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![Trevor Daniel named Ray Guy Award punter of the week Trevor Daniel named Ray Guy Award punter of the week](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/09/05233433/daniel-rayguy2.jpg)
Trevor Daniel named Ray Guy Award punter of the week
The Vols moved up three spots in the Coaches Poll to No. 21; Saturday’s Vol Walk will begin at 1:30 p.m. AUGUSTA, Ga. – After consistently flipping the field for the No. 21/25-ranked Tennessee football team in the Vols’ thrilling 42-41 double overtime victory over Georgia Tech in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game on Monday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, redshirt senior punter…
![Jimmy’s blog: Vols find enough resolve to rally against Georgia Tech Jimmy’s blog: Vols find enough resolve to rally against Georgia Tech](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/06/02154940/Off-Air-Image-1-1a2.jpg)
Jimmy’s blog: Vols find enough resolve to rally against Georgia Tech
Several heros emerge to help UT win in double overtime
![Video: Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game Vols Win Trophy Presentation Video: Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game Vols Win Trophy Presentation](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/09/05063621/robertson-helmet-gt.jpg)
Video: Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game Vols Win Trophy Presentation
Vols on the stage with the trophy presentation after UT’s win over Georgia Tech
![Video: Butch Jones – Georgia Tech postgame Video: Butch Jones – Georgia Tech postgame](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/09/05062152/butch-post-gt2.jpg)
Video: Butch Jones – Georgia Tech postgame
Vols coach Butch Jones
![Video: John Kelly – Georgia Tech postgame Video: John Kelly – Georgia Tech postgame](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/09/05061943/jkelly-gt.jpg)
Video: John Kelly – Georgia Tech postgame
Vols RB John Kelly
![Video: Marquez Callaway – Georgia Tech postgame Video: Marquez Callaway – Georgia Tech postgame](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/09/05061113/callaway-gt.jpg)
Video: Marquez Callaway – Georgia Tech postgame
Vols WR Marquez Callaway
![Video: Daniel Bituli – Georgia Tech postgame Video: Daniel Bituli – Georgia Tech postgame](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/09/05060234/bituli-gt.jpg)
Video: Daniel Bituli – Georgia Tech postgame
Vols LB Daniel Bituli
![Video: Paul Bain – Georgia Tech postgame Video: Paul Bain – Georgia Tech postgame](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/09/05055057/bain-gt.jpg)
Video: Paul Bain – Georgia Tech postgame
Vols DL Paul Bain
![Video: Rashaan Gaulden – Georgia Tech postgame Video: Rashaan Gaulden – Georgia Tech postgame](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/09/05054732/gaulden-gt.jpg)
Video: Rashaan Gaulden – Georgia Tech postgame
Vols DB Rashaan Gaulden
![Video: Micah Abernathy – Georgia Tech postgame Video: Micah Abernathy – Georgia Tech postgame](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/09/05053836/abernathy-gt.jpg)
Video: Micah Abernathy – Georgia Tech postgame
Vols DB Micah Abernathy
![#25/24 Vols Take 42-41 2OT Comeback Win Over Georgia Tech In Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game #25/24 Vols Take 42-41 2OT Comeback Win Over Georgia Tech In Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/09/05023506/callaway-ut-gt.jpg)
#25/24 Vols Take 42-41 2OT Comeback Win Over Georgia Tech In Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game
ATLANTA, Ga. – Junior running back John Kelly dashed for four touchdowns and racked up 128 rushing yards to help lead No. 25/24 Tennessee to a double-overtime victory against Georgia Tech in the Vols’ season-opening Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game on Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. “That was a very good college football game,” Tennessee head coach Butch Jonessaid. “I have a lot of respect for…
![Video: Vols returners in pregame warmups before the opener Video: Vols returners in pregame warmups before the opener](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/09/04204731/returners-gt.jpg)
Video: Vols returners in pregame warmups before the opener
Here are the punt and kick returners for Tennessee in pregame warmups in Atlanta
