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Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt now has way-too-early start time due to rough weather

Things are set to start a bit earlier for the Vols and Commordores.
ByBraulio Perez|
The Vanderbilt and Tennessee baseball team argue after a NCAA baseball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Vanderbilt Commodores at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on May 11, 2025. Vanderbilt won 7-5 against Tennessee.
The Vanderbilt and Tennessee baseball team argue after a NCAA baseball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Vanderbilt Commodores at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on May 11, 2025. Vanderbilt won 7-5 against Tennessee. | Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Everyone can't wait for the Tennessee Vols baseball team to take on Vanderbilt on Saturday in the SEC Tournament semifinals. For those of you counting down the hours for the first pitch, go ahead and move things up in your mind by two.

In Hoover, Ala., there's some rough weather predicted for later in the day on Saturday. Because of this, the SEC has made the call to move the contest between the in-state rivals from 12 p.m. CT to 10 a.m. CT. For those of you watching at home in Knoxville, that means things will get started at 11 a.m. ET instead of 1 p.m.

Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt in the SEC Tournament semifinals will begin at 10 a.m. CT

A quick look on social media showcases that plenty of Vols fans are pretty upset over this change. A 10 a.m. local time start? The coffee is still going to be warm on the pot by the time these two teams end up getting this show going.

Having said that, it's not going to take away from what should be an entertaining dance from start to finish. The last time Vandy and Tennessee faced off, things ended with a Commodores win, but that wasn't the entire story.

There was plenty of back-and-forth trash talk going on, which ultimately led to both benches clearing. You could cut the tension with a butter knife. This time around, there's a trip to the SEC title game on the line and the Vols have revenge on their minds.

Both teams have looked impressive thus far, including Tennessee posting its thrilling upset over Texas, the No. 2 team in the country, on Thursday night. Gavin Kilen was the hero in that victory and he's poised to deliver more of the same. Get your morning started extra early on Saturday, as the Vols are hoping to end Vanderbilt's tournament title hopes. The time doesn't matter here. Get your popcorn ready.

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