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Countdown to Kickoff Hits 9 Days
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Countdown to kickoff is down to 9 days, and the 18th-ranked Vols are ramping up. On Wednesday, Joey Aguilar, Ethan Davis, Arion Carter and Bryson Eason met with reporters to break down the team’s progress. “It’s just a lot of anticipation building up right now,” Carter said. “You know, just going in, game prepping and everything, just want to…
Heupel, #18 Tennessee Begins Mock Game Week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel has named a starting quarterback, and the 18th-ranked Volunteers have begun preparations for their season opener with mock game week. Heupel met with the media Tuesday and discussed how Appalachian State transfer Joey Aguilar, who enrolled in June, earned the starting job. “Joey, through the course of training camp, each and…
Joey Aguilar Tabbed To 2025 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List
BALTIMORE – The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation announced Tuesday afternoon that Tennessee senior quarterback Joey Aguilar was named to the 2025 preseason watch list for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, presented annually to the top senior or upperclassman quarterback who is on track to graduate with their class. The signal caller from Antioch, California, is…
Six Vols Earn Spots on Preseason Coaches All-SEC Teams
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Six Tennessee players were tabbed to the Preseason Coaches All-SEC teams, which were voted on by the league’s 16 head coaches and released by the conference office on Tuesday afternoon. Cornerback Jermod McCoy was named to the first team while five other Vols were identified as third-team selections in wide receiver Chris Brazzell II, offensive lineman Lance…
Vols Complete Second Preseason Camp Scrimmage
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee football completed its second scrimmage Friday in Neyland Stadium as preseason camp winds down for the 18th-ranked Volunteers. The action saw first team offense going against first team defense in thud sessions with multiple quarterbacks getting reps with the ones. The second team offense and second team defense were in live situations.…
Crabtree, Pope Highlight Growth and Depth in Special Teams, WR Room
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — With 11 practices of fall camp in the books, Tennessee football highlighted its specialists and receivers during Thursday’s post-practice media availability. First-year special teams coordinator Evan Crabtree broke down his unit for local media, discussing the return game, specialist versatility and the mentality needed to succeed in the kicking game. He stressed how special teams…
Moi Tabbed to Polynesian College Player of the Year Watch List
For the second straight season, Tennessee’s Jaxson Moi was named to the Polynesian College Player of the Year Award Watch List, which was announced by the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame on Thursday. Moi is one of 81 players on the watch list for this year’s award, which has been presented annually since 2014 and honors the…
Selfless, Versatile Secondary Showcasing Its Depth During Fall Camp
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee was back on the practice field Monday morning after its first of two fall scrimmages took place at Neyland Stadium on Saturday. Veteran secondary coach Willie Martinez and a handful of the Vols’ defensive backs met with the media following practice to talk about the group’s growth throughout the offseason and fall camp. A…
Arion Carter, Jermod McCoy Selected To Bednarik Award Preseason Watch List
PHILADELPHIA – The Maxwell Football Club announced Monday that Tennessee football standouts Arion Carter and Jermod McCoy were named to the preseason watch list for the 2025 Chuck Bednarik Award, presented annually to the most outstanding defensive player in college football. The Bednarik Award watch list features 90 players, including 23 individuals from the Southeastern Conference. Tennessee is one of…
Vols Return To Neyland Stadium For First Preseason Camp Scrimmage
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football made its Neyland Stadium debut this camp, as the Volunteers went through a two-hour scrimmage Saturday morning to wrap up the second week of preseason practices. Tennessee worked all three phases and special situations with various “thud” and live tackling periods. All three quarterbacks – true freshman George MacIntyre, redshirt freshman Jake Merklinger and senior…
Miles Kitselman Featured On Mackey Award Preseason Watch List
NEW YORK — The Mackey Award Foundation announced Friday that Tennessee redshirt senior tight end Miles Kitselman was named to the preseason watch list for the 2025 John Mackey Award, which is presented annually to the best tight end in college football. Kitselman is one of 45 tight ends recognized on the list, including one of 10 from…
Reloaded Defensive Line Unit Progressing Through Fall Camp
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee football suited up in full pads for the first time this fall during Wednesday morning’s sixth practice of preseason camp. With competition heating up across the roster, the defensive line took center stage as position coaches Rodney Garner and Levorn Harbin met with local media. Garner, named 2024 Defensive Line Coach of the Year by Football…
SEC Sets 2024-25 Men’s Basketball Slate
