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Football Preview: Vols Host In-State Foe Tennessee Tech
Tennessee closes out its season-opening three-game homestand with an in-state battle against Tennessee Tech on Saturday at noon ET inside Neyland Stadium.
Transcript: Special Teams Shines, Vols Seeking Improved Communication
Tennessee football is seeking to rebound from its first setback of the season last Saturday, and head coach Josh Heupel says a significant part of the squad’s improvement can come from better communication.
Fulkerson, Key to Represent Tennessee on SEC Basketball Leadership Council
The Southeastern Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Leadership Council is set to hold its annual meeting on Thursday, with super senior John Fulkerson and junior Tamari Key representing the Vols and Lady Vols, respectively.
SEC Week 3 score predictions and picks ATS of 12 games including Tennessee/TN Tech
See my score prediction for the UT/TN Tech game, Bama/UF and more in Week 3 in SEC
WATCH: WWE Superstar Bianca Belair on 99.1 The Sports Animal “This is what I was born to do”
We visited with Knoxville product, a former WWE Champion about her journey, UT, Knoxville, more
WATCH: Heupel “If you’ve got varying levels of engagement in how you prepare then you’re setting yourself up for failure”
Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel spoke with the media for the final time before Saturday’s Game 3 matchup at home vs. Tennessee Tech.
WATCH: Princeton Fant “We’ve (tight ends) been involved a whole lot more, definitely, and I love it”
Tennessee tight end Princeton Fant talked to the local media in Knoxville ahead of this weekend’s home game vs. Tennessee Tech.
WATCH: Matthew Butler “You have to hate losing so much that you do what it takes to not lose again”
Tennessee defensive lineman Matthew Butler talked to the local media in Knoxville ahead of this weekend’s home game vs. Tennessee Tech.
WATCH: Trevon Flowers “I feel great about our relationship between the players and the staff”
Tennessee safety Trevon Flowers talked to the local media in Knoxville ahead of this weekend’s home game vs. Tennessee Tech.
WATCH: Willie Martinez “Anytime you put yourself in a one-on-one situation where you can dominate a receiver, or receivers, it allows you to do so much more”
Tennessee defensive backs coach Willie Martinez talked to the local media in Knoxville ahead of this weekend’s home game vs. Tennessee Tech.
WATCH: Kodi Burns on Jimmy Calloway “I was really impressed with him. The sky’s the limit.”
Tennessee wide receivers coach Kodi Burns talked to the local media in Knoxville ahead of this weekend’s home game vs. Tennessee Tech.
Quotes: Coaches, Vols Look To Create Game-Changing Plays For Tennessee Tech Matchup
With preparations underway for Tennessee football’s Week 3 non-conference bout with Tennessee Tech, assistant coaches Kodi Burns (wide receivers) and Willie Martinez (secondary) and select players met with media Tuesday afternoon.
Quotes: Heupel, Vols Look Forward to Matchup with Tennessee Tech
The Tennessee football team was back at work on Monday in preparation for in-state foe Tennessee Tech, who will make the short trip east from Cookeville to take on the Vols at noon ET this Saturday at Neyland Stadium.
WATCH: Chase McGrath on his FG range “It depends on the conditions. I’m comfortable up to like 55 (yards) on some days.”
Tennessee place kicker Chase McGrath spoke with the media Monday looking back on Week 2 and ahead to Tennessee Tech.
WATCH: J. Carvin “Hendon, he did an outstanding job coming in where it was not a dropoff. Communication was on-point. He made plays.”
Tennessee interior offensive lineman Jerome Carvin spoke with the media Monday looking back on Week 2 and ahead to Tennessee Tech.
WATCH: Tyler Baron “I think we’re going to respond better than we have since I’ve been here. I’ll stand by that.”
Tennessee defensive end/outside linebacker Tyler Baron spoke with the media Monday looking back on Week 2 and ahead to Tennessee Tech.
WATCH: Josh Heupel on Milton’s deep throws “He’s shown that he has the ability to do that (complete them) in the way he’s practiced”
Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel held his game week press conference Monday looking back on Week 2 and ahead to Tennessee Tech.
PHOTO GALLERY: Tennessee vs. Pittsburgh Johnny Majors Classic
Here are some images from UT Athletics and from The Sports Animal staff from Pittsburgh’s 41-34 win over Tennessee in Knoxville Saturday.
Vols Fall In Fierce Fight With Panthers, 41-34
A resilient Tennessee team carried the fight to Pitt for 60 minutes on Saturday afternoon, coming up just short in a 41-34 setback in the Johnny Majors Classic at Neyland Stadium.
Jimmy’s blog: Vols had chance to win despite plethora of penalties
QB Hooker comes off bench to spark offense
WATCH: 99.1 THE Sports Animal postgame review of Pitt’s 41-34 win over UT
Hosts Josh Ward and Vince Ferrara reviewed and analyzed Pittsburgh’s 41-34 win in Knoxville in Week 2 in the Johnny Majors Classic at Neyland Stadium.
WATCH: Jimmy Calloway & Christian Charles postgame after UT loss to Pitt
Tennessee wide receiver Jimmy Calloway and defensive back Christian Charles took questions in the postgame Saturday after Tennessee’s 41-34 home loss to Pittsburgh.
WATCH: Theo Jackson & Jacob Warren postgame after UT loss to Pitt
Tennessee defensive back Theo Jackson and tight end Jacob Warren took questions in the postgame Saturday after Tennessee’s 41-34 home loss to Pittsburgh.
