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Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: Lady Vols Sharp In 108-63 Exhibition Win Against Carson-Newman
loaded roster of veteran returners mixed with a strong signing class looked sharp on both ends of the floor in UT’s 108-63 exhibition win against Carson-Newman at Thompson-Boling Arena on Sunday afternoon.
Vols Tied for No. 2 Ranking in AP Poll, Hold on to No. 3 in Coaches Poll
the Volunteers moved up one spot into a tie with Ohio State for the No. 2 ranking in the Associated Press Top 25. Tennessee held steady at No. 3 in the USA TODAY AFCA Coaches Poll.
Vols Tied for No. 2 Ranking in AP Poll, Hold on to No. 3 in Coaches Poll
the Volunteers moved up one spot into a tie with Ohio State for the No. 2 ranking in the Associated Press Top 25. Tennessee held steady at No. 3 in the USA TODAY AFCA Coaches Poll.
Hoops Preview: Lady Vols vs. Carson-Newman (Exhibition)
No. 5/4 Tennessee plays its lone exhibition game of 2022-23 on Sunday afternoon, as Carson-Newman travels from Jefferson City to Thompson-Boling Arena to take on the Lady Vols.
Quotes/Notes/Stats/Story: No. 3 Tennessee Rolls Over No. 19 Kentucky, 44-6
Junior wide receiver Jalin Hyatt turned out the lights on the school single-season record for receiving touchdowns and the Volunteers remained unbeaten, rolling over No. 19/17 Kentucky, 44-6.
WATCH: Josh Heupel postgame after Tennessee routed Kentucky 44-6
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel spoke to the media in the postgame after UT hammered Kentucky 44-6 Saturday night.
WATCH: Hooker, Young, Slaughter, Turnage postgame after Vols’ 44-6 win vs. UK
Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker, defensive back Doneiko Slaughter, defensive back Brandon Turnage and defensive end/outside linebacker Byron Young spoke to the media after Tennessee routed Kentucky 44-6 to move to 8-0, 4-0 SEC.
WATCH: Jalin Hyatt postgame after Tennessee blasts Kentucky 44-6; now 8-0, 4-0 SEC
Tennessee star wide receiver Jalin Hyatt spoke to the media in the postgame after UT defeated Kentucky 44-6 Saturday night.
WATCH: 99.1 The Sports Animal review of Tennessee’s 44-6 win over Kentucky
99.1 The Sports Animal hosts Jimmy Hyams and Vince Ferrara recapped Tennessee’s 44-6 SEC win over Kentucky Saturday night in Knoxville at Neyland Stadium.
Jimmy’s blog: Hooker outplays Levis, proves he’s the better NFL prospect
Vols QB has Tennessee in the conversation for a national title
Stats/Story: #11 Vols Storm Past #2 Gonzaga in Exhibition, 99-80
A second-half explosion and five double-figure scorers led the way for No. 11 Tennessee, as the Vols ran past No. 2 Gonzaga Friday at the Legends of Basketball Classic exhibition, 99-80.
Football Preview: Border Battle Set as #3 Vols Host #19 Kentucky in Primetime Clash
After concluding non-conference play with an emphatic 65-24 Homecoming victory over UT Martin last week, No. 3/3 Tennessee jumps back into conference play to begin its stretch run with a top-20 matchup against #19/17 Kentucky on Saturday night inside a sold-out Neyland Stadium.
Quotes: No. 3 Vols Regrouped For Border Battle Clash With No. 19 Wildcats
Heading into a five-week gauntlet of SEC play, the third-ranked Tennessee Volunteers wrap up their three-game homestand Saturday night when the No. 19/17 Kentucky Wildcats visit Neyland Stadium for the 118th all-time meeting in the series (7 p.m. ET, ESPN).
Week 9 SEC score predictions straight-up and spread; Vols/Wildcats, UGA/UF, 3 more games
Tennessee/Kentucky prediction plus UGA/UF, OM/TAM, Ark/Aub & Mizzou/SC
Jimmy’s blog: McCollough’s attorney claims self defense in court filing
Attorney for victim disputes McCullough’s accounts
WATCH: Heupel “If something hasn’t gone right, it hasn’t always been a coach or me to call the group up & get it right. They’re taking ownership.”
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel held his final media availability of the week ahead of Saturday’s SEC home game vs. Kentucky at 7pm ET.
