Who are the Tennessee Vols football vs. Ball State Cardinals officials, referee?
SEC official Steve Marlowe is the referee for Tennessee football's season opener vs. Ball State on Thursday in Neyland Stadium.
The Vols start Year 2 of the Josh Heupel era with higher expectations and a high-powered offense led by quarterback Hendon Hooker.
Last season, Tennessee was 7-6. Ball State was 6-7 under Mike Neu, a former Cardinals quarterback who is starting his seventh year as head coach.
Tennessee Vols football vs. Ball State referee, officials
Referee: Steve Marlowe
Umpire: Rodney Lawary
Linesman: Ralph Green
Line Judge: Marc Bovos
Back Judge: Wayne Gautney
Field Judge: Andy Britton
Side Judge: Justin Larrew
Center Judge: Marc Carles
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