Season opener against Western Kentucky set for 12:20 p.m.

Times have been finalized for Tennessee’s first three games of the season.

The Vols’ season opener against Western Kentucky on Sept. 5 will kick off at 12:20 p.m. on the newly created SEC Network on ESPN Regional Television, while ESPN will carry the Vols’ Sept. 12 game against UCLA at 4 p.m.

CBS will broadcast the Vols’ trip to Florida on Sept. 19 at 3:30 p.m., as has been previously announced.

ESPN Regional, which takes the place of Raycom Sports, will be broadcast on WVLT and MyVLT2.

Other TV stations within the state:

Chattanooga -- WDSI and WFLI

Jackson -- WJKT

Memphis -- WLMT

Nashville -- WUXP

Tri-Cities -- WCYB and CW4

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mattucket#231689 writes:

Tennessee 48
WKU 7

vol88 writes:

Let's get it on! Go Vols!

smashmouth98 writes:

well at least there is only 1 former JP comentator. Those guys ARE HORRIBLE!!! Bring your sunscreen, it will be a HOT one.

bfowler1161#262198 writes:

Should win this one hands down. Let's see how we stack up against a bit more competition.

SEAL_9821 writes:

Oh yeah baby, I can feel it in the air now. The leaves changing colors, cool morning brisk, fog in the air,etc. There's no better time than fall for college football. It's great to be an American and a VOL!

10ECDave writes:

I can hear that train a comin,
its comin around the bend,
better look out WKU,
cause it's comin toward them!
FULL STEAM AHEAD, GOOOO VOLS!

byobbio writes:

Man, can we not run the game at 8:00? This is stupid. I remember the UCLA game 12 or so years ago. I'm surprised people weren't dying in the stands. It was aweful. The night games are the most fun. By far.

UTfan4life2 writes:

Tommorow at noon, on college football live...Scroggins will sign.

If you break it down, it all makes sense that he would come to UT, based on depth.

Why? Well USC as many know picked up the #1 QB Matt Barkley last recruiting class. So having to compete with Aaron Corp AND Barkley doesnt make to much sense. Best scenario he would start as a SR.

Florida has Brantley who will be a JR next year and they picked up a top QB in last years class, that being Jordan Reed.

Now if you look at our depth chart, after this year it will be Stephens and that is all he would have to compete with. And if Scroggins is as good as he seems, he would start as a Freshmen.

Orange Swarm!

Reel 'em in.

(And yea, im back)

UTfan4life2 writes:

UT-56
WKU-10

Hardesty+Brown combine for 345 rush yards and 4 TD's.

chad_t31 writes:

You mean this isn't ABC's primetime game?! What a ripoff!! :) Anywho, I agree with the above post. I'm ready for it..the last few days around here have really felt fall-like. Nothing better than college football!

volatil writes:

Really Andre Ware.Proof positive that trophy means nothing!

volzcrushm writes:

in response to byobbio:

Man, can we not run the game at 8:00? This is stupid. I remember the UCLA game 12 or so years ago. I'm surprised people weren't dying in the stands. It was aweful. The night games are the most fun. By far.

I agree...the 8pm games are most fun and COMFORTABLE.

ZacharyUTK writes:

Early September, twenty minutes past noon, blazing sun... Why do they do this to us?

buxavol writes:

Base offense, base defense, that's all we'll see or need vs WKU.
Will open it up a little more, or as needed, vs UCLA.
Will have to be at our best vs the Gators-I know, an obvious observation.

Waldorf writes:

in response to BadNewsCafego:

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Yet another reason to say "Good riddance Foolmore!!!!!"

ArealVolFan writes:

Does anyone have any idea how to one might be able to see the game in Charlotte, NC? I'm moving there and want to be able to see the game even if I have to pay per view it.

TechsterVol writes:

When you're playing a school in its first year of full Division I FBS membership that's picked by most publications to be 120th out of 120 teams, that's the hand you're dealt. Has way more to do with the opponent than the results of last year. Just be glad it's not Pay-Per-View.

mdvol writes:

Will Corso and Herbstreet be there for this bitter rivalry?

senracjr writes:

in response to CrimsonTide987:

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You gotta be the dumbest SOB on the planet!

huntined#565710 writes:

in response to ZacharyUTK:

Early September, twenty minutes past noon, blazing sun... Why do they do this to us?

Maybe this will get them ready for the heat in FLA. two weeks later as it will be hot there at 3:30

vol4gzus writes:

in response to CrimsonTide987:

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Then count your blessings!!! On topic, I have to agree that we've got to earn the better time slots with taking down or playing higher rated opponents a tough game.

Looking forward to being there to cheer on the VOLS!!!

chad_t31 writes:

When the team you follow is coached by satan, it doesn't matter what state you wake up in, it's still hell.

LDDFC912 writes:

It is like waiting on Christmas. My Lord how many days?

dirty_don writes:

The Bear's a nerd

chad_t31 writes:

in response to CrimsonTide987:

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Satan doesn't get every player he wants does he? Didn't think so. 8 months on the job..let that sink in for just a minute. Waking up a vol fan is quite a bit better than waking up in a panic in the middle of the night wondering when the next violation is coming. Put your bear Bryant hat back on and walk back across the stateline (he's dead, get over it). Troll tide troll!!

windy writes:

Has anyone heard anything about Ala, and Aub. getting caught paying players to come there. My brother-in-law who lives in Huntsville Ala., called today and said it broke yesterday that they both are under the radar. My be death pentally for Ala. any info would be appreciated.

windy writes:

in response to CrimsonTide987:

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Thanks for the info. I am a Vols fan but hate to see any school go through all these false rumors.

scott_m99 writes:

in response to ArealVolFan:

Does anyone have any idea how to one might be able to see the game in Charlotte, NC? I'm moving there and want to be able to see the game even if I have to pay per view it.

