This is going to be a good one. The 2024 NCAA volleyball season continues its blockbuster opening week with a Big Ten-SEC crossover as Tennessee hosts Penn State.
Both the Vols and Nittany Lions lost in the NCAA regional semifinals in 2023 and are looking to make waves this season among their new and improved conferences. It won't come easy, but it'll prepare them come the postseason in December.
No. 7 Penn State has a shot at returning to Big Ten glory will the return of Jess Mruzik, Taylor Trammel and the addition of some top freshmen. And we all know that if you can survive Big Ten volleyball, you can make it anywhere.
Meanwhile, the No. 15 Vols will have to learn quick to replace hitters Morgahn Fingall and Erykah Lovett. It shouldn't be too hard with the return of all-conference setter Caroline Kerr and addition of Nebraska transfer Hayden Kubik. The SEC is up for grabs, and Tennessee has a chance at sneaking to the top of the standings come conference play.
WATCH: Penn State vs. Tennessee college volleyball game on Fubo (free trial)
Penn State and Tennessee volleyball have strong potential this season, but up first they have a top-15 battle in Knoxville. Here's how to watch their season opener.
How to watch Penn State vs. Tennessee volleyball
- TV channel: ESPNU
- Live stream: Fubo
Penn State-Tennessee volleyball will be broadcast on ESPNU. Cord-cutters can live stream the game on Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.
Penn State vs. Tennessee start time
- Date: Friday, Aug. 30
- Time: 6 p.m. ET
The Vols host the Nittany Lions on Friday, Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. ET from Knoxville.
Penn State volleyball schedule 2024
Below is a complete breakdown of the Nittany Lions' non-conference schedule for 2024.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Fri., Aug. 30 | at Tennessee | 6 p.m. | ESPNU, Fubo |
| Sun., Sept. 1 | at Temple | 1:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Tues., Sept. 3 | vs. Louisville | 7:30 p.m. | BTN, Fubo |
| Fri., Sept. 6 | at Kentucky | 7 p.m. | SECN, Fubo |
| Sat., Sept. 7 | vs. Ball State | 5 p.m. | – |
| Fri., Sept. 13 | vs. Duke | 8:30 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Sat., Sept. 14 | vs. Princeton | 10 a.m. | – |
| Sat., Sept. 14 | vs. St. John's | 6:30 p.m. | – |
| Wed., Sept. 18 | at Pitt | 7 p.m. | ACCN, Fubo |
| Fri., Sept. 20 | vs. James Madison | 7 p.m. | – |
| Sun., Sept. 22 | vs. Yale | 2 p.m. | – |
Tennessee volleyball schedule 2024
Below is a complete breakdown of the Volunteers' non-conference schedule for 2024.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Fri., Aug. 30 | vs. Penn State | 6 p.m. | ESPNU, Fubo |
| Sun., Sept. 1 | at Louisville | 4 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo |
| Thurs., Sept. 5 | vs. UCLA | 7 p.m. | SECN, Fubo |
| Fri., Sept. 6 | vs. LIU | 6:30 p.m. | SECN+ |
| Tues., Sept. 10 | at Western Kentucky | 7 p.m. | – |
| Sat., Sept. 14 | at Coastal Carolina | 5 p.m. | – |
| Sun., Sept. 15 | at Coastal Carolina | 1 p.m. | – |
| Mon., Sept. 16 | at Wofford | 5 p.m. | – |
| Thurs., Sept. 19 | vs. Western Michigan | 6 p.m. | SECN+ |
| Fri., Sept. 20 | vs. Western Michigan | 2 p.m. | SECN+ |