Josh Heupel, Vols ‘excited’ to open SEC play

Josh Heupel and the Vols are excited to open SEC play.

Tennessee (2-1) will play at No. 12 Florida (2-1) Saturday in Week 4.

Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. EDT. ESPN will televise the divisional matchup.

First-year Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel met with media on Monday to discuss opening Southeastern Conference play at Florida.

“Obviously, everybody in the building’s excited, opportunity to start conference play,” Heupel said. “Obviously, know the level of competition’s going to rise this week. Looking forward to the challenge going down there on the road, first road game for us as a program here.

“Obviously, the week of preparation is going to be really important, paying attention to the details. You get on the road, communication is going to be critical in all three phases of the game, something that, offensively, is going to be critical in particular. Looking forward to the challenge. Guys came into the building today, had an opportunity to watch the video with them, get some work on the grass, and ready to get going here.”

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