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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…
FB PREVIEW: #4 Vols Rested & Ready for Primetime Road Battle with Razorbacks
FootballOctober 04, 2024 FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – No. 4/4 Tennessee will look to extend its winning streak to seven consecutive games when it hits the road for another primetime night clash this Saturday against the Arkansas Razorbacks. MORE INFO GAMEDAY & BROADCAST INFO #4/4 TENNESSEE (4-0 | 1-0 SEC) Game Notes Roster Schedule Stats Record Book ARKANSAS (3-2 | 1-1 SEC)…
#4 Vols Expect Challenging Environment At Arkansas
FootballOctober 01, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — As No. 4 Tennessee gears up for an interdivisional SEC clash with Arkansas on Saturday (7:30 p.m. ET, ABC), the Vols expect to play in another loud and challenging road environment in Fayetteville. After Tuesday’s practice session on Haslam Field, a pair of UT assistants met with media to recap…
Vols in the NFL – Week 4
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – A pair of former Vols helped their teams improve to 4-0, while Alvin Kamara continues to roll for the Saints and another Heupel-era Vol made his NFL debut as Week 4 came to a close. Trey Smith and Theo Jackson helped the Chiefs and Vikings improve to 4-0 on Sunday as their respective…
Fresh Off Bye Week, #4 Vols Prepare for Another Road Test at Arkansas
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Coming off its first bye week of the season, the fourth-ranked Vols are preparing for yet another primetime road matchup in Fayetteville, Arkansas, against the Razorbacks. For the third time this season, Tennessee will play on ABC with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT). “Guys got back in the building…
Vols Rise To #4, 7:30 p.m. ET Matchup on ABC Set For Arkansas
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After its first bye week of the season, Tennessee continued its climb in the polls, rising to No. 4 in both the Associated Press Top 25 and US LBM AFCA Coaches poll. The Vols (4-0, 1-0 SEC) jumped two spots in the Coaches poll and one place in the AP Top 25. The…
Bru McCoy Tabbed to 2024 Witten Award Watch List
DALLAS – Tennessee’s Bru McCoy was named to the 2024 Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award watch list on Thursday, which is in its eighth season of recognizing the top leaders in college football. The Witten Award honors the type of exemplary character and commitment to community, family and teammates demonstrated by Jason Witten, the 2012…
5/6 Vols Taking Full Advantage of Early Open Week After 4-0 Start
Download Videos KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 5/6 Tennessee is riding high as it works through its first of two open weeks this season. The Volunteers are coming off their second ranked win of the year after toppling No. 15/13 Oklahoma in Norman last Saturday night to record the program’s first road victory over an AP ranked…
Keenan Pili Among Semifinalists For William V. Campbell Trophy
IRVING, Texas — The National Football Foundation (NFF) announced Wednesday that Tennessee redshirt senior linebacker Keenan Pili is one of 203 semifinalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy – college football’s premier scholar-athlete award. Celebrating its 35th year, the Campbell Trophy recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation for his combined academic success, football…
Josh Heupel Earns Bear Bryant Awards National Coach of the Week Honors
HOUSTON – After leading fifth-ranked Tennessee to a 4-0 start for the second time in three seasons, head coach Josh Heupel has been named the Bear Bryant Awards Coach of the Week following the Volunteers’ 25-15 victory at then-No. 15 Oklahoma. Heupel defeated his alma mater for his 10th ranked win at Tennessee, while improving to 31-12 overall…
Jermod McCoy Named Thorpe Award National Defensive Back of the Week
OKLAHOMA CITY – Coming off a dominant defensive performance in Tennessee’s victory over No. 15 Oklahoma this past weekend, sophomore defensive back Jermod McCoy has been named the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award National Defensive Back of the Week. McCoy has proved to be one of the top cornerbacks in the nation through four weeks, and he did it again…
Three Vols Earn SEC Weekly Honors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – After Tennessee picked up a top-15 victory on the road against Oklahoma this past weekend, the Southeastern Conference office recognized three Vols with weekly awards. Redshirt freshman placekicker Max Gilbert was tabbed the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week, junior edge rusher Joshua Josephs was named SEC Co-Defensive Lineman of the Week, and redshirt freshman quarterback Nico…