![Video: John Kelly, Coach G and the RBs set to take the field Video: John Kelly, Coach G and the RBs set to take the field](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/09/04203656/rbs-gt.jpg)
Video: John Kelly, Coach G and the RBs set to take the field
Here’s John Kelly, running backs coach Robert Gillespie and the running backs as they set to take the field in pregame warmups
![Video: UT walks the field in pregame and meets; view inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium Video: UT walks the field in pregame and meets; view inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/09/04180553/pregame-gt.jpg)
Video: UT walks the field in pregame and meets; view inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Here’s a view of the Vols walking the field in the pregame getting a view of Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta
![FOOTBALL CENTRAL: #25/24 Tennessee vs. Georgia Tech (Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) FOOTBALL CENTRAL: #25/24 Tennessee vs. Georgia Tech (Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game)](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/09/03011512/ut-gt2.jpg)
FOOTBALL CENTRAL: #25/24 Tennessee vs. Georgia Tech (Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — No. 25/24 Tennessee will open its 2017 season on Monday, Sept. 4, against Georgia Tech in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The game will feature an 8 p.m. ET kickoff on ESPN with Rece Davis (play-by-play) and Kirk Herbstreit (analyst) in the booth and Maria Taylor reporting from the sidelines. Vol…
![VOL REPORT: Monday Night Kickoff VOL REPORT: Monday Night Kickoff](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/09/03010859/butch-fri-gt.jpg)
VOL REPORT: Monday Night Kickoff
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee head coach Butch Jones held his final media availability on Friday in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio before the Vols kick off the 2017 season against Georgia Tech. The No. 24/25-ranked Vols’ game week officially started on Wednesday as the team made practice schedule adjustments to prepare for its 2017 season opener versus the…
![Vol Report: Gearing Up for Georgia Tech Vol Report: Gearing Up for Georgia Tech](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/09/03010536/scott-ut-gt.jpg)
Vol Report: Gearing Up for Georgia Tech
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – With only four days remaining until Tennessee’s Labor Day season opener against Georgia Tech in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, the Vols’ staff and players are putting the final touches on their game plan for the Yellow Jackets. Offensive coordinator/tight ends coach Larry Scott, defensive coordinator Bob Shoop and special teams coordinator/defensive backs coach Charlton Warren, along with…
![Video: Colton Jumper talks about his sister bugging Bob Shoop & liking “walk-on” title Video: Colton Jumper talks about his sister bugging Bob Shoop & liking “walk-on” title](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/09/02220512/jumper-video-wk1.jpg)
Video: Colton Jumper talks about his sister bugging Bob Shoop & liking “walk-on” title
Here’s Tennessee LB Colton Jumper talking with the media ahead of the season opener vs. Georgia Tech.
![Video: Larry Scott on improved passing game and offensive line Video: Larry Scott on improved passing game and offensive line](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/09/02213341/scott-video-wk1.jpg)
Video: Larry Scott on improved passing game and offensive line
Here’s Tennessee offensive coordinator Larry Scott talking with the media ahead of the season opener vs. Georgia Tech.
![Video: Jashon Robertson breaks down who makes the line protection calls and when Video: Jashon Robertson breaks down who makes the line protection calls and when](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/09/02211609/robertson-video-wk1.jpg)
Video: Jashon Robertson breaks down who makes the line protection calls and when
Here’s Tennessee OL Jashon Robertson talking with the media ahead of the season opener vs. Georgia Tech.
![Video: Vols P Trevor Daniel “SEC, we think we’re the best and I think we are” Video: Vols P Trevor Daniel “SEC, we think we’re the best and I think we are”](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/09/02204405/daniel-video-wk1.jpg)
Video: Vols P Trevor Daniel “SEC, we think we’re the best and I think we are”
Here’s Tennessee P Trevor Daniel talking with the media ahead of the season opener vs. Georgia Tech.
