The Tennessee Volunteers have announced their starting lineup for the first game of the season, as they inch closer to kickoff against the Furman Paladins, a team that they are expected to defeat soundly inside Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 3:30 PM EDT, and Tennessee fans await the first snap of the game.One of the biggest questions entering the contest was who the starter would be for each position, as the Vols have plenty of position battles at the moment. Luckily for Tennessee fans, they no longer have to wait, as it has been announced who the Vols will be playing to begin the contest.Here is who the Vols will be starting on the first snap on both offense and defense on Saturday.Offensive Starters vs. FurmanDec 30, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Desean Bishop (18) runs with the ball after a made catch against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectQuarterback: Faizon BrandonRunning Back: DeSean BishopWide Receiver (Outside): Mike MatthewsWide Receiver (Outside): Radarious Jackson or Travis Smith Jr. or TK KeysWide Receiver (Slot): Braylon StaleyTight End: Ethan DavisLeft Tackle: David Sanders Jr.Left Guard: Wendell Moe Jr.Center: Sam PendletonRight Guard: Jesse Perry or Sham UmarovRight Tackle: Jesse Perry or Ory WilliamsDefensive Starters vs. FurmanTennessee linebacker Amare Campbell (0) during the Vols' preseason football practice in Knoxville on Aug. 18, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectEDGE: Tyree WeathersbyEDGE: Jordan Norman or Mariyon DyeDefensive Line: Daevin Hobbs or Nathan RobinsonDefensive Line: Xavier GilliamLinebacker: Amare CampbellLinebacker: Jeremiah TelanderCornerback (Outside): Kayin LeeCornerback (Outside): Ty RedmondStar: Qua MossSafety: TJ MetcalfSafety: DeJuan LaneSpecial Team Starters vs. FurmanTennessee punter Jackson Ross (98) celebrates a field goal during a college football game between Tennessee and ETSU at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, on September 6, 2025. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectKicker: Cooper RanvierPunter: Jackson RossKick Returner: Daune Morris or Joakim DodsonPunt Returner: Qua Moss or Daune Morris or Braylon StaleyThis game will feature plenty of depth, so if your favorite player is not listed as a starter, don't you worry. It is also early in the season, so the depth chart is liable to change often and very quickly. I encourage all fans to monitor this all season long, as this is something that can show the growth of the players that aren't listed as starters.Regardless, it's almost kickoff time in Tennessee, and fans have the chance to finally get a taste of Tennessee football. It seems like it could be a great season in Knoxville, Tennessee, to say the least.Send your questions, comments, and hot takes to our email tennesseeonsi@gmail.com for the chance to be featured in an article!Follow Our Social Media Accounts• Follow Vols on SI on X (Click HERE)• Follow Vols on SI on Facebook (Click HERE)• Follow Vols on SI on Instagram (Click HERE)• Subscribe to Vols on SI on YouTube (Click HERE)Sign up for our newsletter to have articles sent straight to your email daily HERE.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow