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Hooker Named Semifinalist for Davey O’Brien Award

Tennessee redshirt senior Hendon Hooker has been named a Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award semifinalist, as announced by the Davey O’Brien Foundation on Tuesday.

Rae Burrell Named To Three Player Of The Year Preseason Watch Lists

Tennessee senior guard/forward Rae Burrell was named to three women’s college basketball player of preseason watch lists, those organizations announced on Tuesday.

WATCH: Butler on Georgia game “That’s what we plan to do, knock a #1 team off. That’s not a billboard statement or anything like that.”

Tennessee defensive lineman Matthew Butler spoke to the media Tuesday to look back on the win at Kentucky and preview Saturday’s game vs. #1 Georgia.

WATCH: Jackson on near INT vs. UK “If he would have thrown a better ball I would have picked it. It kind of hurt my heart a little bit.”

Tennessee defensive back Theo Jackson spoke to the media Tuesday to look back on the win at Kentucky and preview Saturday’s game vs. #1 Georgia.

WATCH: Jean-Mary on how to improve 3rd down D “Just understand down & distances, being stick aware. We have to be able to beat 1-on-1 blocks.”

Tennessee linebackers coach Brian Jean-Mary spoke to the media Tuesday to look back on the win at Kentucky and preview Saturday’s game vs. #1 Georgia.

WATCH: Burns on Payton “He’s one of those guys that’s a big play waiting to happen”

Tennessee wide receivers coach Kodi Burns spoke to the media Tuesday to look back on the win at Kentucky and preview Saturday’s game vs. #1 Georgia.

Jimmy’s Blog: Neuheisel likes Heupel as SEC Coach of the Year

Cites team’s offensive production despite attrition

Jimmy’s Blog: Garner says UT can’t ‘cower down’ to Georgia

Applauds UT decision to not impose bowl bann

Heupel & Player Quotes: Confident Vols Excited for Opportunity to Host Top-Ranked Georgia

The Tennessee football team is looking forward to a great opportunity this weekend when the Vols host top-ranked Georgia in a nationally televised game inside Neyland Stadium on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. on CBS.

Chandler Included on Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy Watch List

Tennessee freshman guard Kennedy Chandler has been named to the 50-player Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy Watch List, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced Monday.

Hooker & Mays Earn SEC Weekly Honors

Tennessee seniors Hendon Hooker and Cade Mays both earned SEC weekly honors on Monday, as announce by the league office.

Hooker Named Manning Award Star of the Week

For the second time this season, Tennessee redshirt senior quarterback Hendon Hooker has been selected by The Manning Award as one of its eight “Stars of the Week.”

Hoops Preview: #15/12 Lady Vols vs. Southern Illinois in season opener

No. 15/12 Tennessee (0-0) will open the 2021-22 campaign at home, welcoming Southern Illinois (0-0) on Wednesday for a 7:02 p.m. ET contest at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville.

Fulkerson Pledges Portion of NIL Earnings for Tennessee Fund Gift

Tennessee basketball standout John Fulkerson on Monday announced his intention to make a philanthropic gift to the Tennessee Fund following the Volunteers’ upcoming season based on the team’s offensive output.

Hoops Preview: #18 Tennessee vs. UT Martin in season opener

The 18th-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball is set to open its 112th season in program history when it takes on UT Martin Tuesday night at 7 p.m. ET inside Thompson-Boling Arena.

WATCH: Carvin on key vs. #1 Georgia “Can’t start behind the chains. Get ahead of the chains. That’s how we’re going to control the ballgame as well.”

Tennessee offensive lineman Jerome Carvin spoke to the media Monday to review the win at Kentucky and preview Saturday’s game vs. #1 Georgia.

WATCH: Payton on Hooker “Hendon is the most humble player I’ve probably ever met in my life”

Tennessee wide receiver JaVonta Payton spoke to the media Monday to review the win at Kentucky and preview Saturday’s game vs. #1 Georgia.

WATCH: Taylor on his pick-6 in UK win “The ball came and in my head I was like, ‘Is he dumb?’ (laugh)”

Tennessee cornerback Alontae Taylor spoke to the media Monday to review the win at Kentucky and preview Saturday’s game vs. #1 Georgia.

WATCH: Heupel on playing #1 Georgia “Great to be back home. Expect a great environment back home.”

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel held his Monday game week press conference reviewing the win at Kentucky and previewing Saturday’s game vs. #1 Georgia.

WATCH: Hooker after UK win “Like I said before, they’re the best receiving corps in the nation, in my opinion.”

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker spoke after the Vols won at No. 18 Kentucky 45-42.

WATCH: Jones Jr. on Hooker “That is what is expected of a great quarterback like Hendon. He is a great leader.”

Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. spoke after the Vols won at No. 18 Kentucky 45-42.

Quotes/Notes/Story: Vols Outlast No. 18 Wildcats In Road Shootout, 45-42

In a wild SEC East contest that featured five lead changes and over 1,000 yards of total offense, Tennessee outlasted No. 18 Kentucky, 45-42, on a cool Saturday night at Kroger Field.

Vince’s View: SEC Week 10 score predictions with 6 league matchups including Vols at Wildcats

7 SEC games to kick of November; Will Vols get a road SEC win at Kentucky?

Chandler Named to Lute Olson Award Preseason Watch List

Tennessee freshman guard Kennedy Chandler has been named to the 40-man Lute Olson National Player of the Year Preseason Watch List.

Football Preview: Vols Head North for Border Battle with No. 18 Kentucky

Fresh off a productive open week, Tennessee is back in action this Saturday night with another SEC east showdown against No. 18 Kentucky at Kroger Field in Lexington.

Transcript: Rick Barnes & Olivier Nkamhoua talk exhibition game, preview opener

The biggest takeaway would be that we still have a lot of work to do, especially defensively. This was the first time that we played a team that…

Jimmy’s Blog: Will Kentucky run QB against vulnerable UT defense?

Vols DC knows Levis from days at Penn State

WATCH: Heupel “Good Thursday with our guys. Good energy. Good focus. They’re excited to go compete.”

Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel spoke to the media for the final time before Tennessee’s SEC road game in Lexington vs. Kentucky Saturday night.

Jimmy’s Blog: Hooker impresses UK coach with decision making

Vols QB ranks first in SEC in pass efficiency

Postgame/Stats/Story: Lady Vols Win Sibling Rivalry, 108-44, in exhibition game

Kellie Harper’s No. 15/12 Tennessee women’s basketball team bested Ross Jolly, Harper’s brother, and the Georgia College Bobcats, 108-44

Lady Vols 12th In USA TODAY/WBCA Coaches Poll

The Tennessee women’s basketball team is ranked No. 12 in the first USA TODAY/WBCA Coaches Poll of the 2021-22 season.

Coach & Player Quotes: Refreshed Tennessee Unit Ready for Battle with Kentucky

With Tuesday practice in the books at Haslam Field, the Tennessee football team is a step closer to their weekend bout with No. 18 Kentucky in Lexington at 7 p.m. ET Saturday evening.

Hoops Preview: #15 Lady Vols vs. Georgia College – Exhibition Game

No. 15 Tennessee (0-0) will hit the court for its first contest of the 2021-22 season, facing off against Georgia College (0-0) in an exhibition game on Wednesday at 6:32 p.m. ET at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville.

Dayne Davis Nominated For Burlsworth Trophy

The Burlsworth Trophy selection committee announced Tuesday morning that Tennessee redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Dayne Davis is one of 88 players nominated for the 2021 Burlsworth Trophy.

Tennessee Baseball Fall World Series Slated for this Weekend

The Tennessee baseball team wraps up its fall season this weekend with its annual Fall World Series, which will begin on Friday evening and conclude on Sunday.

WATCH: Thomas “Matt Butler, he’s a real great teammate. He’s always putting other players ahead of himself. He’s taken me under his wing.”

Tennessee Volunteers football defensive lineman Omari Thomas spoke to the media Tuesday to review the season, discuss the open week and look ahead to Saturday’s SEC road game in Lexington vs. Kentucky.

WATCH: Small on offense coming back healthy “I’m very excited. It should be fun. We have a lot of confidence in winning any game.”

Tennessee Volunteers football running back Jabari Small spoke to the media Tuesday to review the season, discuss the open week and look ahead to Saturday’s SEC road game in Lexington vs. Kentucky.

WATCH: Taylor “Worked on my mental health a little bit. I’ve taken steps to reach out to the resources we have at the university. It’s been very helpful.”

Tennessee Volunteers football cornerback Alontae Taylor spoke to the media Tuesday to review the season, discuss the open week and look ahead to Saturday’s SEC road game in Lexington vs. Kentucky.

WATCH: OC Golesh on if they’ve dialed back runs by Hooker recently “Yes. He was banged up there for the last couple of weeks. You’d like to try to keep him upright. He is also an absolutely reckless runner in a lot of ways.”

Tennessee Volunteers football offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Alex Golesh spoke to the media Tuesday to review the season, discuss the open week and look ahead to Saturday’s SEC road game in Lexington vs. Kentucky.

WATCH: DC Banks on leading nation in TFLs “It’s more a credit to them, how hard they’re playing and giving the scheme a chance.”

Tennessee Volunteers football defensive coordinator Tim Banks spoke to the media Tuesday to review the season, discuss the open week and look ahead to Saturday’s SEC road game in Lexington vs. Kentucky.

Heupel & Player Quotes: Rested and Motivated Vols Ready for Stretch Run

Fresh off an open week, a well-rested Tennessee team was back inside the Anderson Training Center on Monday morning to begin preparations for an important SEC East battle against No. 18 Kentucky this weekend.