The SEC has officially released the schedule for next fall, and it looks like Tennessee will play a gauntlet like always. The Vols are going through a lot of changes off-season, as Josh Heupel just fired defensive coordinator Tim Banks and hired Jim Knowles to fill the void.
The quarterback situation is still unclear, as Joey Aguilar could potentially be back. The defense needs an overhaul with starters from the transfer portal. Tennessee brings back a really young squad from last season, and with additions from the portal, the 2026 Volunteers could be an SEC sleeper team, but with a lot of needs to fill, it's somewhat unclear.