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2022 Tennessee Football Schedule Unveiled
Home matchups against Florida and Alabama and rare road trips to Pittsburgh and LSU highlight the 2022 Tennessee football schedule as the Southeastern Conference unveiled the full slate of games on Tuesday evening.
Coach & Player Quotes: Vols Gearing Up For Hostile SEC Environment
Tennessee football will face its first road test of the 2021 campaign on Saturday, traveling to The Swamp to open Southeastern Conference play at No. 11 Florida under the lights of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
WATCH: Merrill on deep pass misses “Just keep working. We’re a young team. It’ll take a little bit of time. Connection, chemistry, all that.”
Tennessee wide receiver Walker Merrill visited with the media ahead of this Saturday’s SEC opener for the Vols at the Florida Gators.
WATCH: Ja’Quain Blakely “We’re buying into what Coach Garner is telling us, playing vertical, relentless pursuit”
Tennessee defensive lineman Ja’Quain Blakely visited with the media ahead of this Saturday’s SEC opener for the Vols at the Florida Gators.
WATCH: Byron Young on most important things for him vs. UF “Contain the edge. Keep the quarterback in the pocket.”
Tennessee defensive lineman/outside linebacker Byron Young visited with the media ahead of this Saturday’s SEC opener for the Vols at the Florida Gators.
WATCH: Rodney Garner on needs vs. Florida “Clean game…relentless effort…play for the T on the side of the helmet”
Tennessee defensive line coach Rodney Garner visited with the media ahead of this Saturday’s SEC opener for the Vols at the Florida Gators.
Quotes: Heupel, Vols Excited for Challenging SEC Opener in The Swamp
Tennessee has begun prep for its first road game this season as a trip to Gainesville for a showdown with No. 11 Florida awaits this Saturday night as the Vols open SEC play in the Swamp.
WATCH: JaVonta Payton on deep ball misses “We’re all going to get clicking and get the job done, no matter what”
Tennessee wide receiver JaVonta Payton spoke to the media to review the Tennessee Tech game and talk about the matchup with the Gators this Saturday.
WATCH: Alontae Taylor on his INT netting fans free cookies “So when I got to the sideline a couple of guys were like, ‘So I get free cookies?’
Tennessee cornerback Alontae Taylor spoke to the media to review the Tennessee Tech game and talk about the matchup with the Gators this Saturday.
WATCH: Jerome Carvin on UF “They got some big guys up front, normally what you see from Florida”
Tennessee interior offensive lineman Jerome Carvin spoke to the media to review the Tennessee Tech game and talk about the matchup with the Gators this Saturday.
WATCH: Heupel on, if healthy, is Milton the starter “I never speak in hypotheticals”
Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel held his Florida week Monday press conference to review the Tennessee Tech game and talk about the matchup with the Gators this Saturday.
Jimmy’s Blog: What did we learn about UT in a rout? More than you’d think
We learned UT can stop the run, get receivers open and force turnovers … but
WATCH: Josh Heupel postgame after UT 56-0 win over TN Tech
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel held his postgame press conference after UT defeated Tennessee Tech 56-0 at home on Saturday.
WATCH: 99.1 THE Sports Animal postgame review of Tennessee’s 56-0 win over TN Tech
Hosts Vince Ferrara and Eric Cain reviewed and analyzed Tennessee’s 56-0 win over Tennessee Tech Saturday in Knoxville at Neyland Stadium.
WATCH: Velus Jones Jr. postgame after 56-0 UT win over TTU
Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. spoke to the media after UT defeated Tennessee Tech 56-0 at home on Saturday.
WATCH: UT postgame from Hooker, Page III and McCollough after 56-0 win over TTU
Tennessee players…quarterback Hendon Hooker, linebacker Solon Page III and safety Jaylen McCollough spoke to the media after UT defeated Tennessee Tech 56-0 at home on Saturday.
