Before you know it, Tennessee will be running through that Power T in September. We’re now under four months away from the home opener at Neyland Stadium, which was moved up to a Thursday night kickoff once again.
The opponent for Tennessee will be Ball State, who will make the trip south from Muncie, Indiana. It’s the dead of May, you’ve got nothing better to do — let’s look ahead at the Cardinals.
Tennessee Game Date: Thursday, September 1st (7 p.m. ET, Week 1)
Conference: MAC
2021 Record: 6-7
2022 S&P+ (Preseason): 123rd
2021 Power 5 Games: at Penn State (L, 44-13)
Head Coach: Mike Neu
Coach Neu came home back in 2016, tasked with rebuilding the Ball State football program.