SEC Nation will kick off the 2025 regular season slate at the Tennessee vs Syracuse Aflac Kickoff game from Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium this Saturday. The SEC Network’s signature traveling show will feature all the mainstay names from prior seasons, including Paul Finebaum, Laura Rutledge, Roman Harper, Jordan Rodgers, and Tim Tebow.
Here’s a look at what you’ll need to know about the show, whether you’re in Atlanta for the game or watching from the comfort of your living room couch.
When Will SEC Nation Broadcast?
SEC Nation will take place from 10 a.m. to Noon ET on Saturday, Aug. 30.
The show will be preceded by an episode of Marty & McGee, which will also be live from Atlanta on the SEC Network set. That show takes place from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. ET.
Both shows can be watched on the SEC Network.
Where Will SEC Nation Take Place?
For those who are going to the game and want to see things up close, SEC Nation will take place at the International Plaza on the northwest corner of Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
It’s located directly in between Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena off of Centennial Olympic Park Drive.
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The Game
The Tennessee Volunteers and Syracuse Orange will kick off their 2025 regular season campaigns in a non-conference game from a neutral site that plays much more into Tennessee’s favor based on location. The stadium is only a 213-mile drive from Knoxville, whereas it’s a 963-mile haul from Syracuse, NY. That plays into Tennessee’s favor in terms of a home-field advantage.
This will be the fourth all-time matchup between the Volunteers and the Orange. Tennessee has won all three, with the first-ever meeting taking place in 1966. The Vols won that game, 18-12, in Jacksonville, FL. The next matchup came in 1998, when Tennessee squeaked out a 34-33 win over Syracuse in New York. The most recent game took place in 2001, with Tennessee winning by a score of 33-9 in Neyland Stadium.
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Stay tuned to Rocky Top Insider for complete coverage of the Tennessee-Syracuse kickoff from Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 30, at Noon ET.
