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Tennessee’s Next One Up Has Blossomed Into Its Biggest Star
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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…MORE

#7 Vols Upholding Tennessee Standard Ahead of Border Battle
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#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…MORE

McCoy Tabbed as One of 15 Semifinalists for Thorpe Award
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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. …MORE

#7 Vols Refreshed for Stretch Run After Second Open Date
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#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…MORE

Highly Focused Vols Looking to Make the Most of Second Open Week
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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…MORE

Eric Berry Announced To 2024 SEC Football Legends Class
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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…MORE

Bru McCoy Among Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Semifinalists
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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…MORE

Will Brooks Named Burlsworth Trophy Walk-On of the Week
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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…MORE

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