Postgame Notes: #6/7 Tennessee 25, #15/13 Oklahoma 15
TENNESSEE FOOTBALL POSTGAME NOTESSept. 21, 2024 | Norman, Okla. | Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial StadiumFINAL SCORE: No. 6/7 Tennessee 25, No. 15/13 Oklahoma 15 General 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…
Dominant Defense Leads #6/7 Vols to 25-15 Win Over #15/13 Oklahoma in SEC Opener
Game Recap: Football | September 22, 2024 NORMAN, Okla. – No. 6 Tennessee football showcased its defensive prowess in a commanding 25-15 SEC-opening victory over No. 15 Oklahoma on Saturday night at Memorial Stadium. The win marked the Vols’ 10th over a ranked opponent under head coach Josh Heupel, who made the return to his alma mater a…
FB PREVIEW: #6/7 Vols Head to #15/13 Oklahoma for Ranked Showdown in SEC Opener
NORMAN, Okla. – No. 6/7 Tennessee will face its first true road test this season as it heads to Norman, Oklahoma for a primetime battle against the 15th-ranked Sooners on Saturday night at Memorial Stadium. MORE INFO GAMEDAY & BROADCAST INFO #6/7 TENNESSEE (3-0 | 0-0 SEC) Game Notes Roster Schedule Stats Record Book #15/13 OKLAHOMA (3-0 | 0-0 SEC)…
#6/7 Vols Preparing For Physical SEC Opener At #15/13 Oklahoma
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Four days out from their first SEC road trip of the 2024 campaign, the No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers took the Anderson Training Center indoor turf on a rainy Tuesday morning in Knoxville to continue on-field prep for Saturday’s ranked matchup at No. 15 Oklahoma. The Vols are gearing up for a nationally televised…
Big Road Test Awaits #6/7 Vols in SEC Opener at #15/13 Oklahoma
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Following three straight dominating non-conference wins to start the season, No. 6/7 Tennessee is preparing to face its biggest test to this point with a trip to Norman, Oklahoma to face off against the No. 15/13 Sooners in the SEC opener for both teams. For the second time in three weeks, the Vols…
Sampson’s Four TDs Ignite #7/9 Vols In Historic Shutout
Game Recap: Football | September 14, 2024 | Eric Trainer KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Dylan Sampson ran for four first-half touchdowns, as No. 7/9 Tennessee exploded for 37 first-quarter points en route to a record-setting 71-0 shutout of Kent State in front of a sellout crowd of 101,915 on Saturday night at Neyland Stadium. The Vols (3-0) surpassed their previous…
FB PREVIEW: #7 Vols Set to Host Golden Flashes Under Neyland Saturday Night Lights
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 7/9 Tennessee will look to continue its torrid start to the season when it welcomes Kent State to Neyland Stadium for a matchup under the lights on Saturday night. MORE INFO GAMEDAY & BROADCAST INFO #7/9 TENNESSEE (2-0 | 0-0 SEC) Game Notes Roster Schedule Stats Record Book KENT STATE (0-2 | 0-0 MAC) Game Notes Roster Schedule Stats Digital…
Brotherhood Forged In The Trenches
Football games are won and lost in the trenches, and Tennessee’s offensive line has become more than a collection of talented athletes. They have created a bond that transcends the field, becoming brothers through the shared sacrifice and relentless hard work needed to win those battles on Saturdays. It’s evident that this unit’s strength lies…
CONTRIBUTE: VFL Inky Johnson Inspires The Next Generation of Volunteers
Don’t complain, contribute. Don’t complain, contribute. The closing remarks from Inky Johnson echoed throughout the football team room as the former Vol letterman concluded his annual speech in front of the 2024 squad. Contribute – to this team, to your unit, to this facility, to this organization. It’s a blessing to do it, and it’s a privilege…
#7 Vols Turn Page To Home Matchup vs. Kent State Saturday Night
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – A next-game mentality and the bond of the tight end room served as talking points on Tuesday as the seventh-ranked Vols began on-field preparations for this weekend’s matchup against Kent State. UT hosts the Golden Flashes in Neyland Stadium Saturday night, with kickoff set for 7:45 p.m. ET on SEC Network. Defensive coordinator Tim…
Vols in the NFL – Week 1
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The NFL season is officially underway with Vols around the league making significant impacts in Week 1. The season opened on Thursday night as the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs and Trey Smith defeated Baltimore 27-20. Alvin Kamara kept the good times rolling in New Orleans as he carried the ball 15…