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Southeastern Conference announced Wednesday afternoon the league schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 men’s basketball season. Tennessee, after both reaching the Elite Eight and finishing fifth in the national polls for the second straight season, will take the court for 18 league games between Jan. 3 and March 7. The Volunteers, who went…
Competition Fueling Revamped Offensive Line Unit During Fall Camp
Read Online | Video Download Link (This Link Will Remain the Same Throughout Fall Camp) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Volunteers were back on the practice field Tuesday morning as they continue to build toward their 2025 season opener against Syracuse at the end of the month. Fifth-year offensive line coach Glen Elarbee took to the podium following Tuesday’s practice to talk about…
Bishop, Thomas Named to Doak Walker Award Watch List
DALLAS – Tennessee running backs DeSean Bishop and Star Thomas were recognized Tuesday as preseason watch list members for the Doak Walker Award. The Vols are one of four SEC programs with multiple players recognized. The PwC SMU Athletic Forum annually presents the award to the nation’s most outstanding college running back. The award is named for SMU’s three-time All-America…
Football Debuts At No. 18 in US LBM Preseason Coaches Poll
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football will open the season ranked No. 18 in the US LBM Preseason Coaches poll that was released Monday. The Volunteers are one of nine SEC teams ranked, and they will face three opponents in the preseason edition of the poll – No. 4 Georgia, No. 8 Alabama and No. 17 Florida. Syracuse,…
Inge Details Linebacker Development After First Padded Practice Of Fall Camp
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Volunteers donned shoulder pads for the first time this fall as Tennessee football took Haslam Field Saturday morning for practice No. 3 of preseason training camp. After practice, linebackers coach William Inge spoke to local media about his unit’s progression through the first three on-field sessions of camp. The second-year assistant has a veteran tandem…
Max Gilbert Tabbed to Lou Groza Award Watch List
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Tennessee place kicker Max Gilbert was named to the 2025 Lou Groza Award Watch List on Friday by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission. An in-state product from Memphis, Gilbert connected on 20-of-26 field goals and was a perfect 54-of-54 on PATs in 2024. He totaled 114 points, which ranked sixth in UT…
Tight Ends Grab Spotlight on Second Day of Camp
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – With 30 days remaining until kickoff, a deep and talented tight end room took the stage on day two of fall camp. Third-year tight ends coach Alec Abeln spoke with the media following Thursday’s practice at Haslam Field, discussing the depth, chemistry, and versatility of his unit after two days of preseason camp. “I think we put…
Eason Tabbed to Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
ATLANTA – Tennessee veteran defensive lineman Bryson Eason was named to the 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List on Thursday. The redshirt senior was one of a record 116 nominees for this year’s award, which recognizes college football players from across the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) who exemplify community service, academic excellence and athletic achievement. Widely regarded as…
Preseason Camp Officially Underway on Rocky Top
FootballJuly 30, 2025 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The start of preseason camp officially got underway Wednesday as the 2025 Tennessee Volunteers hit the practice field for the first time this season on a hot and humid morning on Rocky Top. Wednesday’s opening day of camp was a welcomed sight for everyone in the program as the excitement…
Carter, McCoy Recognized On Butkus, Thorpe Award Preseason Watch Lists
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A pair of Tennessee football defensive standouts were recognized Wednesday afternoon as preseason watch list members for two national awards. Arion Carter was tabbed to the 2025 preseason watch list for the Butkus Award, while Jermod McCoy was selected to the 2025 preseason watch list for the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award. The Butkus Award annually honors the nation’s top…
Football Holds Annual Media Day, Practice Begins Wednesday
Football July 29, 2025 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel, defensive coordinator Tim Banks and offensive coordinator Joey Halzle, as well as select players met with members of the media Tuesday on the eve of preseason football camp practice. The Volunteers will practice three times over the next four days beginning Wednesday morning. Practice is closed to the…
McCoy Tabbed to Nagurski Trophy Preseason Watch List
DALLAS – Tennessee defensive standout Jermod McCoy was named to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy preseason watch list on Tuesday. The junior cornerback was one of 60 players included on the award’s preseason watch list, which identifies the top defensive players in college football as contenders for the national defensive player of the year. McCoy had a breakout sophomore…
Football TV Windows, Two Additional Game Times Announced
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Television windows for the 2025 Southeastern Conference football schedule, as well as additional game times were announced by ESPN Wednesday afternoon. Two non-conference home games for Tennessee will air on SEC Network. The Volunteers host UAB on Sept. 20 at 12:45 p.m. ET and will take on New Mexico State for Homecoming on…
Mike Keith Named Next “Voice of the Vols”