![Video: Micah Abernathy on keys in facing Yellow Jackets Video: Micah Abernathy on keys in facing Yellow Jackets](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/09/02195234/abernathy-video-wk1.jpg)
Video: Micah Abernathy on keys in facing Yellow Jackets
Here’s Tennessee DB Micah Abernathy talking with the media ahead of the season opener vs. Georgia Tech.
![Video: Charlton Warren talks special teams and secondary Video: Charlton Warren talks special teams and secondary](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/09/02190946/warren-video-wk1.jpg)
Video: Charlton Warren talks special teams and secondary
Here’s Tennessee special teams coordinator and secondary coach Charlton Warren talking with the media ahead of the season opener vs. Georgia Tech.
![Video: Bob Shoop on LB position without Kirkland Jr and defending GT Video: Bob Shoop on LB position without Kirkland Jr and defending GT](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/09/02175149/shoop-video-wk1.jpg)
Video: Bob Shoop on LB position without Kirkland Jr and defending GT
Here’s Tennessee defensive coordinator Bob Shoop talking with the media ahead of the season opener vs. Georgia Tech.
![Jimmy’s blog: Kahlil McKenzie said he embraced growing up in football family Jimmy’s blog: Kahlil McKenzie said he embraced growing up in football family](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/06/02154940/Off-Air-Image-1-1a2.jpg)
Jimmy’s blog: Kahlil McKenzie said he embraced growing up in football family
Dad being valedictorian made impact on Kahlil
![Vol Report: Week 1 Begins Vol Report: Week 1 Begins](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/08/30200136/butch-gt-ut.jpg)
Vol Report: Week 1 Begins
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee head coach Butch Jones held his Week 1 press conference on Wednesday in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. Redshirt senior defensive tackle Kendal Vickers and senior tight end Ethan Wolfalso spoke to reporters on Wednesday. The Vols’ game week officially started on Wednesday as the team had made practice schedule adjustments to prepare for its 2017 season opener against Georgia…
![Tennessee’s 2-deep for Georgia Tech Tennessee’s 2-deep for Georgia Tech](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/08/30162718/mcdowell-p7.jpg)
Tennessee’s 2-deep for Georgia Tech
Here is Tennessee’s depth chart for the 2017 season opener vs. Georgia Tech released by UT Athletics.
![Video – Kendal Vickers on GT vs. SEC teams: “They played well against them, so we definitely can’t take them lightly” Video – Kendal Vickers on GT vs. SEC teams: “They played well against them, so we definitely can’t take them lightly”](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/08/30151242/vickers-video-gt.jpg)
Video – Kendal Vickers on GT vs. SEC teams: “They played well against them, so we definitely can’t take them lightly”
Tennessee Volunteers senior defensive tackle Kendal Vickers previewed the Georgia Tech game Wednesday in Knoxville in a group interview session.
![Video: Ethan Wolf on starter Trey Smith: “First time I saw Trey I knew that he would be contending for a starting spot” Video: Ethan Wolf on starter Trey Smith: “First time I saw Trey I knew that he would be contending for a starting spot”](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/08/30150440/ethanwolf-video-gt.jpg)
Video: Ethan Wolf on starter Trey Smith: “First time I saw Trey I knew that he would be contending for a starting spot”
Tennessee Volunteers senior tight end Ethan Wolf previewed the Georgia Tech game Wednesday in Knoxville in a group interview session.
![Jimmy’s blog: Kivon Bennett’s first love was basketball Jimmy’s blog: Kivon Bennett’s first love was basketball](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/06/02154940/Off-Air-Image-1-1a2.jpg)
Jimmy’s blog: Kivon Bennett’s first love was basketball
Son of NFL star said he’s out to prove `haters’ wrong
![Video: Butch Jones says Richmond suspended, Kirkland out, no starting QB yet for opener Video: Butch Jones says Richmond suspended, Kirkland out, no starting QB yet for opener](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/08/30142824/butch-video-gt.jpg)
Video: Butch Jones says Richmond suspended, Kirkland out, no starting QB yet for opener
Tennessee Volunteers head football coach Butch Jones previewed the Georgia Tech game Wednesday in Knoxville.