Fast and Physical Vols Look to Keep Things Rolling Against Kent State
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Coming off the ninth ranked win of the Josh Heupel era on Saturday against NC State, No. 7/9 Tennessee will look to continue to improve in all areas as it welcomes Kent State to Neyland Stadium this weekend. The 51-10 win over the 24th-ranked Wolfpack marked the largest margin of victory for the Vols against…
Nico Iamaleava Named Manning Award Star of the Week
NEW ORLEANS – The Manning Award, sponsored by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, announced Monday that Tennessee redshirt freshman Nico Iamaleava is one of eight FBS quarterbacks recognized as Manning Stars of the Week. College football fans can follow the Manning Award on social media (@ManningAward) or visit allstatesugarbowl.org to vote for what they think was the best performance from…
Nico Iamaleava, Cooper Mays Earn SEC Weekly Honors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After Tennessee’s dominant performance against NC State in the Duke’s Mayo Classic, the Southeastern Conference announced Monday that a pair of Tennessee football players earned weekly recognition from the league office. Redshirt freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava was tabbed SEC Freshman of the Week for the second week in a row, while senior center Cooper Mays garnered SEC…
Vols Continue Poll Climb Into Top 10, Return To Neyland Stadium
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football heads into its third week and a return to Neyland Stadium ranked No. 7 in the Associated Press Top 25 and No. 9 in the AFCA Coaches poll released on Sunday. The Vols climbed more than any team in the AP poll, leaping seven spots from No. 14. Tennessee (2-0) jumped…
Sampson, #14/12 Vols Run Wild in Duke’s Mayo Classic
Game Recap: Football | September 07, 2024 CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Junior running back Dylan Sampson delivered another sensational performance, and 12th-ranked Tennessee’s stellar defense shut down the 23rd-ranked NC State Wolfpack, 51-10, at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday night. Sampson amassed 132 yards on 20 carries, scoring twice on the ground. It marked his second consecutive game with…
FB PREVIEW: #14/12 Vols Ready for Primetime Battle with #24/23 Wolfpack in Duke’s Mayo Classic
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – No. 14/12 Tennessee will look to build off a successful week one performance as it takes a step up in competition this Saturday night, facing off against one of the ACC’s best in No. 24/23 NC State at 7:30 p.m. in the Duke’s Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. MORE…
Receivers & Secondary Look to Carry Positive Momentum Into Ranked Battle Against #24/23 NC State
FootballSeptember 03, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – As game prep for No. 24/23 NC State continues, wide receiver’s coach Kelsey Pope and secondary coach Willie Martinez, along with select players met with the media on Tuesday afternoon following practice at Haslam Field. No. 14/12 Tennessee will look to carry over its momentum on both sides of the ball from last…
#15 Vols Locked In on Primetime Battle with #24 NC State
FootballSeptember 02, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Following another successful season opener under head coach Josh Heupel, No. 15/15 Tennessee was back to work on Monday morning as it begins prepping for a ranked matchup against No. 24/22 NC State in the Duke’s Mayo Classic on Saturday night in Charlotte. The Vols opened their 2024 campaign with an…
Iamaleava Tabbed SEC Freshman of the Week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (UT Sports) — After a record-breaking display on Saturday against Chattanooga, the Southeastern Conference office announced Monday that Tennessee redshirt freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava was selected as SEC Co-Freshman of the Week. Iamaleava, making his second career start and first in Neyland Stadium, set a Tennessee school record for passing yards in a…
#15 Vols Dominate Mocs In Season Opener, 69-3
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 15 Tennessee scored on its first seven possessions and rolled up 718 yards of total offense, cruising past Chattanooga, 69-3, on Saturday afternoon in the 2024 season opener at Neyland Stadium. Playing in front of a sell-out crowd of 101,915, the Vols scored on 10 of their 13 offensive possessions, producing touchdowns…
FB PREVIEW: #15 Vols Open 2024 Campaign with In-State Tilt Against Chattanooga