One of the top play-by-play radio announcers in sports, Hall of Fame radio voice and VFL Mike Keith, is returning to Rocky Top as the next “Voice of the Vols,” Tennessee Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Danny White announced on Thursday. Keith just completed his 27th season with the Tennessee Titans in 2024, including…
SEC Player of the Year Dylan Sampson Declares For 2025 NFL Draft
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. –Dylan Sampson produced the most prolific rushing season in Tennessee history in leading the Volunteers to their first College Football Playoff berth. On Friday, the junior running back and 2024 SEC Offensive Player of the Year officially began the next chapter of his football career by declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft. Sampson announced his…
#7 Vols Fall to #6 Ohio State in College Football Playoff
Game Recap: Football | December 22, 2024 COLUMBUS, Ohio – The seventh-ranked Vols fell to No. 6 Ohio State, 42-17, at Ohio Stadium Saturday night in the first round of the 2024 College Football Playoff. Tennessee finished the season 10-3, earning its second 10-win campaign in the past three seasons under head coach Josh Heupel. The Vols’ 30…
FB PREVIEW: #7 Vols Head North for Playoff Battle Against #6 Buckeyes
Read Online | Watch (ABC/ESPN) | Listen (Vol Network) | Live Stats | UT Game Notes | Digital Game Program | CFP Bracket COLUMBUS, Ohio – After three weeks of rest and preparation, the time has finally arrived for No. 7 Tennessee’s College Football Playoff debut as it takes on No. 6 Ohio State tonight in primetime at Ohio Stadium. Tonight’s showdown in Columbus will mark the…
Josh Heupel Named George Munger Award Semifinalist
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After guiding Tennessee to another 10-win season and its first College Football Playoff berth, head coach Josh Heupel has been named a semifinalist for the George Munger Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced on Wednesday. Established in 1989, the George Munger Award is awarded annually to the sport’s most outstanding coach. This accolade recognizes exceptional…
Coordinators, Players Preview CFP First-Round Tilt At Ohio State
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — With game week prep well underway on Rocky Top, both Tennessee football coordinators and four impact players were available to media on Tuesday to preview the Vols’ trip to Columbus, Ohio, this weekend to take on the No. 8 seed and sixth-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. Tennessee’s College Football Playoff debut is set for…
Mays, McCoy and Sampson Garner All-America Accolades
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Cooper Mays, Jermod McCoy and Dylan Sampson garnered All-America honors from multiple outlets this week as organizations continue rolling out their postseason honors. Mays received first-team honors from Sports Illustrated and USA Today, while McCoy was honored as a second-teamer by the Associated Press and SI. Sampson was honored by all three outlets and the Football Writers…
Game Week Has Arrived for #7 Vols as They Prep for CFP First-Round Battle at #6 Buckeyes
FootballDecember 16, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Following two open weeks to get healthy and prep for its highly-anticipated showdown at No. 6 Ohio State this Saturday night in Columbus, game week has finally arrived for No. 7 Tennessee as it eagerly awaits its trip to Ohio Stadium to face off against one of the nation’s premier…
#7 Vols Excited to Play Meaningful Football in December
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The seventh-ranked Vols are in full preparation mode ahead of their College Football Playoff first-round matchup with No. 6 Ohio State, set for this Saturday, Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. ET in Columbus, Ohio. As the Vols gear up for their postseason appearance, veteran offensive linemen Cooper Mays and Andrej Karic spoke with the media about the…
Cooper Mays, Dylan Sampson Collect All-America Recognition From Multiple Outlets
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A pair of Tennessee football offensive standouts earned All-America status from multiple outlets this week as organizations began rolling out their postseason honors for the 2024 season. Senior center Cooper Mays and junior running back Dylan Sampson were both tabbed Second Team All-America by The Athletic, while Mays earned second team recognition from the American Football Coaches…
Four Vols Garner Coaches’ Freshman All-SEC Team Accolades
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Tennessee football garnered four honorees on the 2024 Freshman All-SEC Team as the league office concluded its awards rollout Thursday. Tennessee’s four recipients are the program’s most since having four players recognized in 2011. Tight end Ethan Davis, defensive lineman Jordan Ross, linebacker Jalen Smith and defensive back Boo Carter are UT’s representatives on the team, with Carter being…
2025 Football Schedule Dates Announced
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – A season-opener versus Syracuse in Atlanta followed by Southeastern Conference home games against Georgia, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Vanderbilt highlight the 2025 Tennessee football schedule. The league office unveiled the full slate of 2025 dates on the SEC Network Wednesday evening. Conference opponents are identical to 2024 with the game location flipped from what…
AP, Coaches Tab Dylan Sampson As SEC Offensive Player of the Year
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Southeastern Conference office announced Wednesday afternoon that Tennessee junior running back Dylan Sampson was selected by the league’s head coaches as the 2024 SEC Offensive Player of the Year. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana, native received the same recognition from the Associated Press, becoming the second Vol in three years to sweep the awards as…
