Vols’ all-time record on August 30

Vols’ all-time record on August 30.

KNOXVILLE — The University of Tennessee first fielded a football team in 1891.

Vols Wire will look at each calendar date that Tennessee has played on its history of the program.

August 30

Tennessee football has played three games on August 30 during its history of the program.

UT is undefeated (3-0) all-time in games on the date.

The Vols first played on August 30 during the 1987 season, defeating No. 16 Iowa, 23-22, in the Kickoff Classic V. The contest was played in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Tennessee defeated Texas Tech, 52-17, at Neyland Stadium to kickoff the 1997 season.

The Vols were also victorious over Fresno State, 24-6, to open the 2003 campaign in Knoxville.