Cainer: 3 Things to Know Ahead of Tennessee and Kentucky Showdown
It's been a long two weeks for Tennessee football. In a game they should have won by at least two touchdowns, the Volunteers squandered a second half GOLDEN opportunity at South Carolina - succumbing to their second loss ahead of the Halloween open date. A week off isn't the worst thing for a team who played eight-stra...
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Gilliam Tabbed Semifinalist for Lombardi Award
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee's Xavier Gilliam has earned the distinction of being named one of 12 semifinalists for the 2026 Lombardi Award, which is presented annually to college football's top lineman or linebacker who embodies the discipline, character and excellence of legendary coach Vince Lombardi. In his first y...
Nov 4, 2026
Vols #13 In Initial College Football Playoff Rankings
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee football comes in at No. 13 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings unveiled Tuesday night on ESPN. The Volunteers (6-2, 3-2 SEC) are one of 10 SEC teams in the first rankings. Tennessee owns a convincing 16-point win over current No. 5 Alabama 17 days ago (26-10). Both of the Vols...
Nov 4, 2026
#16/16 Vols Focus on Versatility, Defensive Discipline Ahead of Homecoming Bout Against #8/7 Kentucky
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee's tight ends continue to expand their role in the offense, while the defense looks to build on its progress as the No. 16/16 Volunteers prepare to host No. 8/7 Kentucky for Homecoming Saturday. Tight ends coach Alec Abeln and co-defensive coordinator/secondary coach Anthony Poindexter met w...
Nov 4, 2026
#8/9 Vols Defeat Wofford, 90-59, in Season Opener
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - In its first official action of the 2026-27 campaign, the University of Tennessee men's basketball team dominated second-half action in a 90-59 victory Tuesday night over Wofford. Sophomore forward DeWayne Brown II led the way for No. 8/9 Tennessee (1-0) at Food City Center with a co-game-high 17 poi...
Nov 4, 2026