#7 Vols Confident Group as They Prep for CFP Opportunity at #6 Ohio State
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Preparation for No. 7 Tennessee’s first College Football Playoff game is fully underway as the Volunteers get ready for their trip up north to take on No. 6 Ohio State on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. ET. UT players met with the media on Tuesday for the first time since Sunday’s CFP…
Cooper Mays Tabbed Rimington Trophy Finalist
NEW YORK — The Boomer Esiason Foundation announced Monday that Tennessee senior Cooper Mays is a finalist for the Rimington Trophy, which annually recognizes the most outstanding center in college football. Mays becomes the first player in Tennessee history to be named a Rimington Trophy finalist since the award’s inception in 2000. He is one of three final candidates…
CFP Bound: No. 9 Seed Tennessee To Clash With No. 8 Seed Ohio State in Columbus on Dec. 21
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Following the second 10-win regular season in three years under head coach Josh Heupel, the seventh-ranked Tennessee Volunteers have officially punched their ticket to their first College Football Playoff. The ninth-seeded Volunteers will travel to take on eighth-seeded Ohio State at 8 p.m. ET in the first round of the College Football Playoff on…
VFL Eric Berry To Be Recognized As SEC Legend In Atlanta
ATLANTA – Two-time unanimous first-team All-America defensive back and College Football Hall of Famer Eric Berry will be recognized on the 2024 SEC Football Legends Class in Atlanta surrounding SEC Championship weekend. The 2024 Football Legends class includes 16 former stars who excelled on the gridiron and helped write the rich history of the sport at…
Bru McCoy Named To SEC Community Service Team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Southeastern Conference announced Wednesday that Tennessee wide receiver Bru McCoy was named to the 2024 SEC Football Community Service Team. The SEC names a Community Service Team for each of its 21-league sponsored sports, looking to highlight an athlete from each school who gives back to his community through superior service efforts. One of…
#RockyTop25: Vols Sign 24 On First Day of Early Signing Period
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel welcomed 24 new signees as part of the #RockyTop25 recruiting class on Wednesday, the first day of the early signing period. As of Wednesday evening, the Volunteers boasted a top 10 class by On3, 247Sports and Rivals. This comes the day after Tennessee was tabbed No. 7…
Vols #7 In Penultimate College Football Playoff Rankings
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After completing a 10-win regular season with a 36-23 win over Vanderbilt, Tennessee football comes in at No. 7 in the penultimate College Football Playoff Committee Rankings released on Tuesday night. The Volunteers (10-2, 6-2 SEC) secured a second-place tie in the 16-team SEC standings after being picked seventh at SEC Media Day.…
Defensive Coordinator Tim Banks Named Broyles Award Semifinalist
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After guiding a Tennessee defense that ranked in the FBS top 10 in eight different categories, defensive coordinator Tim Banks was honored as a semifinalist for the Frank Broyles Award, which is presented annually to college football’s top assistant coach. The Frank & Barbara Broyles Foundation announced 15 semifinalists Tuesday out of 65 FBS nominees.…
Bru McCoy Named Semifinalist for 2024 Comeback Player of the Year
NEW YORK – On Tuesday, the College Sports Communicators (CSC), in association with The Associated Press (AP) and the Fiesta Bowl Organization, announced redshirt senior wide receiver Bru McCoy as a semifinalist for the 2024 College Football Comeback Player of the Year Award. He is one of 12 semifinalists named by CSC, which includes one other player from…
Pair of Vols Earn SEC Weekly Honors After Stellar Offensive Showing at Vanderbilt
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Following its 36-23 rivalry win at Vanderbilt over the weekend, Tennessee had a pair of offensive players earn SEC weekly awards on Monday afternoon in redshirt freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava and senior offensive lineman Andrej Karic. Iamaleava and Karic played major roles in the Volunteers’ impressive offensive output against the Commodores, which resulted in a 538…
#8 Tennessee Storms Back in Nashville, Defeats Vanderbilt 36-23 for 10th Win
Game Recap: Football | November 30, 2024 NASHVILLE – Down 14-0 in the first quarter, No. 8 Tennessee stormed back with 29 straight points to defeat Vanderbilt, 36-23, and secure its College Football Playoff resume on Saturday at FirstBank Stadium. A mostly Volunteer crowd watched Tennessee (10-2, 6-2 SEC) post its second 10-win regular season in three…
Former Tennessee Football Head Coach Bill Battle Passes Away
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Former Tennessee football head coach Bill Battle, who led the Volunteers to five bowl games and three top-10 poll finishes from 1970-76, passed away at the age of 82 on Thanksgiving morning. William “Bill” Raines Battle III compiled a 55-22-2 record in seven seasons with four bowl victories. Today, his 55 wins rank…
Vols #8 In Nov. 26 College Football Playoff Rankings
