Jonathan Wagner of ON3 released his latest field of 64 projections, and he has Tennessee hosting Dallas Baptist, Kansas and Tennessee Tech.

"Tony (Vitello) and I have had some conversations about doing some early, possibly a game this fall." Smokies President Chris Allen said.

Tennessee pitcher Tegan Kuhns (21) pitches during a NCAA baseball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Vanderbilt Commodores at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on May 11, 2025.