![Jimmy’s blog: Bates felt some pressure to live up to dad’s exploits Jimmy’s blog: Bates felt some pressure to live up to dad’s exploits](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/06/02154940/Off-Air-Image-1-1a2.jpg)
Jimmy’s blog: Bates felt some pressure to live up to dad’s exploits
Bates still fighting to find starting job at OLB
![Jimmy’s blog: Todd Kelly Jr. follows in father’s footsteps Jimmy’s blog: Todd Kelly Jr. follows in father’s footsteps](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/06/02154940/Off-Air-Image-1-1a2.jpg)
Jimmy’s blog: Todd Kelly Jr. follows in father’s footsteps
Vol players has touched many with community service
![Big Orange Caravan “Gameday Edition” to Precede Football Opener in Atlanta Big Orange Caravan “Gameday Edition” to Precede Football Opener in Atlanta](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/08/29132240/fans-ut.jpg)
Big Orange Caravan “Gameday Edition” to Precede Football Opener in Atlanta
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Athletics and the UT Knoxville Office of Alumni Affairs are partnering to host a “Big Orange Caravan: Gameday Edition” event in conjunction with the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game “Fan Zone,” presented by Coca-Cola. The festivities take place Monday, Sept. 4, at the Georgia World Congress Center (Halls C1 & C2) from 3-7 p.m. ET. Admission…
![Jimmy’s blog: Kirkland Jr. could be out 6 weeks with knee injury Jimmy’s blog: Kirkland Jr. could be out 6 weeks with knee injury](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/06/02154940/Off-Air-Image-1-1a2.jpg)
Jimmy’s blog: Kirkland Jr. could be out 6 weeks with knee injury
Linebacker’s return depends on severity of injury and procedure to fix it
![Vol Network’s “Big Orange Hotline” Debuts 10th Season Monday Vol Network’s “Big Orange Hotline” Debuts 10th Season Monday](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/08/27232953/bob-pat-jeff.jpg)
Vol Network’s “Big Orange Hotline” Debuts 10th Season Monday
The Vol Network’s “Big Orange Hotline” radio show debuts for the 2017 season Monday, August 28 at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT across the state of Tennessee live from the patio at Dead End BBQ restaurant on Sutherland Avenue in Knoxville. The Vol Network’s Bob Kesling hosts the show and will be joined each week by former Vols quarterbacks…
![Video – John Kelly on competing with Jennings at “everything” and being focused on winning Video – John Kelly on competing with Jennings at “everything” and being focused on winning](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/08/26011808/johnkelly-video.jpg)
Video – John Kelly on competing with Jennings at “everything” and being focused on winning
Here is a group interview session with Vols football running back John Kelly before practice 20
![Video – Emmanuel Moseley on expectation vs GT, Gaulden’s skills and Jennings improvements Video – Emmanuel Moseley on expectation vs GT, Gaulden’s skills and Jennings improvements](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/08/26010631/moseley-video.jpg)
Video – Emmanuel Moseley on expectation vs GT, Gaulden’s skills and Jennings improvements
Here is a group interview session with Vols football cornerback Emmanuel Moseley before practice 20
![Video – Jonathan Kongbo reflects on “probably one of the top moments of my life” Video – Jonathan Kongbo reflects on “probably one of the top moments of my life”](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/08/26004925/kongbo-video.jpg)
Video – Jonathan Kongbo reflects on “probably one of the top moments of my life”
Here is a group interview session with Vols football defensive end Jonathan Kongbo before practice 20
![Vols Talk: Update From UT Assistant Coaches Vols Talk: Update From UT Assistant Coaches](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/08/26003020/Scott-ut.jpg)
Vols Talk: Update From UT Assistant Coaches
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee’s three coordinators and associate head coach/defensive line coach Brady Hoke met with the media on Friday afternoon in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio to provide updates on Team 121 as it prepares to begin game-week preparations for Georgia Tech next week. Offensive coordinator Larry Scott said many competitions remain open on the offensive side of the…