Vols Soar Past Golden Eagles, 56-0
Tennessee forced four turnovers and got touchdowns from eight different players, including one on defense, in a 56-0 blowout of Tennessee Tech on Saturday afternoon at Neyland Stadium.
Football Preview: Vols Host In-State Foe Tennessee Tech
Tennessee closes out its season-opening three-game homestand with an in-state battle against Tennessee Tech on Saturday at noon ET inside Neyland Stadium.
Transcript: Special Teams Shines, Vols Seeking Improved Communication
Tennessee football is seeking to rebound from its first setback of the season last Saturday, and head coach Josh Heupel says a significant part of the squad’s improvement can come from better communication.
Fulkerson, Key to Represent Tennessee on SEC Basketball Leadership Council
The Southeastern Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Leadership Council is set to hold its annual meeting on Thursday, with super senior John Fulkerson and junior Tamari Key representing the Vols and Lady Vols, respectively.
SEC Week 3 score predictions and picks ATS of 12 games including Tennessee/TN Tech
See my score prediction for the UT/TN Tech game, Bama/UF and more in Week 3 in SEC
WATCH: WWE Superstar Bianca Belair on 99.1 The Sports Animal “This is what I was born to do”
We visited with Knoxville product, a former WWE Champion about her journey, UT, Knoxville, more
WATCH: Heupel “If you’ve got varying levels of engagement in how you prepare then you’re setting yourself up for failure”
Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel spoke with the media for the final time before Saturday’s Game 3 matchup at home vs. Tennessee Tech.
WATCH: Princeton Fant “We’ve (tight ends) been involved a whole lot more, definitely, and I love it”
Tennessee tight end Princeton Fant talked to the local media in Knoxville ahead of this weekend’s home game vs. Tennessee Tech.
WATCH: Matthew Butler “You have to hate losing so much that you do what it takes to not lose again”
Tennessee defensive lineman Matthew Butler talked to the local media in Knoxville ahead of this weekend’s home game vs. Tennessee Tech.
WATCH: Trevon Flowers “I feel great about our relationship between the players and the staff”
Tennessee safety Trevon Flowers talked to the local media in Knoxville ahead of this weekend’s home game vs. Tennessee Tech.
WATCH: Willie Martinez “Anytime you put yourself in a one-on-one situation where you can dominate a receiver, or receivers, it allows you to do so much more”
Tennessee defensive backs coach Willie Martinez talked to the local media in Knoxville ahead of this weekend’s home game vs. Tennessee Tech.
WATCH: Kodi Burns on Jimmy Calloway “I was really impressed with him. The sky’s the limit.”
Tennessee wide receivers coach Kodi Burns talked to the local media in Knoxville ahead of this weekend’s home game vs. Tennessee Tech.
Quotes: Coaches, Vols Look To Create Game-Changing Plays For Tennessee Tech Matchup
With preparations underway for Tennessee football’s Week 3 non-conference bout with Tennessee Tech, assistant coaches Kodi Burns (wide receivers) and Willie Martinez (secondary) and select players met with media Tuesday afternoon.
Quotes: Heupel, Vols Look Forward to Matchup with Tennessee Tech
The Tennessee football team was back at work on Monday in preparation for in-state foe Tennessee Tech, who will make the short trip east from Cookeville to take on the Vols at noon ET this Saturday at Neyland Stadium.
WATCH: Chase McGrath on his FG range “It depends on the conditions. I’m comfortable up to like 55 (yards) on some days.”
Tennessee place kicker Chase McGrath spoke with the media Monday looking back on Week 2 and ahead to Tennessee Tech.
WATCH: J. Carvin “Hendon, he did an outstanding job coming in where it was not a dropoff. Communication was on-point. He made plays.”
Tennessee interior offensive lineman Jerome Carvin spoke with the media Monday looking back on Week 2 and ahead to Tennessee Tech.
