2025 will mark the fifth football season for Tennessee under head coach Josh Heupel . He has compiled a 37-15 (20-12 SEC) record since 2021.
The Vols will kick off their 2025 campaign against Syracuse on Aug. 30.
Kick off between the Vols and Orange is slated for noon EDT at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. ABC will televise the season opener.
Tennessee's first home game at Neyland Stadium will take place Sept. 6 versus East Tennessee State. The Vols' first SEC contest is scheduled for Sept. 13 against Georgia at Neyland Stadium.
The Vols will also host UAB, Arkansas, Oklahoma , New Mexico State and Vanderbilt in 2025. Tennessee will travel to Mississippi State, Alabama, Kentucky and Florida .
On Wednesday, Tennessee announced football game designations for the 2025 season.
2025 Tennessee football game designations
Sept. 13 versus Georgia – Checker Neyland presented by Pilot, John Henderson NFF Hall of Fame Salute
Oct. 11 versus Arkansas – Champions weekend presented by Pilot
Nov. 15 versus New Mexico State – Homecoming, Salute to Service
Nov. 29 versus Vanderbilt – Senior day
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