Tennessee Football vs LSU Game Time, TV Announced for Lane Kiffin's Return

Lane Kiffin is heading back to Neyland Stadium, and the Southeastern Conference has officially set the stage for one of college football’s most anticipated reunions.

No. 9 Tennessee and No. 22 LSU will square off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Nov. 21, with ESPN broadcasting the matchup, according to an announcement made by the SEC on Nov. 9.

Kiffin’s trip to Knoxville marks his first time back at Neyland Stadium since a volatile 2021 meeting when he coached Ole Miss. That autumn night dissolved into chaos when fans hurled a yellow golf ball, a mustard bottle, water bottles, crushed beer cans, and a hot dog onto the turf.

The barrage was sparked by a disputed officiating call, but it also drew fuel from lingering resentment among Tennessee supporters. Kiffin left his post as the Volunteers’ head coach after one season in 2010 to take the job at Southern Cal.

Since his departure, Kiffin has bounced across several major college programs. The historic series between the two schools stands at 21-10-3 in favor of Tennessee, which routed LSU 40-13 in Baton Rouge during their last meeting in 2022.

Before Kiffin and LSU arrive in Knoxville on Nov. 21, both programs face critical games against opponents from Texas.

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Tennessee travels to face Texas A&M on Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN, while LSU hosts No. 8 Texas at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC.

If both squads navigate their Lone Star state matchups successfully, the Nov. 21 showdown will carry direct College Football Playoff implications. Even with a potential stumble against Texas A&M, the Volunteers might still harbor an outside path to the 12-team playoff bracket if they can defeat LSU.