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – It’s Football Time in Tennessee as the 15th-ranked Volunteers kick off the 2024 season against in-state foe Chattanooga at 12:45 p.m. on Saturday inside a sold-out Neyland Stadium. Tennessee begins its 128th football season on Saturday afternoon when it hosts the Mocs. The season opener will be broadcast on the SEC Network with…
Fan Experience Enhancements For 2024 Football Season Unveiled
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – With the 128th season of Tennessee football set to kick off this Saturday against Chattanooga, Tennessee Athletics has unveiled several new fan experience enhancements inside Neyland Stadium. For complete gameday information, visit UTsports.com/gameday. Earlier this month, Tennessee Athletics and Pilot announced a transformative multi-year partnership that preserves the iconic venue’s name and enhances the stadium experience…
Boo Carter, Nico Iamaleava Tabbed To Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Watch List
PHILADELPHIA — The Maxwell Football Club announced Wednesday that two Tennessee freshmen appeared on the watch list for the seventh annual Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year award, presented each year to the most outstanding freshman player in college football. Freshman defensive back Boo Carter and redshirt freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava represent the Vols on the list of 37 preseason…
#15 Vols Approach Season Opener With Zealous Enthusiasm, Consistency
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — With the offseason in the rear-view and only four days until the season opener kicks off, the Tennessee football Volunteers took Haslam Field Tuesday morning to continue game week preparations for Saturday’s home contest against inter-system foe Chattanooga (12:45 p.m. ET, SEC Network). As the Vols gear up for gameday, a pair of…
#15 Vols Eager for Saturday Season Opener at Neyland
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After an offseason of anticipation, game week has finally arrived for the 2024 Tennessee Volunteers football team as it prepares to host in-state foe Chattanooga on Saturday afternoon inside Neyland Stadium. “Talking season is over, and we get to go play ball,” head coach Josh Heupel said to open his Monday press conference. “Looking forward…
Tennessee Announces Spanish Radio Coverage for 2024 Football Season
UT becomes the fourth SEC school to provide Spanish radio coverage The Vol Network, Cumulus Media Knoxville/The Sports Animal and University of Tennessee Athletics announced today that, for the first time, every Tennessee football game this season will have a Spanish radio broadcast. Building on the interest generated last season with the first Spanish audio…
Vol Network’s “Big Orange Hotline” Radio Show Debuts Monday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Vol Network’s “Big Orange Hotline” radio show debuts for the 2024 football season at 8 p.m. ET Monday across the state of Tennessee live from the outdoor patio at Dead End BBQ restaurant on Sutherland Avenue in Knoxville. The Vol Network’s Bob Kesling hosts the show and will be joined each week…
Four Vols Voted to Preseason All-SEC Teams by League’s Coaches
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southeastern Conference announced its preseason All-SEC teams on Thursday, which were voted on by the league’s 16 head coaches and included four Volunteers in Cooper Mays, James Pearce Jr., Dylan Sampson and Squirrel White. Mays and Pearce Jr. were tabbed as first-team selections at center and defensive line, respectively. Both were first-team preseason All-SEC picks by the…
Vols Fine Tune Offense with Nine Days Til Kickoff
Vols Fine Tune Offense with Nine Days Til Kickoff KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – As game week and kickoff to the 2024 season draws near, the Vols offense continues to work and fine-tune its attack. On Thursday, offensive coordinator Joey Halzle alongside quarterback Nico Iamaleava and veteran wide receivers Bru McCoy and Dont’e Thornton Jr. met with local media members following practice to discuss the team’s…
2024 Football Game Designations Announced
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Athletics has announced its 2024 home football game designations in Neyland Stadium as the 15th-ranked Volunteers kick off the fourth season of the Josh Heupel era this fall. #CheckerNeyland presented by Pilot takes center stage for the Vols’ SEC home opener against Florida on Oct. 12. #CheckerNeyland showcases Tennessee’s iconic checkerboard pattern through Neyland Stadium. This will…