Lady Vol Hoops Ranked No. 4 in USA TODAY Preseason Coaches Poll
The Tennessee women’s basketball team is ranked No. 4 in the USA TODAY Coaches Preseason Top 25 poll that was released on Wednesday.
Hoops Preview: #11 Tennessee vs. #2 Gonzaga in Exhibition
The 11th-ranked Tennessee basketball team hits the hardwood for the first time in 2022-23 on Friday, heading to Frisco, Texas, to take on No. 2 Gonzaga in the Legends of Basketball Classic exhibition game. Tip-off is set for 9 p.m. ET at the Comerica Center.
Coaches Pick Lady Vols To Finish Second, Choose Three For Preseason All-SEC Team
The Southeastern Conference Women’s Basketball Preseason Coaches Poll is out, and the Tennessee Lady Vols have been picked to finish second in the league in 2022-23 by the leaders of the league’s programs.
Quotes: Strengths Set to Collide in Saturday Showdown with Wildcats
Tennessee was back on the practice field Tuesday morning as it looks forward to yet another big game against a nationally-ranked opponent in No. 19/17 Kentucky this Saturday night under the lights at Neyland Stadium.
WATCH: Mays on UT’s success as a Knoxville guy “Means a lot. We’ve got to get to a point where Tennessee is back on top.”
Tennessee center Cooper Mays spoke with the media ahead of Saturday’s SEC home game vs. Kentucky.
WATCH: Mays on UT’s success as a Knoxville guy “Means a lot. We’ve got to get to a point where Tennessee is back on top.”
Tennessee center Cooper Mays spoke with the media ahead of Saturday’s SEC home game vs. Kentucky.
WATCH: Flowers “William Wright. He probably had the most picks in the offseason. He just always prepared the right way.”
Tennessee safety Trevon Flowers spoke with the media ahead of Saturday’s SEC home game vs. Kentucky.
WATCH: Young on UK “They’re a really big o-line. They’re disciplined. They try to bloody your nose and beat you into the dirt.”
Tennessee defensive end/outside linebacker Byron Young spoke with the media ahead of Saturday’s SEC home game vs. Kentucky.
WATCH: Young on UK “They’re a really big o-line. They’re disciplined. They try to bloody your nose and beat you into the dirt.”
Tennessee defensive end/outside linebacker Byron Young spoke with the media ahead of Saturday’s SEC home game vs. Kentucky.
WATCH: Squirrel on his UTM game “It was pretty amazing just to get out there, get a feel for the offense.”
Tennessee wide receiver Squirrel White spoke with the media ahead of Saturday’s SEC home game vs. Kentucky.
WATCH: Squirrel on his UTM game “It was pretty amazing just to get out there, get a feel for the offense.”
Tennessee wide receiver Squirrel White spoke with the media ahead of Saturday’s SEC home game vs. Kentucky.
WATCH: Jean-Mary on UK RB Rodriguez “He’s the catalyst for what they do on offense.”
Tennessee linebackers coach Brian Jean-Mary spoke with the media ahead of Saturday’s SEC home game vs. Kentucky.
WATCH: Pope on Hyatt catching balls this summer “Jalin went for like 13-14,000. It’s all about the work he put in.”
Tennessee wide receivers coach Kelsey Pope spoke with the media ahead of Saturday’s SEC home game vs. Kentucky.
Jimmy’s blog: Tennessee’s offense has thrived without Tillman
What happens when UT’s star wideout returns?
Quotes: Prime-Time Ranked Showdown Looms as No. 3 Vols Start Kentucky Prep
The third-ranked Tennessee Volunteers returned to Anderson Training Center Monday morning and kicked off the week of practice with a prime-time battle against No. 19/17 Kentucky looming on Saturday, October 29, at Neyland Stadium.
Flowers Named One of 12 Semifinalists for Jim Thorpe Award
Tennessee senior safety Trevon Flowers has been tabbed as one of the 12 semifinalists for the 2022 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award, as announced by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame on Monday afternoon.
Legends of Basketball Classic Preview: No. 2 Gonzaga Takes on No. 11 Tennessee in Preseason Showcase to Benefit McLendon Foundation
Powerhouse college basketball programs Gonzaga and Tennessee, both of whom have high expectations as the 2022-23 season draws near, will play in the inaugural Legends of Basketball Classic, a charity exhibition game on Friday at the Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas.