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Riding a 9-2 record into the regular season finale, Tennessee football is ranked No. 8 in the latest College Football Playoff Committee Rankings released on Tuesday night. The Volunteers moved up three spots from last week’s edition and are the third-highest ranked SEC team behind No 3 Texas and No. 7 Georgia. Tennessee…
Sampson Breaks 95-Year-Old School Records As #11 Vols Blank UTEP, 56-0 Football Nov 23, 2024
Game Recap: Football | November 23, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — No. 11 Tennessee overcame a slow start, exploding for 28 second-quarter points on its way to a 56-0 shutout of UTEP in front of a sellout crowd of 101,915 on Senior Day at Neyland Stadium. UT running back Dylan Sampson, the Maxwell Award and Doak Walker semifinalist, finished…
Vols #11 In Nov. 19 College Football Playoff Rankings
Tennessee football is ranked No. 11 in the Nov. 19 College Football Playoff Committee Rankings unveiled Tuesday night on ESPN. The Volunteers (8-2, 5-2 SEC) are one of eight SEC teams in the rankings, joining No. 3 Texas, No. 7 Alabama, No. 9 Ole Miss, No. 10 Georgia, No. 15 Texas A&M, No. 18 South…
Seniors Reflect On Program Resurgence Ahead Of Home Finale
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — No. 10/11 Tennessee football returns to Neyland Stadium looking to close out a perfect regular season home slate when it welcomes UTEP for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff on Saturday. The Vols will host Senior Day during the pregame festivities, honoring multiple seniors who have been instrumental in revitalizing the program since 2021.…
Dylan Sampson Named Doak Walker Award Semifinalist
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – A record-setting 2024 season has led Tennessee star Dylan Sampson to become a semifinalist for the Doak Walker Award, presented annually to college football’s top running back. The PwC SMU Athletic Forum announced the 10 semifinalists on Tuesday. Sampson is the only SEC player on the list, and he joins Tahj Brooks of Texas Tech,…
#10/11 Vols Turning the Page and Looking to Make the Most of Neyland Finale
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 10/11 Tennessee will look to rebound from a disappointing result on the road at Georgia last weekend as it returns home for the final regular-season contest at Neyland Stadium this season against UTEP on Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. Saturday’s game will serve as Senior Day for the Volunteers, who will honor…
#7 Vols Battle Between the Hedges, Fall Late to #12 Georgia
Game Recap: Football | November 16, 2024 ATHENS, Ga. – The seventh-ranked Vols battled but were unable to overcome No. 12 Georgia, falling 31-17 Saturday night at Sanford Stadium after jumping out to a 10-0 lead. Running back Dylan Sampson led the offense on the ground, rushing 19 times for 101 yards and a touchdown. The score, his 21st…
FB PREVIEW: No. 7 Vols Set for Marquee SEC Showdown at No. 12 Georgia
FootballNovember 15, 2024 ATHENS, Ga. – No. 7 Tennessee and No. 12 Georgia will square off between the hedges on Saturday night at Sanford Stadium in a game that will have major implications in the SEC standings as well as the College Football Playoff race. MORE INFO GAMEDAY & BROADCAST INFO #6/4/7 TENNESSEE (8-1 | 5-1…
James Pearce Jr. Named Semifinalist For Walter Camp Player of the Year
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The Walter Camp Football Foundation announced Wednesday that Tennessee junior defensive lineman James Pearce Jr. was named one of 20 semifinalists for its 2024 Walter Camp Player of the Year award, the fourth-oldest college football award in the nation. The talented edge rusher is one of 20 semifinalists for the presitigious accolade, including one…
Tough-Minded Vols Gear Up For Road Tilt Between The Hedges
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — With a pair of November victories under their belt, the No. 6/4 Tennessee Volunteers prepare for their next challenge with a trip to Athens, Georgia, this weekend to face the No. 11/10 Georgia Bulldogs. Saturday’s kickoff between the hedges of Sanford Stadium is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET, and the matchup will be…
Vols Remain No. 7 In College Football Playoff Rankings
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After compiling an 8-1 start and a 5-1 mark in SEC play, Tennessee football remained No. 7 in the Nov. 12 College Football Playoff Selection Committee rankings. The Volunteers were ranked No. 7 in the initial rankings last week. They are one of nine SEC programs in this week’s rankings, joining No. 3…
Offensive Line Named Joe Moore Award Semifinalist For Third Straight Year
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – For the third consecutive season, Tennessee is one of 10 semifinalists for the Joe Moore Award, presented annually to college football’s most outstanding offensive line unit. The Foundation For Teamwork unveiled the 10 semifinalists on Tuesday. The Volunteers are one of three SEC programs on the list, joining Alabama and Texas. Other semifinalists…
#6/4 Vols Leaning on Consistent Approach Ahead of Marquee Matchup at #11/10 Georgia
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Following an unbeaten four-game home stretch, No. 6/4 Tennessee will hit the road this weekend for a primetime showdown between two of the SEC’s top teams as the Volunteers prepare to take on No. 11/10 Georgia in Athens. Adding to the atmosphere will be the presence of ESPN’s College GameDay and SEC Nation,…
Sampson’s Career Night Propels Vols Past State, 33-14
Game Recap: Football | November 09, 2024 | Eric Trainer KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Dylan Sampson rushed for a career-high 149 yards and eclipsed 1,000 for the season and 2,000 for his career, as seventh-ranked Tennessee took care of Mississippi State, 33-14, at Neyland Stadium Saturday night in the Vols’ 100th Homecoming game. UT (8-1, 5-1 SEC) improved to 6-0…
