Preview: 2022 football season in Middle Tennessee

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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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Dylan is based in Nashville, TN and has worked in local media since 2015. In her free time, she enjoys spending her weekends at the Belcourt Theatre and strolling through Centennial Park with her dog, Ranger.
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