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Video: Gray on seniors getting a bowl game “They’re definitely happy. You can see it on their faces.”
Tennessee running back Eric Gray spoke to reporters in a group session on Monday to discuss bowl practices and the season. Watch that interview below.
Video: Warrior on 1st week of practice “It’s real important. Fundamentals are always important.”
Tennessee safety Nigel Warrior spoke to reporters in a group session on Monday to discuss bowl practices and the season. Watch that interview below.
Video: Morris on Smith’s journey “It’s an inspiration. It makes you want to work harder.”
Tennessee offensive lineman Wanya Morris spoke to reporters in a group session on Monday to discuss bowl practices and the season. Watch that interview below.
Video: Tennessee Football Bowl Practice 4 Footage
The Tennessee Volunteers were back out on the practice field on Monday ahead of the January 2, 2020 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl in Jacksonville vs. Indiana. Here’s some video from Practice 4 in Knoxville.
Hoops Central: #21 Tennessee at Cincinnati
A win would be the 700th career head coaching victory for Rick Barnes and prevent UT’s first two-game losing skid since Dec. 30, 2017 and Jan. 2, 2018 when the Orange & White dropped back-to-back games against Arkansas and Auburn.
Lady Vols Preview #23/24 Tennessee vs. #1/1 Stanford
This will mark the 37th time these programs have met on the hardwood, with UT owning a 25-11 record in the series.
Lady Vols Hoops Report (12/6/19)
he Lady Vols are coming off a six-game home stand that saw them go 5-1, suffering their only loss of the season to Texas, 66-60, on Dec. 8.
Vols Drop Defensive Battle to No. 13 Memphis, 51-47
A rough shooting night plagued No. 19 Tennessee, as the Vols dropped a low-scoring defensive battle to No. 13 Memphis at a sold-out Thompson-Boling Arena Saturday, 51-47.
Video: Fulkerson on Memphis “Credit to them. They played better than us.”
Tennessee forward John Fulkerson spoke to the media after Memphis’ win at Tennessee Saturday afternoon 51-47.
Video: James on the UT fans “They showed up and they showed out. I can’t express my love for them enough.”
Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James spoke to the media after Memphis’ win at Tennessee Saturday afternoon 51-47.
Video: Barnes on loss to Memphis “When your three top scorers go 6-for-30, it’s tough”
Tennessee coach Rick Barnes spoke to the media after Memphis’ win at Tennessee Saturday afternoon 51-47.
Video: Hardaway on his critical comments of UT “It kind of made me cringe a little bit. It wasn’t a good look. That’ll never happen again”
Memphis Tigers men’s basketball coach Penny Haradaway spoke to the media after their win at Tennessee Saturday afternoon 51-47. Hardaway addressed his comments about Rick Barnes and UT after last season’s meeting and he shared plenty of praise on this year’s Tennessee team.
Jimmy’s blog: Memphis rallies to upset cold shooting Vols
Hardaway wants to continue series, Barnes noncommital
Video: Tennessee Football Bowl Practice 1 Footage
The Tennessee Volunteers opened up their bowl practices on Friday ahead of the January 2, 2020 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl in Jacksonville vs. Indiana. Here’s some video from Practice 1 in Knoxville.
UT Practice Report: Vols Back to Basics on Day 1 of Bowl Prep
Inclement weather kept the Vols inside, but the team was still chomping at the bit to put the pads on following a nearly two-week layoff for finals.
Vince’s View: NFL Week 15 predictions with division and playoff implications
Big AFC South battle and a number of other big matchups in this week’s slate
UT Announces Time Change for Jan. 2 Lady Vol SEC Opener vs. Missouri
To avoid overlap with TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, game has been moved up two hours.
VIDEO: Jeremy Pruitt on bowl practices, “We’ll stick to the basics at first.”
Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt met with the media following Friday’s practice – the first of bowl season.
Hoops Central: #19 Tennessee vs. #13 Memphis
Fans can also listen live to hear Bob Kesling and Bert Bertlekamp describing the action on FM 99.1 The Sports Animal.
Twelve Vols to Graduate Early
Friday’s ceremonies will celebrate Vols finishing their undergraduate studies and includes seniors Marquez Callaway, Carlin Fils-Aime, Jauan Jennings, Brandon Johnson and Darrell Taylor and redshirt juniors Matt Ballard, Andrew Craig, Jarrett Guarantano and Marcus Tatum.
Vols Trio Named Freshman All-SEC Honorees
The trio’s selection marks the most freshmen honorees for the Vols since 2014 when they also had three representatives on the list.
To’o To’o Named to The Athletic’s Freshman All-American Team
To’o To’o was a day-one starter at linebacker for the Big Orange and finished third on the team with 64 tackles.
Vols Excited for Upcoming TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Experience
Tennessee was designated the home team for the bowl game, which will mark the 75th anniversary of the Gator Bowl.
Hoops Preview: #23/24 Tennessee vs. Colorado State
The Lady Vols close out a six-game home stand before hitting the road for a West Coast swing next week at Stanford and Portland State.
Jennings to Participate in Reese’s Senior Bowl
With Jennings acceptance of the invitation, he will become the 126th Vol to participate in the senior showcase (Darrell Taylor, who accepted his invite previously, will be the 125th).