WATCH: Tyler Baron “I think we’re going to respond better than we have since I’ve been here. I’ll stand by that.”
Tennessee defensive end/outside linebacker Tyler Baron spoke with the media Monday looking back on Week 2 and ahead to Tennessee Tech.
WATCH: Josh Heupel on Milton’s deep throws “He’s shown that he has the ability to do that (complete them) in the way he’s practiced”
Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel held his game week press conference Monday looking back on Week 2 and ahead to Tennessee Tech.
PHOTO GALLERY: Tennessee vs. Pittsburgh Johnny Majors Classic
Here are some images from UT Athletics and from The Sports Animal staff from Pittsburgh’s 41-34 win over Tennessee in Knoxville Saturday.
Vols Fall In Fierce Fight With Panthers, 41-34
A resilient Tennessee team carried the fight to Pitt for 60 minutes on Saturday afternoon, coming up just short in a 41-34 setback in the Johnny Majors Classic at Neyland Stadium.
Jimmy’s blog: Vols had chance to win despite plethora of penalties
QB Hooker comes off bench to spark offense
WATCH: 99.1 THE Sports Animal postgame review of Pitt’s 41-34 win over UT
Hosts Josh Ward and Vince Ferrara reviewed and analyzed Pittsburgh’s 41-34 win in Knoxville in Week 2 in the Johnny Majors Classic at Neyland Stadium.
WATCH: Jimmy Calloway & Christian Charles postgame after UT loss to Pitt
Tennessee wide receiver Jimmy Calloway and defensive back Christian Charles took questions in the postgame Saturday after Tennessee’s 41-34 home loss to Pittsburgh.
WATCH: Theo Jackson & Jacob Warren postgame after UT loss to Pitt
Tennessee defensive back Theo Jackson and tight end Jacob Warren took questions in the postgame Saturday after Tennessee’s 41-34 home loss to Pittsburgh.
WATCH: Josh Heupel postgame after Pitt defeats UT 41-34
Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel took questions at his postgame press conference Saturday after Tennessee’s 41-34 home loss to Pittsburgh.
SEC Week 2 score predictions and picks ATS of 13 games including Tennessee/Pitt
Week 1 Records: 8-6 ATS, 11-3 straight-up; 1st SEC game this week; UT/Pitt
27 Vols in the NFL, 18 on active rosters to start season after late moves; VFL update/list
10 Vols slated to start in Week 1 of the NFL season; 6 players are on IR, 3 on practice squads
WATCH: Josh Heupel “They’ve had a great week of preparation. I like the mindset and mentality.”
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel held his final media availability Thursday before game 2 of the season vs. Pitt Saturday in Knoxville.
Tennessee’s SEC schedule dates/games announced for the season
The Southeastern Conference released dates for each school’s conference games Thursday.
SEC Announces Men’s Basketball Schedule: UT opens at Bama
The Southeastern Conference unveiled its 126-game men’s basketball schedule for the 2021-22 season on Thursday.
UT Hosting Free Vaccination Clinic at Vol Village Prior to Football Game Saturday
In partnership with the UT Student Health Center and the Knox County Health Department, Tennessee Athletics is offering doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on campus Saturday.
Coach & Player Transcripts: Vols Locked In On Saturday’s Pittsburgh Matchup
Defensive coordinator Tim Banks, running backs coach Jerry Mack and select offensive players met with media Tuesday to discuss the team’s preparations for the Panthers.
WATCH: J. Small on Milton “Definitely his arm strength, poise, he’s a leader, he’s vocal. Brings a physical presence to the run game.”
Tennessee running back Jabari Small reviewed the Bowling Green game and looked ahead to Saturday’s game vs. Pittsburgh.
WATCH: Tillman on missed deep balls “We’ve been hitting on those at practice. Was the first game. We both probably had some jitters.”
Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman reviewed the Bowling Green game and looked ahead to Saturday’s game vs. Pittsburgh.
