Sat Sep 06 18:30:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
WVLT’s “Volunteer Gameday” show is launching its second week of the college football season with a special broadcast from the University of Tennessee campus ahead of the Vols’ home opener against ETSU. The show will feature interviews with Athletics Director Danny White, a report on kicker Max Gilbert, spotlighting of ETSU players with Knoxville ties, insights from Voice of the Vols Mike Keith, and analysis from former VFL Heath Shuler. It airs two hours before kickoff, at 1:30 p.m. EST, on the Tennessee Valley Sports Network and streaming apps.
**News Article:**
**Volunteer Gameday Kicks Off Week Two with Special Broadcast from UT Campus**
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – “Volunteer Gameday” is bringing fans an inside look at Tennessee Athletics as the Vols prepare for their home opener against ETSU this Saturday. The show will broadcast live from the University of Tennessee campus for the first time this season, promising viewers a special pre-game experience.
The lineup includes a guest appearance from Athletics Director and Vice Chancellor Danny White, who will discuss the latest news and developments in Tennessee sports. WVLT Sports’ John Sartori and Rylee Robinson will focus on Tennessee kicker Max Gilbert and highlight ETSU players with Knoxville roots making their return to the Scruffy City.
Fans can also expect exclusive pre-game analysis from Voice of the Vols Mike Keith, along with insights from VFL Heath Shuler, who will go “Inside the Gameplan” with WVLT’s Brittany Tarwater.
“Volunteer Gameday” airs two hours before kickoff, at 1:30 p.m. EST on the Tennessee Valley Sports Network (MyVLT) and streaming on WVLT’s and WSMV’s smart TV apps. Don’t miss out on the pre-game coverage as the Vols gear up for their first home game of the season.
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