No. 25 Tennessee is undoubtedly the trendy pick to be college football’s breakout team of the year. After getting back to a bowl game (and clobbering Iowa in that game), the Vols have some on-field success to go with their recruiting success under Butch Jones. And in a wide open SEC East, they have the potential to make a run as a dark horse, though they have so much hype by now that it might be unfair to call them a dark horse.
How to watch Bowling Green vs. Tennessee on TV or online, plus 3 things to know
Tennessee’s big year kicks off.
However, Tennessee has a formidable first week foe. Bowling Green is favored to make the MAC title game, and this is a different kind of opener than the Vols are used to. Bowling Green isn’t your typical cupcake — the Falcons are a real MAC contender. This is college football, and it’s an opener, so there’s certainly a chance things will get interesting.
How to watch, stream and listen
TV: 4 p.m. ET, SEC Network
Radio: Tennessee, Bowling Green
Online streaming: WatchESPN
Three big things to know
1. The Titans stadium should be hopping
This is the year for Tennessee football, right? Fans will be excited, accordingly.
.@chriskingstonBG announces @BG_Football will wear white jerseys/pants with BRAND NEW BROWN/METALLIC ORANGE HELMETS!! pic.twitter.com/Qy2qSxlgre
— BGSU Athletics (@BGathletics) September 1, 2015 3. Joshua Dobbs has a stage this year
With the Vols back in the top 25, quarterback Joshua Dobbs will take center stage. With a big game in the opener, the hype will increase as Tennessee gets ready to face Oklahoma.
Further reading
For more on Tennessee, check out Rocky Top Talk. For more on Bowling Green, check out Hustle Belt.
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