Everything’s set for Charlotte.
Tennessee’s first test of the season will come in Charlotte during week two. The Volunteers will make the short trip east to face the NC State Wolfpack at Bank of America Stadium in the Duke’s Mayo Classic.
Per an official announcement today, kickoff has been set for 7:30 p.m. ET. ABC will have the coverage on September 7th.
Game time set for the Duke’s Mayo Classic
vs NC State
️ September 7
⌚️ 7:30 p.m. ET
ABC
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Tennessee will open with Chattanooga on August 31st in Knoxville. NC State will open on August 29th against Western Carolina.
The Wolfpack are coming off of a 9-3 mark last season, and like so many in the transfer portal era, have retooled ahead of the 2024 season. Head coach Dave Doeren (remember him?) found an upgrade at quarterback, landing veteran Grayson McCall from Coastal Carolina. His staff was also able to add Ohio State transfer Noah Rogers at receiver, while also picking up tight end Justin Joly from UConn.
It’s obviously early, but Tennessee has been installed as a five-point favorite in this matchup.
The Volunteers haven’t played NC State since 2012, which was a Tyler Bray-led 35-21 victory in the old Georgia Dome. Before that, the only meetings were back in 1939 and 1911. Tennessee holds a 2-1 advantage in the series.