FB PREVIEW: #7 Vols Ready for Homecoming Tilt vs. Mississippi State
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 7 Tennessee will look to keep things rolling this weekend when it hosts Mississippi State in what will be the final conference home game of the season. Kickoff for Saturday’s Homecoming contest is slated for 7 p.m. inside of another sold out Neyland Stadium. MORE INFO GAMEDAY & BROADCAST INFO #7/6/7…
Pearce Jr. One of 12 Semifinalists for Lombardi Award
HOUSTON – Tennessee junior defensive end James Pearce Jr. has been named a semifinalist for the Lombari Award, as announced by the Lombari Award Committee on Thursday. Pearce Jr. has built off a breakout sophomore season with another impressive campaign thus far in 2024, leading the Volunteers with 6.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks through eight games.…
Pearce Jr. One of 12 Semifinalists for Lombardi Award
HOUSTON – Tennessee junior defensive end James Pearce Jr. has been named a semifinalist for the Lombari Award, as announced by the Lombari Award Committee on Thursday. Pearce Jr. has built off a breakout sophomore season with another impressive campaign thus far in 2024, leading the Volunteers with 6.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks through eight games.…
Voice of the Vols Bob Kesling Set to Retire in April
Kesling has enjoyed an incredible career that stretches over five decades, marking him as a pillar of the Vol Network GeneralNovember 07, 2024 The Vol Network and Tennessee Athletics announced on Thursday that renowned announcer Bob Kesling will retire as the Voice of the Vols after the 2024-25 men’s basketball season. Kesling has enjoyed an…
Brooks Tabbed as Burlsworth Trophy Nominee
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Tennessee defensive back Will Brooks was named a 2024 Burlsworth Trophy nominee on Tuesday afternoon. The trophy is in its 15th year of existence and is named in honor of Brandon Burlsworth, former University of Arkansas walk-on and All-American offensive lineman. It is awarded to the most outstanding football player in America who began his career as…
Iamaleava Named Semifinalist for Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award
PHILADELPHIA – Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava has been named a semifinalist for the 2024 Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced on Wednesday. The Shaun Alexander Freshman Player of the Year Award is an honor given each year to the most outstanding freshman player in college football. Named after Shaun Alexander since 2018, this…
Vols #7 In Initial College Football Playoff Rankings
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Riding a 7-1 start to the season, Tennessee football is ranked No. 7 in the initial College Football Playoff Selection Committee rankings that were announced on Tuesday night. The Volunteers were the fifth-highest ranked one-loss team and the third-highest ranked SEC team. A nation-best eight SEC programs were ranked in the first Top 25. …
#7/6 Vols Turn Attention to Mississippi State to Cap Homestand
FootballNovember 04, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Another night game is on tap at Neyland Stadium this weekend as No. 7/6 Tennessee caps its four-game homestand by hosting Mississippi State on Saturday night at 7 p.m. on ESPN. It will mark the Vols’ final SEC home game of the season and will also serve as this year’s…
#7 Vols Dominate Final Three Quarters to Upend Kentucky, 28-18
Game Recap: Football | November 03, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Seventh-ranked Tennessee outscored visiting Kentucky by 17 points over the final 35 minutes Saturday night at a sold-out Neyland Stadium, treating the 101,915 fans in attendance to a 28-18 triumph. The Volunteers (7-1, 4-1 SEC) scored 21 of the game’s 29 second-half points, en route to defeating…
FB PREVIEW: “Dark Mode” Vols Primed for Night Clash with Border Rival Kentucky
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – As the calendar turns to November, the seventh-ranked Tennessee Volunteers begin a stretch of five games in five weeks to round out the regular season, starting this Saturday night against border rival Kentucky in front of another sellout crowd at Neyland Stadium. The Big Orange will play their sixth night game of…
Tennessee’s Next One Up Has Blossomed Into Its Biggest Star
Whenever Dylan Sampson greets fans during the Vol Walk or goes through pregame warmups, he can always be seen donning his signature chain. The neckwear features his initials, jersey number and a small, red rose pendant. The rose is an homage to Tupac Shakur’s famous poem, “The Rose that Grew from Concrete,” which reads as follows. Did…
#7 Vols Upholding Tennessee Standard Ahead of Border Battle
FootballOctober 29, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — After attacking their second open week of the 2024 campaign with focus and intentionality, the No. 7 Tennessee Volunteers enter the back half of SEC action with another home contest under the lights of Neyland Stadium this Saturday against Kentucky (7:45 p.m. ET, SEC Network). Tennessee’s defense has been remarkable…
McCoy Tabbed as One of 15 Semifinalists for Thorpe Award
OKLAHOMA CITY – Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy was named a semifinalist for the 2024 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award, as announced by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and the Jim Thorpe Association on Tuesday afternoon. The Thorpe Award is given annually to the best defensive back in college football based on performance on the field, athletic ability and character. …
