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Gate 21B to be Renamed for VFL Danny Burnley
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Gate 21B to be Renamed for VFL Danny Burnley

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Nearly 102,000 fans pour into Neyland Stadium to cheer on their beloved Tennessee Volunteers football team through 25 different gates around the stadium. Since Neyland opened its doors for the first time over a century ago in 1924, few gates have earned the privilege of dedication, with only five entrances around the stadium…MORE

Vol Legend Al Wilson to Serve as Honorary Captain for Aflac Kickoff Game
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Vol Legend Al Wilson to Serve as Honorary Captain for Aflac Kickoff Game

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football legend Al Wilson will serve as the honorary captain for the Volunteers’ season opener in the Aflac Kickoff Game against Syracuse on Saturday afternoon in Atlanta. Widely considered one of the greatest players in program history, Wilson was the captain and leader of the defense for UT’s 1998 undefeated national championship…MORE

Josh Heupel Earns Contract Extension Through January 2030
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Josh Heupel Earns Contract Extension Through January 2030

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After leading Tennessee football to its winningest three-year stretch in more than two decades, head coach Josh Heupel has received a contract extension through January 2030, Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White announced Tuesday.   “The revival of our football program under Josh’s leadership has made everyone in Big Orange Country proud to be a…MORE

#24/18 Vols Ready For Season Opener
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#24/18 Vols Ready For Season Opener

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – With the offseason wrapped up and only four days until the season opener in Atlanta, the No. 24/18 Vols took Haslam Field Tuesday morning to continue game week prep for Saturday’s contest against Syracuse in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (12 p.m. ET, ABC). Defensive coordinator Tim Banks and running backs coach De’Rail Sims met…MORE

Sanders Jr. Tabbed to Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award Watch List
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Sanders Jr. Tabbed to Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award Watch List

PHILADELPHIA – Highly-touted Tennessee offensive lineman David Sanders Jr. was named to the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award watch list, as announced by the Maxwell Football Club on Tuesday. The award is presented annually to the most outstanding freshman player in college football. Named after Shaun Alexander since 2018, this award recognizes the exceptional performance and…MORE

Heupel, #24/18 Vols Begin Game Week Prep for Season Opener Against Syracuse
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Heupel, #24/18 Vols Begin Game Week Prep for Season Opener Against Syracuse

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Game week has arrived on Rocky Top as No. 24/18 Tennessee prepares to open its 129th football season Saturday against Syracuse in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta (12 p.m. ET, ABC). After Monday morning meetings and workouts, head coach Josh Heupel met with local media inside the Neyland-Thompson Sports Center for…MORE

New Neyland Stadium Preserved By Pilot Initiatives Coming This Fall
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New Neyland Stadium Preserved By Pilot Initiatives Coming This Fall

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Another exciting season in Neyland Stadium is coming Sept. 6, and Tennessee fans can expect many new enhancements this fall. As the presenting partner of the Neyland Stadium renovation project, Pilot continues to invest in modernizing and enhancing the fan experience. Tennessee announced a historic transformative partnership with Pilot last year to preserve the iconic…MORE

Countdown to Kickoff Hits 9 Days
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Countdown to Kickoff Hits 9 Days

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Countdown to kickoff is down to 9 days, and the 18th-ranked Vols are ramping up. On Wednesday, Joey Aguilar, Ethan Davis, Arion Carter and Bryson Eason met with reporters to break down the team’s progress. “It’s just a lot of anticipation building up right now,” Carter said. “You know, just going in, game prepping and everything, just want to…MORE

Nicky Anosike Set For GKSHOF Induction
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Nicky Anosike Set For GKSHOF Induction

Two-time NCAA Champion Tennessee women’s basketball standout Nicky Anosike is set to be inducted into the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame. Anosike will join fellow class of 2025 inductees Adam Brock, Bryan Brown, Charles Fondren, Ken Johnson, Conchita Owenby, Dr. Jerry Punch, Frankie Randall and the late Gary Toulson. They’ll be honored on Aug. 21 at the…MORE

Vols Sold Out of Season Tickets for Third Straight Year
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Vols Sold Out of Season Tickets for Third Straight Year

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee announced Wednesday afternoon that the men’s basketball program has sold its complete allotment of 14,500 season tickets for the 2025-26 campaign at the Food City Center. This is the seventh consecutive full-capacity season in which over 13,000 fans have purchased season tickets to see the Volunteers compete, including the…MORE

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