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Auburn vs. Tennessee game day guide: Kickoff time, TV, how to watch

Auburn travels to No. 17 Tennessee for its first true road test of the season. Here’s everything you need to know about Saturday’s matchup, including kickoff time, TV information, series history and key storylines.
October 3, 2026
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For the first time in 13 years, the Auburn Tigers are taking on the Tennessee Volunteers in Neyland Stadium, which this year marks the first road test of the year for Alex Golesh’s squad, who looks to move to 4-1.

With just hours until the opening kick in Knoxville, here is some general information on the action, including how to watch the game, some facts about the series history and some informational pieces from the Auburn Undercover staff on the game.

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Game: Auburn at Tennessee

Where: Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, Tennessee

Kick-off time: 3:30 p.m. ET, 2:30 p.m. CST

Conditions: 77 degrees, 35 percent chance of rain

How to watch: ESPN, ESPN App, Disney+

Commentators: Bob Wischusen (Play-by-play), Louis Riddick (Analyst), Stormy Buonantony (Sideline reporter)

Listen: Auburn Sports Network, Auburn Tigers app, Wings 94.3 FM (Auburn radio locally)

Radio announcers: Andy Burcham (Play-by-play), Jason Campbell (Analyst), Ronnie Brown (Sideline reporter)


History: Auburn leads 29-22-3

Most recent meeting: Auburn won 30-17 in Auburn, Alabama

Spread: Tennessee -6.5

Over/under: 53.5

Money line: Tennessee -270, Auburn +220


Coaches: Auburn - Alex Golesh (26-16), Tennessee - Josh Heupel (76-29)

Captains: Auburn - Cole Best, Byrum Brown, Omar Mabson II, Elijah Melendez, Dallas Walker IV; Tennessee - TBD

Key storylines:

  • Auburn playing in its first true road test
  • How does Tennessee respond to home loss against Texas?
  • Alex Golesh faces off against former colleague Josh Heupel
  • Can Auburn play a complete football game across all three phases?
  • Tennessee’s offensive line facing injury bug
  • What does Faizon Brandon do?

Informational articles on game:

Auburn Undercover is an independent Auburn sports media company covering Auburn athletics, recruiting and insider news.

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