#7 Vols Refreshed for Stretch Run After Second Open Date
FootballOctober 28, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 7/7 Tennessee will begin a stretch of five games in five weeks to close out the regular season starting with a border battle against the Kentucky Wildcats this Saturday night at Neyland Stadium. Saturday’s contest will be televised on the SEC Network at 7:45 p.m. and will be the…
Football At No. 7 in Polls, Kentucky Game Time Set For 7:45 p.m. ET SEC Network
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee football moved up one spot to No. 7 in the Coaches poll and remained No. 7 in the Associated Press Top 25 following the Volunteers’ open weekend. In addition, Tennessee’s SEC contest against Kentucky next Saturday will kick off at 7:45 p.m. ET on SEC Network, the league office announced. The Vols…
Highly Focused Vols Looking to Make the Most of Second Open Week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Fresh off back-to-back rivalry game victories at home over Florida and Alabama, No. 7/8 Tennessee will look to continue building off that success with a timely open date before hosting Kentucky and Mississippi State at Neyland Stadium in consecutive weeks. The Vols and head coach Josh Heupel have seen great success when coming off an…
Eric Berry Announced To 2024 SEC Football Legends Class
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Two-time unanimous first-team All-America defensive back and College Football Hall of Famer Eric Berry has been named to the prestigious 2024 SEC Football Legends Class, the league office announced on Tuesday. The 2024 Football Legends class includes 16 former stars who excelled on the gridiron and helped write the rich history of the…
Bru McCoy Among Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Semifinalists
DALLAS – Redshirt senior wide receiver Bru McCoy was tabbed as one of 20 semifinalists for 2024 Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year on Tuesday afternoon, as announced by the award’s selection committee. The Witten Award honors the type of exemplary character and commitment to community, family and teammates demonstrated by Jason Witten, the 2012 NFL Walter…
Will Brooks Named Burlsworth Trophy Walk-On of the Week
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — After a remarkable performance in Tennessee’s victory over rival Alabama, the Burlsworth Trophy announced Tuesday that Tennessee redshirt senior defensive back Will Brooks has been selected as the award’s Walk-On of the Week for week eight of the college football season. The safety from Birmingham, Alabama, was a crucial contributor to Tennessee’s stout defensive effort this…
Highlights Tennessee vs. Alabama 10/19/24
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Dylan Sampson, Cooper Mays Collect SEC Weekly Honors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After Tennessee’s gritty, thrilling victory over the No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide on The Third Saturday in October, the Southeastern Conference office announced that a pair of Volunteers were recognized with weekly league honors. Junior running back Dylan Sampson was tabbed the SEC Offensive Player of the Week, while senior center Cooper Mays earned SEC Co-Offensive Lineman…
#11/10 Tennessee Turns Back #7 Tide, 24-17
Game Recap: Football | October 19, 2024 | Eric Trainer KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Safety Will Brooks’ interception with one minute, 28 seconds remaining sealed the deal, as No. 11/10 Tennessee’s defense was stout throughout and its offense scored all of its points in the second half to earn a thrilling 24-17 victory over No. 7 Alabama in front of a…
Postgame Notes: #11/10 Tennessee 24, #7/7 Alabama 17
TENNESSEE FOOTBALL POSTGAME NOTESOct. 19, 2024 | Knoxville, Tenn. | Neyland StadiumFINAL SCORE: No. 11/10 Tennessee 24, No. 7/7 Alabama 17General Notes Vol Captains/Coin Toss Team Offensive Notes Individual Offensive Notes Team Defensive Notes Individual Defensive Notes Special Teams Notes Career Highs The following players set or tied career highs in the respective statistical categories…
Dylan Sampson Added To Maxwell Award Midseason Watch List
PHILADELPHIA – The Maxwell Football Club announced Thursday that Tennessee football running back Dylan Sampson has been added to the mid-season watch list for the 88th Maxwell Award, presented annually to the most outstanding player in college football. Established in 1937, the Maxwell Award is one of the most prestigious honors in college football. It is presented annually…
Bru McCoy: A Legacy of Impact and Appreciation
As the leaves begin to change and the air grows crisp in Knoxville, wide receiver Bru McCoy stands at the threshold of a pivotal moment in his life. Halfway through his sixth and final season of college football and third with the Volunteers, McCoy’s journey has been marked by resilience, growth and a profound desire…
#11/10 Vols Primed For Alabama Matchup
Read Online | Download Videos | UT Game Notes | FB Media Center KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — With four days remaining until The Third Saturday In October rivalry is renewed, members of the Tennessee football program met with local media after Tuesday’s practice session on Haslam Field. The No. 11/10 Volunteers (5-1, 2-1 SEC) are poised for a highly anticipated SEC clash with…
Wear your finest Orange for this Third Saturday in October
Tennessee hosts the Alabama Crimson Tide Saturday, October 19. Tennessee Athletics Director Danny White announced that it’ll be an “Orange Out” game once again. Wear your best BIG ORANGE apparel and cheer on your Tennessee VOLS to victory!
