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Vol Report: LSU week begins; Brady Hoke as interim begins

Vol Report: LSU week begins; Brady Hoke as interim begins

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee football interim head coach Brady Hoke spoke to reporters at Monday’s noon press conference in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. Hoke was named Tennessee’s interim head coach on Sunday. He made it clear on Monday that he and the coaching staff are focused on the team’s seniors and that group’s final two regular season games in orange and…

Hoops Preview: Tennessee (1-0) vs. High Point (1-0) Tue

Hoops Preview: Tennessee (1-0) vs. High Point (1-0) Tue

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee basketball team will face its second-consecutive Big South opponent Tuesday night, as the Vols host High Point at Thompson-Boling Arena for a 7 p.m. ET tip. Tuesday’s game is available online through SEC Network + (WatchESPN). Visit WatchESPN.com or download the WatchESPN app to view the game on a computer or mobile device. Courtney Lyle (play-by-play) and Vincent…

UT’s official statement on John Currie’s firing of Butch Jones

UT’s official statement on John Currie’s firing of Butch Jones

STATEMENT FROM TENNESSEE VICE CHANCELLOR/DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS JOHN CURRIE  “I would like to emphasize how much I appreciate Butch and Barb Jones and their sons, Alex, Adam and Andrew. The Jones family has poured their heart and soul into this Tennessee football program and the Knoxville community. We have been fortunate to have Coach Jones…

Vols blown out at Missouri 50-17, drop to 0-6 in SEC

Vols blown out at Missouri 50-17, drop to 0-6 in SEC

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The Tennessee Volunteers dropped their final road SEC game of the season, 50-17, on Saturday night to Missouri as true freshman quarterback Will McBride made his first-career start for the Big Orange. Tennessee (4-6, 0-6 SEC) now holds a 2-4 all-time record against Missouri (5-5, 2-4 SEC), including a 1-2 record in Columbia. In his first…

Football Preview: Tennessee at Missouri

Football Preview: Tennessee at Missouri

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee wraps its regular-season road schedule on Saturday when the Vols head to Columbia to play Missouri at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. The game will feature a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff on SEC Network. Tom Hart (play-by-play) and Jordan Rodgers (analyst) will be in the booth and Cole Cubelic will report from the sidelines. Vol Network…

Hoops Preview: Tennessee vs. Presbyterian in Season Opener

Hoops Preview: Tennessee vs. Presbyterian in Season Opener

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee basketball program begins its 108th season on Friday night when it welcomes Presbyterian to Thompson-Boling Arena for a 7:01 p.m. ET tip. Friday’s game does not feature a television broadcast, but fans can catch all the action online through SEC Network + (WatchESPN). Visit WatchESPN.com or download the WatchESPN app to view the game on a computer…

Vol Report: UT Defense Looking Forward to Facing High-Powered Tigers

Vol Report: UT Defense Looking Forward to Facing High-Powered Tigers

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee head coach Butch Jones met with the media for the final time this week during his Wednesday press conference at the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. Jones talked about the challenges of facing Missouri’s fast paced and high-powered offense, Trey Smith‘s contributions along the offensive line and the quarterback situation heading into this Saturday’s game in Columbia, Mo.…

Lady Vols freshmen impress in exhibition win over Carson-Newman 121-76

Lady Vols freshmen impress in exhibition win over Carson-Newman 121-76

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The nation’s No. 1 recruiting class combined for 76 points to lead No. 14/18 Tennessee past Carson-Newman, 121-76, in a season-opening exhibition game Tuesday night at Thompson-Boling Arena. Featuring a foursome of McDonald’s All-Americans, the young Lady Vols did not take long to make an impact in their opening performance. Rennia Davis led the way for Tennessee,…

Vol Report: Prep Continues for Final SEC Road Trip

Vol Report: Prep Continues for Final SEC Road Trip

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee senior Ethan Wolf, juniors Micah Abernathy and Shy Tuttle and freshman Trey Smith met with the media on Tuesdayafternoon to talk about the Vols’ final SEC road trip. UT heads to Columbia, Mo., this Saturday to face Missouri after defeating Southern Miss on Homecoming. The Vols are 2-3 all-time when playing the Tigers, having taken a 19-8 win when the two teams…

Vol Report: Missouri Week Begins

Vol Report: Missouri Week Begins

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee football head coach Butch Jones, offensive coordinator Larry Scott, defensive coordinator Bob Shoop and UT student-athletes spoke to reporters on Monday in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. UT held practice inside the Neyland-Thompson Sports Center. The Vols (4-5, 0-5 SEC) are coming off a 24-10 win over Southern Miss in this past Saturday’s Homecoming game. Jones said that…

