Kickoff time set for Tennessee football vs. LSU at Neyland Stadium
Game time and broadcast
Tennessee will host LSU on November 21 at Neyland Stadium. The game is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. ET, ruling out the hoped-for night kickoff. The broadcast will be on ABC or ESPN. The specific channel is expected to be announced later.
A notable return to Knoxville
The game falls on senior day for Tennessee’s football program and will bring former coach Lane Kiffin back to Knoxville. It will be his first return there since he defeated the Volunteers with Ole Miss.
The article recalls the aftermath of that game, when mustard bottles and golf balls were thrown. That incident is likely to remain part of how the matchup is remembered.
Playoff stakes remain in view
Tennessee comes into the broader stretch of the season after beating Kentucky, following an earlier victory over Alabama. The article notes that both opponents currently sit inside the top six.
The LSU matchup is presented as a difficult remaining challenge and an opportunity for Tennessee to make its case for the College Football Playoff. The Volunteers still have games against Texas A&M and Vanderbilt to navigate before then.
Key points
- Tennessee hosts LSU on November 21 at Neyland Stadium.
- Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET, not a night game.
- The broadcast will be on ABC or ESPN; the specific network is pending.
- The game is senior day and marks Lane Kiffin’s first return to Knoxville since beating Tennessee with Ole Miss.