Tennessee announces gameday updates after delays at Georgia game
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The Tennessee Volunteers’ new plans for gameday at Neyland Stadium this season have fallen flat. Athletic director Danny White has heard the complaints, and is already addressing the issues.
On Wednesday morning, Tennessee announced updates to the Vols’ gameday experience. Tweaks to the process, including an earlier stadium entry time — gates will open 2-and-a-half hours before kickoff — are being implemented for this Saturday’s game versus UAB.
This change, and numerous others, come after congestion entering Neyland Stadium plagued Tennessee’s home games against both East Tennessee State (Sept. 6) and Georgia (Sept. 13).
I could see it, and I heard feedback from our fans. I could tell that frustration was real,” White told Adam Sparks of the Knoxville News Sentinel. “People told me how long they had waited (to enter Neyland Stadium). I started apologizing to people. I told them we’d fix it, and we will.
The Vols’ initial changes were designed to increase security for the football venue. According to Tennessee’s press release, their extended security perimeter on the south end of the stadium will remain in place. However, “it will be adjusted at the bottom of Peyton Manning Pass.”
White deserves kudos for acting to rectify this situation in short order. He’ll see if the changes are effective when the Volunteers host the Blazers at 12:45 p.m. E.T. on Saturday (SEC Network).
Athletic Director Danny White has announced football gameday updates for fans entering Neyland Stadium.
— Tennessee Athletics (@Vol_Sports) September 17, 2025
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