessee and Texas will battle on the gridiron for which school can claim the title of the “real UT.” On Wednesday, kickoff time was announced for the Week 4 clash on Rocky Top.
It’s going to be a noon game in Knoxville. The Volunteers have already designated the showdown with Texas as a “Checker Neyland Stadium” game. The game will air on ESPN or ABC.
Checker Neyland. Noon. Texas.
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) June 10, 2026
🗓️ September 26
📺 ABC or ESPN
🏟️ Neyland Stadium pic.twitter.com/TpbdUilSfn
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Both Tennessee and Texas made the College Football Playoff for the 2024 season but took a step back last season. The Longhorns went 10-3, ending the 2025 campaign with a Citrus Bowl win. The Vols went 8-5, dropping the Music City Bowl against Illinois.
The Sept. 26 showdown may find Peyton Manning conflicted as an observer. The legendary former Tennessee quarterback frequently shows up for his alma mater’s biggest home games. The Volunteer great will certainly be expected to visit his old stomping grounds with nephew Arch Manning leading the Longhorns.
The September meeting will be the first between the storied football programs since the 1969 Cotton Bowl. It will be the 4th meeting all-time.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
