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WATCH: Josh Heupel – Tennessee HC – Main Room at #SECMD23
Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel spoke to the media and the SEC Network audience including fielding questions after being introduced by SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey at SEC Football Media Days in Nashville.
WATCH: Joe Milton III – Tennessee QB – Main Room at #SECMD23
The Tennessee Volunteers QB1 talks at #SECMD23 in Nashville in the main media room taking questions from 99.1 The Sports Animal staff.
WATCH: Jacob Warren – Tennessee TE in Main Room at #SECMD23
The Tennessee Volunteers veteran TE talks at #SECMD23 in Nashville in the main media room taking questions from 99.1 The Sports Animal staff.
WATCH: 99.1 The Sports Animal Recap of Day 4 at #SECMD23
Morning Show Co-Host Vince Ferrara reviewed Day 4 of SEC Football Media Days in Nashville. Tennessee, South Carolina and Ole Miss spoke on Thursday, on the final da
WATCH: Omari Thomas – Tennessee DL in Main Room at #SECMD23
Tennessee senior defensive tackle Omari Thomas fielded questions from 99.1 The Sports Animal staff and other reporters in the Main Room breakout session at SEC Football Media Days in Nashville.
WATCH: Jimmy Hyams talks to Ole Miss RB Quinshon Judkins at #SECMD23
Ole Miss RB Quinshon Judkins, the only sophomore player in attendance, joined Jimmy Hyams 1-on-1 to talk about his incredible freshman season, what it’s like to play for Lane Kiffin and much more.
WATCH: Jimmy Hyams talks to Ole Miss RB Quinshon Judkins at #SECMD23
Ole Miss RB Quinshon Judkins, the only sophomore player in attendance, joined Jimmy Hyams 1-on-1 to talk about his incredible freshman season, what it’s like to play for Lane Kiffin and much more.
WATCH: Jimmy Hyams with South Carolina DL Tonka Hemingway at #SECMD23
South Carolina DL Tonka Hemingway joined Jimmy Hyams 1-on-1 to talk his athletic family background, the Gamecocks knocking off Tennessee and Clemson last season, and more.
WATCH: 99.1 The Sports Animal Recap of Day 3 at #SECMD23
Morning Show Co-Host Vince Ferrara reviewed Day 3 of SEC Football Media Days in Nashville. Alabama, Arkansas, Florida and Kentucky spoke on Wednesda
Quotes: Vols Wrap 2023 SEC Media Days in Nashville
SEC Football Media Days were held in the Volunteer State for the first time, with Tennessee taking center stage on the event’s final day.
Vols Take Center Stage On Final Day of #SECMD23 In Music City
SEC Football Media Day is being held in the Volunteer State for the first time, and Tennessee will take center stage on the final day of the event on Thursday at the Grand Hyatt in Nashville.
WATCH: 99.1 The Sports Animal Recap of Day 2 at #SECMD23
Morning Show Co-Host Vince Ferrara reviewed Day 2 of SEC Football Media Days in Nashville. Georgia, Vanderbilt, Auburn and Miss State spoke on Tuesday.
Vols’ Sept. 9 Home Opener vs. Austin Peay Set For 5 p.m. Kickoff
Tennessee football’s home opener vs. Austin Peay on Sept. 9 will kick off at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+/SEC Network+ from Neyland Stadium, it was announced on Tuesday.
Vols Announce 2023-24 Non-Conference Hoops Schedule
The Tennessee basketball program has finalized its non-conference schedule for the upcoming 2023-24 season, its ninth under the direction of head coach Rick Barnes.
WATCH: SEC Media Days Recap: Day 1
Vince Ferrara recaps Day 1 of SEC Football Media Days in Nashville
WATCH: SEC Media Days Recap: Day 1
Vince Ferrara recaps Day 1 of SEC Football Media Days in Nashville
Joe Milton III, Omari Thomas, Jacob Warren To Represent Vols at #SECMD23 July 20
Quarterback Joe Milton III, defensive lineman Omari Thomas and tight end Jacob Warren will join head coach Josh Heupel to represent Tennessee at 2023 SEC Football Media Day in Nashville on Thursday, July 20.
WATCH: VFL and Lions QB Hendon Hooker at #SECMD23
VFL and Lions QB Hendon Hooker caught up with Vince Ferrara at SEC Media Days in Nashville
WATCH: VFL and Lions QB Hendon Hooker at #SECMD23
VFL and Lions QB Hendon Hooker caught up with Vince Ferrara at SEC Media Days in Nashville
Tennessee Athletics to Host “Champions Weekend” Sept. 29-30
Tennessee Athletics is set to host its second annual Champions Weekend in conjunction with the home football game against South Carolina on Sept. 30.
Awaka Shines Statistically for Team USA at FIBA U19 World Cup
Rising Tennessee sophomore Tobe Awaka was a top contributor—and a rebounding juggernaut—for Team USA during its fourth-place showing at the 2023 FIBA Men’s U19 World Cup in Debrecen, Hungary.
UT Board of Trustees Approves Budget Increase For Neyland Stadium Renovations
The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees on Friday approved Tennessee Athletics’ request to increase the budget for phase 1 of the historic Neyland Stadium renovation project by $49 million to $337 million.
Tennessee Athletics Poised to Begin Major Renovations, Player Development Enhancements at Lindsey Nelson Stadium
The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees on Friday approved the renovation budget and work will commence this August.
Lady Vols To Host Irish In ACC-SEC Women’s Basketball Challenge
ESPN revealed the first glimpse of Tennessee’s 2023-24 women’s hoops schedule on Wednesday morning, announcing the Lady Vols will play host to Notre Dame on Nov. 29 as part of a 14-game ACC-SEC Women’s Basketball Challenge.
