Head Coach: Kalani Sitake, 3rd year (20-19 overall)
Conference: Independent
2018 record: 7-6
Returning starters: 13 (6 on offense, 6 on defense, kicker)
All long-suffering Volunteers fans know just how difficult Tennessee’s early season schedule has been in recent years. It’s almost become a badge of honor — as well as a major point of contention, but we’ll save that discussion for another article. Following what should be a relatively routine week one victory the Vols will welcome in to Knoxville another team that isn’t afraid to play formidable opponents, anytime, anywhere.