KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 4, 2025) – The ETSU football team will kick off the road portion of the 2025 schedule this Saturday when it visits Tennessee for a clash with the Volunteers.     
 
No. 1 – Kickoff - Saturday's game will kickoff at 3:32 p.m. ET at Neyland Stadium.   
 
No. 2 – Broadcast Information - The Buccaneer Sports Network (BSN) will provide ETSU fans with complete pregame, in-game and postgame coverage on the Bucs' flagship station WXSM-AM 640 and those with HD radio can listen on 101.5 WQUT HD-2. Click here for live audio.   
 
BSN begins its pregame programming one hour and 30 minutes prior to kickoff with the 30-minute Tennessee Lottery Tailgate Show, followed by the Pregame Show presented by Lafayette Heat & Air, which will lead up to 30 minutes prior to kickoff. The Appalachian Orthopedic Countdown to Kickoff will then lead into the final moments before kickoff.        
 
The broadcast team of "Voice of the Bucs" Jay Sandos, former ETSU quarterback Matt Wilhjelm (analyst), sideline reporter Robert Harper and Don Helman on stats will provide ETSU fans all the information they need to complement their game-day activities. 
   
At halftime, the crew will have the Hometown Plumbing Halftime Show, while fans can tune into the Mullican Flooring Post Game Show for a full wrap up, with game statistics, players and coach interviews and other post-game information.    
 
Saturday's game will also be broadcast on SEC Network+ with the commentary team of Matt Schumacker, Dustin Fox, and Stephanie Otey. 
 
No. 3 – Gameday Information - Directions to Neyland Stadium, parking information and tailgating policies can be found HERE.   
 
No. 4 – Watch Party at Johnny Brusco's Pizza – Saturday's game between the Volunteers and Bucs is sold out. However, if you don't have a ticket, Johnny Brusco's Pizza has you covered as all Tri-Cities locations will have the game on their TVs. Come and enjoy ETSU football facing and in-state foe with cheap drinks and food and the chance to win some ETSU gear! 
 
No. 5 – Pregame Tailgate in Knoxville - A pregame tailgate will be hosted by the ETSU National Alumni Association, ETSU Foundation President's Circle, and the ETSU Knoxville Alumni Club before ETSU takes on the Vols on Saturday, September 6 on the lawn of the UTK Tyson Alumni Center, 1600 Melrose Avenue. The event will begin at 1:30 p.m. Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. 
 
The tailgate will feature a catered lunch from Gus's World-Famous Fried Chicken and unlimited tea and water. Each adult guest (21 and over) will receive two (2) beverage tickets redeemable for wine or beer. Cost for the meal is $10 for adults and children five years and younger are free. The Pregame Tailgate tickets are non-refundable and include sales tax.  Register HERE. 
 
No. 6 – Series History - Saturday will mark the second all-time meeting between the Bucs and Volunteers. ETSU will be looking for its first win over Tennessee. 

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