KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Following a record-setting win over ETSU, No. 15/15 Tennessee turns its attention to SEC play as the Vols host No. 6/3 Georgia on Saturday in a sold-out Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET, with the return of “Checker Neyland” showcasing UT’s iconic checkerboard pattern throughout the venue. The national spotlight will…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee football jumped to No. 15 in both the Associated Press Top 25 and AFCA Coaches poll with its SEC opener on deck against No. 6/3 Georgia Saturday in Neyland Stadium. The SEC opener for both teams is a Checker Neyland presented by Pilot contest, which showcases UT’s iconic checkerboard pattern through the stadium.…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 22/17 Tennessee exploded for 48 first-half points en route to a modern-era record total, dominating ETSU, 72-17, on Saturday afternoon in front of a sold-out crowd of 101,915 at Neyland Stadium in the Vols’ home opener. With three different quarterbacks leading scoring drives and passing for a combined 458 yards, the Big Orange (2-0)…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – As the 2025 NFL season kicks off this weekend, 33 former Tennessee Volunteers are set to compete on football’s biggest stage. Of those 33, 27 earned spots on active rosters while six begin the year on practice squads. A complete list of Vols in the NFL is available HERE. The season opens Thursday night…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – With Saturday’s home opener against ETSU approaching, No. 22/17 Tennessee offensive coordinator Joey Halzle and secondary coach Willie Martinez met with reporters to discuss the Vols’ preparations. Halzle emphasized the importance of tempo in the Vols’ offensive identity, noting its key role in helping to attack opposing defenses. “Our tempo is a part of our identity,” Halzle…… MORE
NEW ORLEANS – The Manning Award, sponsored by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, announced Tuesday that Tennessee senior quarterback Joey Aguilar was one of eight FBS quarterbacks recognized as “Stars of the Week” for their performances during Week 1 of the college football season. The Volunteer signal caller made his Tennessee debut in the Aflac Kickoff Game and led…… MORE
NEW ORLEANS – The Manning Award, sponsored by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, announced Tuesday that Tennessee senior quarterback Joey Aguilar was one of eight FBS quarterbacks recognized as “Stars of the Week” for their performances during Week 1 of the college football season. The Volunteer signal caller made his Tennessee debut in the Aflac Kickoff Game and led…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – For the sixth straight year, Tennessee is off to a 1-0 start after downing Syracuse in its season opener last weekend in Atlanta. The No. 24/18 Vols will look to build off that success as they prepare for their first home game of the 2025 campaign this Saturday afternoon against East Tennessee State…… MORE
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Southeastern Conference office announced Monday that a pair of Tennessee football standouts were recognized with weekly honors for their performances in the Vols’ season-opening victory over Syracuse. Colton Hood was selected as SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week, while Braylon Staley was tabbed the SEC Freshman of the Week. Hood finished his Tennessee debut with four…… MORE
ATLANTA – No. 24/18 Tennessee opened its 2025 season in commanding fashion Saturday afternoon, racing past Syracuse, 45-26, In the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Vols (1-0) struck quickly with 17 first-quarter points. After Max Gilbert drilled a 34-yard field goal on UT’s opening drive, sophomore running back Peyton Lewis capped an 85-yard march with a 2-yard touchdown…… MORE