Five Vols Named to Football Coaches All-SEC Teams
The five players honored are the most for the Vols since they also had five on the 2012 All-SEC teams.
UT Duo Earns 247Sports True Freshman All-America Honors
To’o To’o and Morris have had standout freshman seasons for the Vols this season, helping lead one of the nation’s most impressive mid-season turnarounds as UT won its final five games to reach bowl eligibility for the first time since 2016.
Smith, Warrior Named to AP All-SEC Team
Both Vols pick up their first honor of the postseason after leading their respective sides of the ball through an incredible back-half of the 2019 regular season that finished with five consecutive wins.
Lady Vols suffer first defeat of the season, fall to Texas 66-60
The No. 17/19 Lady Vols suffered their first loss of the season on Sunday, falling to Texas in Thompson-Boling Arena, 66-60.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Teleconference Transcript (Dec. 8)
Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer On what Tennessee’s process of selecting a preference for its bowl game was: “It’s kind of all of the above with what both of the coaches said. It (the Gator Bowl) has a great history, great tradition, and is in a great part of the country to come…
Vols to Play Indiana in TaxSlayer Gator Bowl
The Volunteers will take on Big Ten foe Indiana in the 75th edition of the Gator Bowl.
Lady Vol Hoops Report ahead of game vs. Texas
Tennessee women’s basketball head coach Kellie Harper met with the media on Friday afternoon at Pratt Pavilion, taking questions about her team’s upcoming game against Texas.
Football Photo Gallery: Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt
Here’s an impressive photo gallery of over 100 images from Tennessee’s Week 14 game at Neyland Stadium against Vanderbilt.
Hoops Preview: #17/19 Lady Vols vs. Texas
For the 41st time, Tennessee and Texas will do battle in women’s basketball. The Lady Vols lead the series, 25-15, after winning the past two meetings.
Warrior Recognized as PFF College All-America Honorable Mention
Tennessee senior defensive back Nigel Warrior was named a PFF College All-America Honorable Mention earlier this week.
Video: Barnes on playing freshmen more minutes and together “We needed to do that”
Tennessee hoopshead coach Rick Barnes spoke to the media Wednesday night after UT’s 72-43 win over Florida A&M.
Video: Gaines on Nkamhoua “He’s going to be a great player”
Tennessee hoops guard Davonte Gaines spoke to the media in a group session Wednesday night after UT’s 72-43 win over Florida A&M.
Video: Nkamhoua on Memphis “That’s one of the biggest games we’ve all been looking forward to”
Tennessee hoops forward Olivier Nkamhoua spoke to the media in a group session Wednesday night after UT’s 72-43 win over Florida A&M.
Freshman Trio Pushes Vols to 72-43 Win Over Florida A&M
Behind a staunch defensive effort, No. 21 Tennessee moved past Florida A&M, 72-43, Wednesday night in Thompson-Boling Arena.
Jennings suspended for 1st half of bowl; see Fulmer statement
The SEC announced on Wednesday that Vols wide receiver Jauan Jennings has been suspended for the first half of UT’s bowl game.
Jimmy’s blog: Smith could be high first-rounder if he turns pro, Cubelic says
SEC Network analyst also says NFL wants Smith to stay another year in college
Butler Named to SEC Community Service Team
A player was selected from each one of the conference’s 14 institutions to highlight a student-athlete who gives back to his community through superior service efforts.
Vols in the NFL Week 13 Update
Shy Tuttle had one tackle to go along with an interception that he returned for 19 yards to help seal a 26-18 New Orleans’ win.
Hoops Central: #21 Tennessee vs. Florida A&M
Last time out, the Vols used a Lamonte Turner game-winning buzzer-beating 3-point bomb to lift the Vols past VCU, 72-69 on Saturday afternoon at the Emerald Coast Classic.
Gray Named SEC Freshman of the Week After Record-Setting Performance
Gray had a record-setting performance in the Vols’ 28-10 win over Vanderbilt last Saturday, rushing for a UT true freshman-record 246 yards and three touchdowns on 25 carries.
Rick Barnes Media Availability Transcript (12.2.19)
Read everything UT coach Rick Barnes said following his team’s trip through the Emerald Coast Classic.
Photo Gallery: Tennessee Seniors in Pregame
Here’s a photo gallery of the 2019 Tennessee football seniors at the end of their Senior Day festivities before the regular season finale vs. Vanderbilt. Images courtesy of UT Athletics.
Video: Senior Day Festivities – Through The T One More Time
Here’s some video of the 2019 Tennessee football seniors going through their Senior Day Festivities of running through the T one more time and more.
Lady Vols Fly Past Air Force, 81-54
In the first-ever meeting between the teams, No. 20/25 Tennessee flew past Air Force, 81-54, Sunday afternoon in Thompson-Boling Arena to open the season 7-0 for fifth time in the past 10 years.
Turner’s Buzzer-Beating Bomb Lifts Vols Past VCU, 72-69
With 1.7 seconds remaining and the score tied at 69-69, Tennessee senior Lamonte Turner buried a 3-pointer from the corner to lift the Volunteers to a 72-69 victory over VCU on Saturday night at the Emerald Coast Classic.
