How Tennessee has performed after an open date under Josh Heupel

A look at how Tennessee football has performed under Josh Heupel after an open date.

No. 6 Tennessee (4-0, 1-0 SEC) has an open date during Week 5 of the 2024 college football season. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

The Vols will return to action on Oct. 5 at Arkansas in Week 6.

Through four games, Tennessee defeated Chattanooga (69-3), North Carolina State (51-10), Kent State (71-0) and Oklahoma (25-15).

With an open date in Week 5, Vols Wire looks at how Tennessee performed under Josh Heupel after an off week since becoming head coach in 2021.

The Vols are also slated for a second open date in Week 9 on Oct. 26.

Josh Heupel in games after an open date at Tennessee

  • Oct. 14, 2023: Tennessee 20, Texas A&M 13 (Knoxville, Tennessee)
  • Oct. 8, 2022: Tennessee 40, LSU 13 (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
  • Nov. 6, 2021: Tennessee 45, Kentucky 42 (Lexington, Kentucky)
Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire