Preview: 2022 football season in Middle Tennessee

Titans, Tigers, Commodores, Blue Raiders, and Vols — oh my. With both college and professional teams in the region, it can be hard to keep up. We’re here to help with important dates, season standings, ticket options, and more must-knows before kickoff.

🏈 Tennessee Titans

  • Head coach: Mike Vrabel (fifth season)
  • Kickoff: Sun., Sept. 11 vs. the New York Giants
  • Last season recap: 12-5
  • Tickets: Prices start at $40 for select single games.

🏈 Tennessee State University

  • Head coach: Former Titan Eddie George (second season)
  • Kickoff: Sat., Sept. 3 vs. Eastern Washington
  • First home game: Sat., Oct. 1 vs. Lane College
  • Homecoming: Sat., Oct. 8 vs. Bethune-Cookman (Nissan Stadium)
  • Last season recap: 5-6 overall
  • Tickets: Prices start at $15 for select single games.

🏈 Vanderbilt University

  • Head coach: Clark Lea (second season)
  • Kickoff: Sat., Aug. 27 vs. University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
  • First home game: Sat., Sept. 3 vs. Elon Univeristy
  • Reunion Weekend: Sat., Oct. 8 vs. Ole Miss
  • Last season recap: 2-10 overall
  • Tickets: Prices start at $20 for select single games.

🏈 Middle Tennessee State University

  • Head coach: Rick Stockstill (17th season)
  • Kickoff: Sat., Sept. 3 vs. James Madison
  • First home game: Sat., Sept. 17 vs. Tennessee State University
  • Homecoming: Sat., Oct. 15 vs. Western Kentucky
  • Last season recap: 7-6 overall
  • Tickets: Prices start at $8 for select single games.

🏈 University of Tennessee

  • Head coach: Josh Heupel (second season)
  • Kickoff: Thurs., Sept. 1 vs. Ball State
  • Homecoming: Sat., Oct. 22 vs. UT Martin
  • Last season recap: 7-6 overall
  • Tickets: Prices start at $20 for select single games.
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