Carvin Named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week
After Tennessee’s lights-out offensive performance on Homecoming against UT Martin, the Southeastern Conference office announced Monday afternoon that Tennessee senior guard Jerome Carvin has been named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week.
WATCH: Hooker on Squirrel “Him getting down the field is a thing of beauty. Him & J. Hyatt have some tools in their belt that are unbelievable.”
Tennessee starting quarterback Hendon Hooker spoke to the media on Monday ahead of Saturday’s SEC home game vs. Kentucky.
WATCH: Hooker on Squirrel “Him getting down the field is a thing of beauty. Him & J. Hyatt have some tools in their belt that are unbelievable.”
Tennessee starting quarterback Hendon Hooker spoke to the media on Monday ahead of Saturday’s SEC home game vs. Kentucky.
WATCH: Heupel on UK game “Tempo of play is so dramatically different between the two offenses. Limited opportunities…number of possessions.”
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel held his Monday game week press conference ahead of Saturday’s SEC home game vs. Kentucky.
Vols Stay at No. 3 in AP, Rise to No. 3 in Coaches Poll
For the second consecutive week, the Tennessee Volunteers held the No. 3 ranking in the Associated Press Top 25. In the AFCA Coaches Poll, UT moved up a spot, rising from No. 4 to No. 3, on the charts.
Quotes/Stats/Notes/Story: No. 3 Vols Cruise to 65-24 Win on Homecoming Against UT Martin
After scoring a program-record 52 points in the first half, the No. 3/4 Tennessee Volunteers cruised to a 65-24 win over UT Martin on Homecoming in front of a sold-out crowd of 101,915 in Neyland Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Quotes/Stats/Notes/Story: No. 3 Vols Cruise to 65-24 Win on Homecoming Against UT Martin
After scoring a program-record 52 points in the first half, the No. 3/4 Tennessee Volunteers cruised to a 65-24 win over UT Martin on Homecoming in front of a sold-out crowd of 101,915 in Neyland Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
WATCH: UT players Hendon Hooker and Ramel Keyton in postgame after Vols’ 65-24 homecoming win
Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker and wide receiver Ramel Keyton spoke to the media after Tennessee defeated UT-Martin 65-24 on homecoming in Knoxville.
WATCH: UT players Hendon Hooker and Ramel Keyton in postgame after Vols’ 65-24 homecoming win
Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker and wide receiver Ramel Keyton spoke to the media after Tennessee defeated UT-Martin 65-24 on homecoming in Knoxville.
WATCH: UT players Solon Page III, Princeton Fant and William Wright in postgame after Vols’ 65-24 homecoming win
Tennessee linebacker Solon Page III, tight end Princeton Fant and defensive back William Wright spoke to the media after Tennessee defeated UT-Martin 65-24 on homecoming in Knoxville.
WATCH: UT players Solon Page III, Princeton Fant and William Wright in postgame after Vols’ 65-24 homecoming win
Tennessee linebacker Solon Page III, tight end Princeton Fant and defensive back William Wright spoke to the media after Tennessee defeated UT-Martin 65-24 on homecoming in Knoxville.
WATCH: Josh Heupel postgame after Vols’ 65-24 homecoming win
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel spoke to the media after Tennessee defeated UT-Martin 65-24 on homecoming in Knoxville.
Quotes: #3 Vols Applying Finishing Touches To UT Martin Prep
Tennessee Volunteers began walkthrough practice Thursday morning inside the Anderson Training Center. Head coach Josh Heupel met with members of the media to preview Saturday’s in-state, inter-system matchup (Noon, SEC Network).
Hooker, Hyatt Represent Vols on Four Midseason All-America Teams
At the halfway point in the 2022 season, four different outlets have released their midseason All-America honorees, each list recognizing Tennessee Volunteer quarterback Hendon Hooker and wide receiver Jalin Hyatt.
Hyatt Added To Biletnikoff Award Watch List
After a legendary, record-setting performance against third-ranked Alabama, Tennessee junior wide receiver Jalin Hyatt has been added to the 2022 Biletnikoff Award Watch List by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation.
Vols Land Three Preseason All-SEC Selections, Picked to Finish Third
The Southeastern Conference released its preseason All-SEC teams Wednesday, with a trio of Vols included on the first and second teams.
Jimmy’s blog: Tennessee avoids letdown with dominating performance
Hooker, Hyatt star again as UT continues to score at record pace