Vols Post Exhibition Road Win at Clemson 71-67

Vols Post Exhibition Road Win at Clemson 71-67

CLEMSON, S.C. — Tennessee capped off its preseason with a thrilling, 71-67 victory over Clemson at Littlejohn Coliseum on Sunday afternoon. Clemson used a 15-4 run in the final minutes of the game to pull within two, but a basket by Admiral Schofield—who fielded a perfect outlet pass from a poised James Daniel III, who was surrounded by multiple defenders…

Vols Celebrate Homecoming With 24-10 Win

Vols Celebrate Homecoming With 24-10 Win

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – With the defense forcing two third-quarter turnovers and the offense converting those opportunities into 14 points, Tennessee broke open a tight game and surged past Southern Miss, 24-10, Saturday night in the annual Homecoming game at Neyland Stadium. With an announced crowd of 95,551 on hand, UT improved to 4-5 on the season, thanks to…

Hoops Preview: Tennessee at Clemson (exhibition)

Hoops Preview: Tennessee at Clemson (exhibition)

CLEMSON, S.C. — Tennessee is set for its second exhibition game of the 2017-18 preseason Sunday, as the Vols travel to play Clemson at Littlejohn Coliseum for a 12:30 p.m. ET tip. The NCAA approved a waiver enabling Clemson to host a men’s basketball charity exhibition game against Tennessee, with net proceeds going toward hurricane relief efforts in Texas…

Vols Cruise to 86-44 Exhibition Win over Carson-Newman

Vols Cruise to 86-44 Exhibition Win over Carson-Newman

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Grant Williams logged a double-double off the bench, and Tennessee cruised to an 86-44 win over Carson-Newman at Thompson-Boling Arena Thursday night in the team’s first exhibition game of the preseason. Williams finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds, both of which were game-highs. Admiral Schofield enjoyed a strong performance as well, dropping 17 points to go along…

Daniel Named Burlsworth Trophy Candidate

Daniel Named Burlsworth Trophy Candidate

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Tennessee punter Trevor Daniel has been named one of 63 national candidates for the 2017 Burlsworth Trophy, as announced this week by the Burlsworth Trophy in conjunction with the Springdale (Ark.) Rotary Club. Now in its eighth year, the Burlsworth Trophy recognizes the most outstanding Division I (FBS) football player who began his collegiate career…

Football Homecoming Game Preview: Tennessee vs. Southern Miss

Football Homecoming Game Preview: Tennessee vs. Southern Miss

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee will play Southern Miss on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in the Vols’ 94th Homecoming game. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET on SEC Network. Tom Hart (play-by-play) and Jordan Rodgers (analyst) will be in the booth and Cole Cubelic will report from the sidelines. Vol Network radio affiliates will have a live audio broadcast with Bob…

Hoops Game Preview: Tennessee vs. Carson-Newman

Hoops Game Preview: Tennessee vs. Carson-Newman

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee plays its first of two exhibition games of the 2017-18 preseason Thursday when it welcomes Carson-Newman to Thompson-Boling Arena for a 7 p.m. ET tip. Thursday’s game will not be broadcast on TV, but fans can catch all the action online through SEC Network + on WatchESPN. Visit WatchESPN.com or download the WatchESPN app to view the game on…

Antone Davis vacates VFL coordinator position

Antone Davis vacates VFL coordinator position

Former Tennessee All-American and NFL offensive lineman Antone Davis is resigning his position as VFL Coordinator with the UT football program to pursue personal business opportunities. Davis has coordinated Tennessee football’s VFL initiative—a comprehensive player support and character education program—since August of 2012. His resignation is effective Nov. 15. “We appreciate Antone’s work for the University…

Daniel Named To Final Candidate List For Ray Guy Award

Daniel Named To Final Candidate List For Ray Guy Award

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tennessee redshirt senior punter Trevor Daniel has been named as one of 78 punters on the final candidate list for the 2017 Ray Guy Award, as announced by the Augusta Sports Council on Tuesday. The Ray Guy Award identifies the nation’s top collegiate punter at the Home Depot College Football Awards on ESPN every year in…

Vol Report: Offense Looks to Build off Kentucky Performance

Vol Report: Offense Looks to Build off Kentucky Performance

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee seniors Jashon Robertson and Kendal Vickers, along with junior Micah Abernathy, met with the media on Tuesday afternoon to talk about this Saturday’s Homecoming contest against Southern Miss. The Vols return home this Saturday after two consecutive road games at Alabama and Kentucky. Saturday’s game will be the first of three home contests for UT in the month of November after having…

Vol Report: Homecoming Week Begins

Vol Report: Homecoming Week Begins

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee football head coach Butch Jones, offensive coordinator Larry Scott and defensive coordinator Bob Shoop spoke to reporters on Monday in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. The Vols (3-5) host Southern Miss (5-3) on Saturday for homecoming. The game will feature a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff on SEC Network. Tennessee’s coaches and players are focused on fixing mistakes that contributed to this…

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