“Vol Calls” Makes Season Debut Aug. 21 From Calhoun’s On The River
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – “Vol Calls,” the official statewide radio show for the Tennessee Volunteers, kicks off its 2024-25 season on Wednesday, Aug. 21, on location from the legendary Calhoun’s On the River location in downtown Knoxville. The one-hour show airs at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT across the state of Tennessee on Vol Network affiliates. Bob Kesling,…
Competition Levels Remain High as Preseason Camp Draws to a Close
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – With classes underway and the preseason winding down, No. 15 Tennessee will use this week as a mock game week before turning its full attention towards preparation for the 2024 season opener against Chattanooga on Aug. 31 at Neyland Stadium. “Wrapping up training camp today, guys are off to class,” head coach Josh Heupel said during…
#15 Vols Complete Second Preseason Scrimmage
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football held its second scrimmage of preseason camp on Thursday morning inside Neyland Stadium, and head coach Josh Heupel addressed media members following the workout. Quotes from Heupel are below: Opening statement…“Good afternoon. (It was) great to get back inside of Neyland (and) scrimmage again. All in all, I thought the scrimmage went really…
Trio of Vols on 2024 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award Watch List
HONOLULU, Hawaii – The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame revealed on Thursday that Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava, linebacker Keenan Pili and defensive lineman Jaxson Moi were selected to the 2024 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award Watch List. The award is presented annually to the most outstanding college football player of Polynesian ancestry that epitomizes great ability and integrity.…
Tennessee Athletics and Pilot Announce Transformative Partnership to Preserve Neyland Stadium
Neyland Stadium has been home of the Vols for more than 100 years and that legacy will live on thanks to a transformative partnership with Tennessee Athletics and Knoxville-based Pilot, the largest network of travel centers in North America. Football August 13, 2024 Neyland Stadium has been home of the Vols for more than 100…
Secondary Unit Thrives On Cohesion, Competition Through 10 Fall Practices
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee’s revamped secondary was the topic of conversation on Monday after the Vols completed their 10th practice of preseason training camp. Defensive backs coach Willie Martinez spoke to local reporters about his unit’s cohesiveness, competition and consistency through the first two weeks of fall practice. Martinez leads a group of young, athletic defensive backs that…
Vols Go Under Friday Night Lights For First Preseason Camp Scrimmage
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Knoxville native running back DeSean Bishop received significant carries, the defensive line set the tone and Tennessee football concluded its eighth preseason camp workout with a two-hour scrimmage under Friday night lights in Neyland Stadium. With players’ families in attendance, the Volunteers went live tackle with ones, twos and threes, while working special teams and…
Cooper Mays Lands on Rimington Trophy Watch List
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee center Cooper Mays has been named to the preseason watch list for the Rimington Trophy, awarded annually to the nation’s top collegiate center. Mays is one of 40 centers from across the country named to the preseason watch list, including 10 from the Southeastern Conference. The Rimington Trophy is presented annually to the most…
Talented Receiver Room Ramps Up Competition In Fall Camp
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee football completed its seventh practice of preseason training camp on Thursday at Haslam Field, gearing up for Friday’s closed scrimmage in Neyland Stadium that will conclude the second week of fall camp. Wide receivers coach Kelsey Pope was available to media after Thursday’s practice. The third-year assistant discussed his room’s increased depth and how…
Defensive Line Continues to Grind as Season Nears
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee hit the field in full pads for the first time on Wednesday, marking Practice No. 6 of its preseason training camp. Defensive line coach Rodney Garner addressed the media after the morning session, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a strong work ethic. “When I played coach’s philosophy was he wanted practice to be the…
