Tennessee blasted ETSU 72-17 at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 6, 2025, in a Week 2 matchup carried by SEC Network Plus and ESPN+. Cade McNamara steered a balanced attack, with the Vols piling up points on the ground and through the air. ETSU found a few answers but couldn’t keep pace against the SEC side. The blowout highlighted the talent gap and gave both teams clear takeaways for the weeks ahead.