# Austin Peay State University athletic updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/austin-peay-state-university-announces-2026-27-mens-golf-sc > Updated: 2026-09-01T02:00:08.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 3. Austin Peay State University has announced several updates regarding its athletic programs. In football, Athletics Director Jordan Harmon confirmed the Governors will face the Tennessee Volunteers in the season opener on August 31, 2031, at Neyland Stadium. Harmon noted that scheduling such games “reflects the continued growth and ambition of our football program.” The men’s golf team has released its 10-tournament schedule for the 2026-27 season, which includes visits to venues such as Torrey Pines South Course and Inverness, as well as hosting the APSU Intercollegiate at the Clarksville Country Club. Additionally, head basketball coach Corey Gipson unveiled the highest-rated recruiting class in the department’s history, featuring 10 newcomers including eight freshmen and two veteran transfers. In softball, head coach Kassie Stanfill announced a five-game fall schedule for 2026, concluding with the annual Red & Black World Series in late October. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-01: Austin Peay State University announces athletic updates Austin Peay State University athletics announced a historic basketball recruiting class and released the 2026 softball fall schedule. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/austin-peay-state-university-announces-athletic-updates ### 2026-08-11: Austin Peay State University announces 2026-27 men's golf schedule Austin Peay State University men's golf coach Easton Key announced a 10-tournament schedule for the 2026-27 season, featuring historic venues and the return of the APSU Intercollegiate. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/austin-peay-state-university-announces-2026-27-mens-golf-schedule ### 2026-08-07: Austin Peay Football to Play Tennessee Volunteers in 2031 Season Opener Austin Peay football will play Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on Aug 31, 2031, marking the third meeting since 2013, announced by AD Jordan Harmon. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/austin-peay-football-to-play-tennessee-volunteers-in-2031-season-opener --- Cite as: Austin Peay State University athletic updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/austin-peay-state-university-announces-2026-27-mens-golf-sc