You will not need pay-per-view to watch the game in Charlotte, or any SEC Network game for that matter. It will be televised on WAXN in the Charlotte area. Now I don't kow what channel that is, but you'll just have to take a look at your programming guide with Time Warner Cable, AT&T, or your satellite provider.

You can reference this article for more info:

http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-foot...

TommyJack writes:

in response to CrimsonTide987:

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Thought he was a lock for Utah.

ethanfrome writes:

in response to UTfan4life2:

Tommorow at noon, on college football live...Scroggins will sign.

If you break it down, it all makes sense that he would come to UT, based on depth.

Why? Well USC as many know picked up the #1 QB Matt Barkley last recruiting class. So having to compete with Aaron Corp AND Barkley doesnt make to much sense. Best scenario he would start as a SR.

Florida has Brantley who will be a JR next year and they picked up a top QB in last years class, that being Jordan Reed.

Now if you look at our depth chart, after this year it will be Stephens and that is all he would have to compete with. And if Scroggins is as good as he seems, he would start as a Freshmen.

Orange Swarm!

Reel 'em in.

(And yea, im back)

Welcome back.

The only thing that makes me think Scroggins MAY come here is the timing of his announcement.

gatorhator5033 writes:

in response to CrimsonTide987:

Get ready ole redneck, the Tide will get spanked
by the Hokies.

I so no questions here, period. Frank Beamer's 2009 team will bust the PAY ROLL TIDE a new nut.

And by the way, look out because here comes that UTAH OFFENSE again.

Hey man. """"GO UTES""""

Yea, the Utes are coming back for more of you rednecks........

LDDFC912 writes:

"As I said many times in the past I am not the minion for SATAN" ------- NICK SABAN

gatorhator5033 writes:

Hey CrimsonTide 987.

It's I-65 South. Your welcome and don't let the state line kick your redneck @$# while leaving.

Hey, lookout here comes that UTAH OFFENSE for more.....That was a great performance wouldn't you agree, by the great SABAN. Kind of enjoyed it myself.....

gatorhator5033 writes:

Hey,

Every say

""""PAYYYYYY ROLLLLLLLL TIDEEEEEEE"""""

The only school where your scholarship comes with your own CHECKING ACCOUNT for you, your Momma and your High School Coach....

Yeah, we don't care what the NCAA says, at least until they catch us.....

Gooooooo, UTES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

gatorhator5033 writes:

PAY

gatorhator5033 writes:

ROLL

gatorhator5033 writes:

TIDE

gatorhator5033 writes:

GOOOOOO UTAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

gatorhator5033 writes:

I know you probably think right now you guys actually beat UTAH because you guys are the great REDNECKS from TOILET BOWL BAMA....

The great REDNECK STATE...

Of course, you folks never lose. Yeah, I know.

I say we all visit the day after the Hokies game and I bet this REDNECK will think the Pay Roll won that game too.

Go UTES!!!!!!

gatorhator5033 writes:

But you sure know about being a REDNECK don't you.

Go UTES....

gatorhator5033 writes:

Bradley County. Hey, that's a different Interstate.

CAN I GIVE YOU DIRECTIONS FROM THERE were you can go join your REDNECK brothers ASAP.

GO UTES!!!!!!

gatorhator5033 writes:

Hey PAY ROLL....

LOVE THEM UTES, oh I forgot you REDNECKS actually won that game too, right.

Go UTES!!!!!!

and just think, they don't pay players, mommas and high school coaches either.

gatorhator5033 writes:

Man wake up, I don't need any....

I think UTAH is enough said....But let me guess, you Rednecks won that game too right.

PAYYYYYYY ROLLLLLL TIDEEEEEE

chrisw2967 writes:

in response to CrimsonTide987:

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i bet he is over rated just like the ala football team is.you have one decent year and you think your a dynasty all of a sudden.
alabubba+crimson+SATAN= living in hell

ArealVolFan writes:

in response to CrimsonTide987:

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You are incredibly pathetic. Way to hang your hat on accomplishments you had nothing to do with.

gatorhator5033 writes:

Your right Chris.

It's 1992.

But you know, he thinks they beat Florida and Utah.

Heck I bet he thinks they won the National Championship last year.

Why, because he's one of those REDNECK IDIOTS from that REDNECK state that worships a dead man.

I bet this REDNECK takes his date to Bryant's grave.

Hey, GO UTES!!!

TommyJack writes:

in response to CrimsonTide987:

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Serious question. Is the death penalty 10 years? Anyone, anyone?

gatorhator5033 writes:

Hey CrimsonBoy

Try Tidesports. You will enjoy all the REDNECKS who also think they actually beat Utah and Florida.

Or better yet, try that Interstate and go join your DEAD MAN WORSHIPING "REDNECK" brothers.

GO UTES

chrisw2967 writes:

in response to gatorhator5033:

Your right Chris.

It's 1992.

But you know, he thinks they beat Florida and Utah.

Heck I bet he thinks they won the National Championship last year.

Why, because he's one of those REDNECK IDIOTS from that REDNECK state that worships a dead man.

I bet this REDNECK takes his date to Bryant's grave.

Hey, GO UTES!!!

if you ask those redneck inbreds the fla or the utah game didnt really happen.
You say he takes his date to bryants grave ? it has to be his sister or cousin ?

gatorhator5033 writes:

We are find ole GREAT REDNECK you are.

Your the won that thinks PAY ROLL TIDE won the UTAH and FLORIDA game.

Go South Ole REDNECK, you are smelling the air up here....

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