After Big Rivalry Win, #11/10 Vols Turning Page to Third Saturday in October
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 11/10 Tennessee got back in the win column last weekend with a gritty overtime victory over Florida in front of a raucous Neyland Stadium crowd and will look to keep things moving in the right direction this Saturday with another heated rivalry game on deck against No. 7/7 Alabama at 3:30 p.m.…
James Pearce Jr., Boo Carter Recognized With SEC Weekly Honors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After another strong showing by the Tennessee defense this past weekend, the Southeastern Conference office announced Monday that a pair of Volunteers were recognized with weekly league honors. Junior edge rusher James Pearce Jr. was named SEC Co-Defensive Lineman of the Week, while rookie defensive back Boo Carter earned SEC Co-Freshman of the Week honors. Pearce is now…
#8/9 Vols Take Down Gators In Overtime, 23-17
Read Online | Box Score (XML) | Final Book (PDF) | Postgame Notes | Postgame Quotes | Download Video | Download Media Photos KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Dylan Sampson ran for three touchdowns, including the decisive blow in overtime, as No. 8/9 Tennessee overcame a double-digit third-quarter deficit to stave off Florida, 23-17, on Saturday evening in front of a sold-out Checker Neyland crowd of 101,915. The Vols (5-1, 2-1 SEC)…
FB PREVIEW: #8/9 Vols Back at Home to Wrestle Rival Gators in Primetime
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After nearly an entire month without a home game, No. 8/9 Tennessee finally returns to Neyland Stadium this Saturday night to take on SEC rival Florida in a primetime battle under the lights. The Volunteers will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing loss on the road at Arkansas last weekend, while…
‘Next-Play Mentality’ Fueling #8/9 Vols Through Florida Prep
FootballOctober 08, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — As the Vols look to bounce back from their first loss of the 2024 campaign, No. 8/9 Tennessee (4-1, 1-1 SEC) has turned the page to Saturday’s 7 p.m. ET home contest against rival Florida (3-2, 1-1 SEC) – the first of a four-game homestand inside Neyland Stadium. Preparation for…
#8/9 Vols Eager to Open Important Homestand on Saturday Night
FootballOctober 07, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Following a pair of hard-fought SEC road battles, No. 8/9 Tennessee returns home for the first of four consecutive conference games inside of Neyland Stadium when it hosts Florida on Saturday night at 7 p.m. on ESPN. The Volunteers will be looking to bounce back from their first loss of…
Checker Neyland
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Checker Neyland presented by Pilot, Tennessee’s popular fan-driven initiative, returns Saturday for the eighth-ranked Volunteers’ SEC home opener against rival Florida in Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. #CheckerNeyland showcases Tennessee’s iconic checkerboard pattern through Neyland Stadium, which will be sold out for a 16th consecutive game. This will be…
Tennessee Vols Drop in AP College Football Poll
It was a strange week across all of college football, with four teams ranked in the top 11 losing to unranked opponents, including the Tennessee Vols. It’s led to quite a shakeup in the latest AP Poll rankings, Tennessee dropped four spots to number 8 in the country after enduring a 19-14 loss to unranked…
#4 Vols Come Up Short in 19-14 Loss at Arkansas
Game Recap: Football | October 05, 2024 FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – No. 4/4 Tennessee fell to Arkansas, 19-14, in a low-scoring affair on the road at DWR Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville on Saturday night. After falling behind 14-3 in the third quarter, the Razorbacks scored the final 16 points of the game to pull out the victory and…
