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Tennessee football announces Checker Neyland for Texas game in 2026 season
TL;DR
Tennessee football will host Texas for the Checker Neyland game on September 26, 2026. Arch Manning will play against the Vols on the home turf of his uncle, Peyton Manning.
Key points
- Tennessee football will host Texas in 2026.
- The game is scheduled for September 26.
- Arch Manning will face the Vols at Neyland Stadium.
- Peyton Manning's legacy adds significance to the matchup.
- Checker Neyland is a fan tradition at Tennessee games.
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Tennessee football announces Checker Neyland for Texas game in 2026 season
Tennessee football will host Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns for its Checker Neyland game in the 2026 season.
Texas will make its first trip ever to Tennessee on Sept. 26. And Manning, the Longhorns quarterback, will face the Vols on the home turf of his uncle, legendary quarterback Peyton Manning. It should be quite a sight, per usual for the orange and white spectacle.
Checker Neyland was among the 2026 game designations that UT announced on May 5.
Checker Neyland showcases UT's checkerboard pattern across the stadium by utilizing the sections in a strategic manner. Fans are assigned either orange or white based on their seat location. Fans can find which color to wear at CheckerNeyland.com.
It will be the sixth straight season UT holds a Checker Neyland game following a four-year hiatus. It is the 10th Checker Neyland game at UT. The Vols are 4-5 in the nine previous Checker Neyland games with three of the wins coming against Florida. They are 3-2 in coach Josh Heupel's tenure in such games.
Q&A
What is the Checker Neyland game for Tennessee football?
The Checker Neyland game is a special event where fans wear orange and white to create a checkerboard effect in the stands during a Tennessee football game.
When will Texas play Tennessee in the Checker Neyland game?
Texas will play Tennessee in the Checker Neyland game on September 26, 2026.
Who is Arch Manning and why is his game against Tennessee significant?
Arch Manning is the quarterback for Texas and is significant because he is the nephew of legendary Tennessee quarterback Peyton Manning, making this matchup particularly noteworthy.
