Overview
- The neutral-site season opener begins at 12 p.m. ET in Atlanta as part of the Aflac Kickoff.
- ABC carries the broadcast, with streaming on ESPN Unlimited, FuboTV, SlingTV and via a DirecTV free trial.
- ESPN Unlimited is promoted at an introductory $29.99 per month when bundled with Disney+ and Hulu.
- Tennessee turns to Appalachian State transfer Joey Aguilar after Nico Iamaleava departed, while Syracuse tabs Notre Dame transfer Steve Angeli.
- Pre-game rankings differ by outlet, with USA TODAY listing Tennessee at No. 18 and PennLive at No. 24.