![Video – Bob Shoop mum on Gaulden’s role vs. GT but says he’ll play a lot, talks front seven options Video – Bob Shoop mum on Gaulden’s role vs. GT but says he’ll play a lot, talks front seven options](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/08/26002637/shoop-video.jpg)
Video – Bob Shoop mum on Gaulden’s role vs. GT but says he’ll play a lot, talks front seven options
Here is a group interview session with Vols football defensive coordinator Bob Shoop before practice 20
![Video – Brady Hoke on potential of Tuttle in opener and Taylor’s “shocking” strength Video – Brady Hoke on potential of Tuttle in opener and Taylor’s “shocking” strength](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/08/26001935/hoke-video.jpg)
Video – Brady Hoke on potential of Tuttle in opener and Taylor’s “shocking” strength
Here is a group interview session with Vols football defensive line coach Brady Hoke before practice 20
![Video – Charlton Warren talks secondary and special teams options Video – Charlton Warren talks secondary and special teams options](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/08/26001230/warren-video.jpg)
Video – Charlton Warren talks secondary and special teams options
Here is a group interview session with Vols football defensive backs coach and special teams coordinator Charlton Warren before practice 20
![Video – Butch Jones on why Drew Richmond wasn’t at practice, GT prep and good news on Josh Smith Video – Butch Jones on why Drew Richmond wasn’t at practice, GT prep and good news on Josh Smith](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/08/24222342/butch-video2.jpg)
Video – Butch Jones on why Drew Richmond wasn’t at practice, GT prep and good news on Josh Smith
Here is Tennessee head football coach Butch Jones after practice 19 in Knoxville
![Video – Jashon Robertson praises “big dude” Trey Smith Video – Jashon Robertson praises “big dude” Trey Smith](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/08/24220308/robertson-video.jpg)
Video – Jashon Robertson praises “big dude” Trey Smith
Here is Tennessee offensive lineman Jashon Robertson after practice 19 in Knoxville
![Video – Ethan Wolf: “The sky’s the limit for us on the offensive side of the ball” Video – Ethan Wolf: “The sky’s the limit for us on the offensive side of the ball”](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/08/24215411/wolf-video.jpg)
Video – Ethan Wolf: “The sky’s the limit for us on the offensive side of the ball”
Here is Tennessee tight end Ethan Wolf after practice 19 in Knoxville
![Video – Vols LB Cortez McDowell on competition at WLB Video – Vols LB Cortez McDowell on competition at WLB](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/08/24204341/mcdowell-video.jpg)
Video – Vols LB Cortez McDowell on competition at WLB
Here is Tennessee linebacker Cortez McDowell after practice 19 in Knoxville
![Video – Tennessee practice 19: Defensive Line Video – Tennessee practice 19: Defensive Line](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/08/24175152/dline-video.jpg)
Video – Tennessee practice 19: Defensive Line
Here’s a look at the Tennessee defensive line at fall practice 19 in Knoxville
![Video – Tennessee practice 19: Running Backs Video – Tennessee practice 19: Running Backs](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/08/24173949/rbs-video.jpg)
Video – Tennessee practice 19: Running Backs
Here’s a look at the Tennessee running backs at fall practice 19 in Knoxville
![Vols and SEC Men’s Basketball Conference Schedule Announced Vols and SEC Men’s Basketball Conference Schedule Announced](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/605/2017/08/24160139/turner-uk.jpg)
Vols and SEC Men’s Basketball Conference Schedule Announced
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Southeastern Conference released the intraconference portion of the 2017-18 men’s basketball schedule Thursday, completing Tennessee’s 30-game, regular-season slate. Tipoff times and TV network designations will be announced at a later date. In addition to “permanent opponents” Kentucky, South Carolina and Vanderbilt, Tennessee also will face Georgia and Ole Miss both at home and…