WATCH: Josh Heupel postgame after Pitt defeats UT 41-34
Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel took questions at his postgame press conference Saturday after Tennessee’s 41-34 home loss to Pittsburgh.
SEC Week 2 score predictions and picks ATS of 13 games including Tennessee/Pitt
Week 1 Records: 8-6 ATS, 11-3 straight-up; 1st SEC game this week; UT/Pitt
27 Vols in the NFL, 18 on active rosters to start season after late moves; VFL update/list
10 Vols slated to start in Week 1 of the NFL season; 6 players are on IR, 3 on practice squads
WATCH: Josh Heupel “They’ve had a great week of preparation. I like the mindset and mentality.”
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel held his final media availability Thursday before game 2 of the season vs. Pitt Saturday in Knoxville.
Tennessee’s SEC schedule dates/games announced for the season
The Southeastern Conference released dates for each school’s conference games Thursday.
SEC Announces Men’s Basketball Schedule: UT opens at Bama
The Southeastern Conference unveiled its 126-game men’s basketball schedule for the 2021-22 season on Thursday.
UT Hosting Free Vaccination Clinic at Vol Village Prior to Football Game Saturday
In partnership with the UT Student Health Center and the Knox County Health Department, Tennessee Athletics is offering doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on campus Saturday.
Coach & Player Transcripts: Vols Locked In On Saturday’s Pittsburgh Matchup
Defensive coordinator Tim Banks, running backs coach Jerry Mack and select offensive players met with media Tuesday to discuss the team’s preparations for the Panthers.
WATCH: J. Small on Milton “Definitely his arm strength, poise, he’s a leader, he’s vocal. Brings a physical presence to the run game.”
Tennessee running back Jabari Small reviewed the Bowling Green game and looked ahead to Saturday’s game vs. Pittsburgh.
WATCH: Tillman on missed deep balls “We’ve been hitting on those at practice. Was the first game. We both probably had some jitters.”
Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman reviewed the Bowling Green game and looked ahead to Saturday’s game vs. Pittsburgh.
WATCH: Jerome Carvin on Pitt “They do a very good job especially third and long. They have good blitz packages.”
Tennessee offensive lineman Jerome Carvin reviewed the Bowling Green game and looked ahead to Saturday’s game vs. Pittsburgh.
WATCH: Tim Banks on Theo Jackson “Level of preparation is really the model of what we want the young players to look at”
Tennessee defensive coordinator Tim Banks reviewed the Bowling Green game and looked ahead to Saturday’s game vs. Pittsburgh.
WATCH: Jerry Mack on what impressed about RBs “Physicality and violence that they ran the football with”
Tennessee running backs coach Jerry Mack reviewed the Bowling Green game and looked ahead to Saturday’s game vs. Pittsburgh.
Vols Preparing for “Tough and Physical” Pitt Team in Johnny Majors Classic
Josh Heupel took to the podium on Monday afternoon to recap last week’s win and preview this weekend’s contest against Pittsburgh.
WATCH: Caleb Tremblay on first game “It was an amazing experience. The fans are really engaged here. The energy was great. Loved it.”
Tennessee defensive lineman Caleb Tremblay spoke to the media on Monday to preview Saturday’s game vs. Pittsburgh at Noon ET.
WATCH: Alontae Taylor on Pitt “Great quarterback. I know they have the transfer tight end from Florida, #7. They used him pretty well.”
Tennessee defensive back Alontae Taylor spoke to the media on Monday to preview Saturday’s game vs. Pittsburgh at Noon ET.
WATCH: Tyler Baron on d-line in opener “There was definitely tons of stuff we can correct”
Tennessee defensive end Tyler Baron spoke to the media on Monday to preview Saturday’s game vs. Pittsburgh at Noon ET.
WATCH: Josh Heupel reviews BG win; talks player availability, Pitt, Joe & McKenzie Milton
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel held his weekly press conference on Monday to preview Saturday’s game vs. Pittsburgh at Noon ET.
Vince’s View: 5 most promising takeaways from Tennessee’s season opening win
Despite the light opponent, there are some things that most stood-out as good signs for UT
VFL in the NFL Update: 19 Vols on rosters; UT players signed to practice squad, few released
8 moves in NFL involving Vols in the NFL; see the full list of VFLs with depth charts, more
You could see 27 different former Vols play for other FBS teams this season; full list with jersey numbers
Tracking all outgoing UT transfers playing for other colleges; 15 Power Five, 12 Group of Five
PHOTO GALLERY: Tennessee’s win over Bowling Green
Here are some images provided by UT Athletics from Tennessee’s season-opening 38-6 win over Bowling Green in Knoxville.
Jimmy’s blog: Vols get win but need more efficiency in pass game
Small, Evans each rush for 116 yards and a score
WATCH: Joe Milton III & Theo Jackson postgame after 38-6 win over Bowling Green
Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III and defensive back Theo Jackson spoke to the media after the Vols defeated Bowling Green 38-6 in the 2021 season opener at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville.
WATCH: Josh Heupel postgame after 38-6 win over Bowling Green
Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel spoke to the media after the Vols defeated Bowling Green 38-6 in the 2021 season opener at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville.
Vols Run Past Falcons, 38-6, To Open Heupel Era
Running backs Tiyon Evans and Jabari Small each turned in 100-yard nights, as Tennessee scored four touchdowns on the ground and rushed past Bowling Green, 38-6
SEC Week 1 score predictions of all 14 games including Vols/BG, UGA/Clemson & who covers
Coming off of 85% correct SEC picks in crazy 2020, I break down each game including Tenn/BG