Basketball Vols Will Travel to Chapel Hill for Inaugural ACC/SEC Challenge
Matchups for the inaugural men’s basketball ACC/SEC Challenge were revealed Wednesday, with Tennessee selected to play at North Carolina on Nov. 29.
SEC Reveals 2023-24 Women’s Basketball Home, Away Opponents
Tennessee’s 2023-24 women’s basketball home and away SEC opponents have been revealed, as the conference office announced Wednesday morning each school’s league foes for the upcoming campaign.
Tennessee Secures #6 Finish in LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup Race
With the NCAA’s athletic year complete, the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) published the final 2022-23 LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup standings Wednesday, and Tennessee locked in its best finish ever at No. 6.
VFL Drew Gilbert Named to 2023 MLB All-Star Futures Game Roster
VFL Drew Gilbert was selected to participate in the 2023 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at T-Mobile Park during the Major League Baseball All-Star Week in Seattle, Washington.
SEC Announces 2023-24 Men’s Hoops Conference Opponents
The Southeastern Conference released each school’s conference opponents for the upcoming 2023-24 men’s basketball season Monday.
Phillips Selected 35th Overall in NBA Draft, Lands with Bulls
Tennessee basketball freshman Julian Phillips was selected by the Boston Celtics with the 35th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft Thursday night, with his contract rights ultimately acquired by the Chicago Bulls.
Tennessee to Face NC State Dec. 16 in San Antonio
The Tennessee basketball team will face NC State this coming season in a neutral-site contest at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Postgame/Stats/Story: Memorable Season Comes to a Close in Omaha with Loss to #5 LSU
Another memorable season came to an end as Tennessee fell to No. 5 seed LSU, 5-0, in Tuesday’s NCAA Men’s College World Series elimination game at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha.
Postgame/Stats/Story: Burns Dominates as Vols Erase Early Deficit to Topple #8 Stanford in CWS Elimination Game
For the second time this postseason, Tennessee battled back from a four-run deficit to stave off elimination after rallying past No. 8 seed Stanford for a 6-4 victory on a hot Monday afternoon at Charles Schwab Field.
Baseball: Vols Ready for College World Series
Ready for the Greatest Show on Dirt, the Tennessee baseball team begins the 2023 Men’s College World Series on Saturday night at Charles Schwab Field, taking on familiar foe in No. 5 national seed LSU at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Awaka Set to Represent Team USA at FIBA U19 World Cup in Hungary
Tennessee basketball sophomore Tobe Awaka was named to the 2023 USA Basketball U19 National Team Friday. The physical forward made the 12-man roster after being among 35 elite players invited to take part in training camp.
Tennessee Basketball Set to Play Three Games During 10-Day Tour of Italy This Summer
The Tennessee basketball team is traveling to Italy July 31 through Aug. 9 for a three-game exhibition tour filled with cultural immersion and exciting sight-seeing experiences.
Vols’ Eight 2024 SEC Football Opponents Revealed
Tennessee football’s eight 2024 Southeastern Conference opponents for the expanded 16-team league were revealed Wednesday night on SEC Network.
SEC reveals opponents and locations for 2024 football schedule
Southeastern Conference on Wednesday revealed the opponents plus home and away designations for games on its 2024 football schedule, the first season in which the University of Oklahoma and the University of Texas will participate in SEC competition.
AJ Russell Garners NCBWA All-America Honors
Tennessee pitcher AJ Russell added another impressive honor to his resume by garnering NCBWA Third Team All-America accolades, as announced by the organization on Wednesday.
With Baseball Points Still Up for Grabs, Tennessee Now 10th in Directors’ Cup Standings
The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) released updated LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup standings Tuesday, and Tennessee sits in 10th place following an outstanding spring.
Postgame/Notes/Stats/Story: OmaVols – Big Orange Are Omaha Bound After Blanking Southern Miss
For the second time in three years, the Tennessee Volunteers are Omaha bound
Awaka, Dilione Finalists for USA Basketball U19 National Team
Following four training camp sessions, USA Basketball announced Tennessee basketball sophomore Tobe Awaka and redshirt freshman Freddie Dilione V as two of its 18 finalists for the 2023 USA Men’s U19 National Team Monday.
Awaka, Dilione Finalists for USA Basketball U19 National Team
Following four training camp sessions, USA Basketball announced Tennessee basketball sophomore Tobe Awaka and redshirt freshman Freddie Dilione V as two of its 18 finalists for the 2023 USA Men’s U19 National Team Monday.
Quotes/Notes/Stats/Story: Vols Rally From Four-Run Deficit to Force Decisive Game Three at Southern Miss
Tennessee scored eight consecutive runs to climb out of an early 4-0 hole and rally to keep its season going with an 8-4 victory over Southern Miss in Sunday’s must-win game two of the Hattiesburg Super Regional at Pete Taylor Park.
Stats/Story: Vols Battle Back but Fall Short in Super Regional Opener at Southern Miss
Tennessee tried to rally from a four-run deficit but was unable to complete its comeback effort in game one of the NCAA Hattiesburg Super Regional, falling 5-3 to Southern Miss at Pete Taylor Park.
Baseball Preview: Vols Battle Southern Miss in Hattiesburg Super Regional
Playing in the NCAA Super Regionals for the third-consecutive year, the Tennessee Volunteers hit the road for a best-of-three series with Southern Miss beginning Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m. ET at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Football Produces Highest Semester GPA In Program History, Three Earn Degrees
Tennessee football’s on-field success under head coach Josh Heupel continues to correlate with the Volunteers’ academic achievements. The football team produced a 3.17 GPA for the spring semester, representing the highest in program history.
Dollander Earns CSC Academic All-America Status
Tennessee pitcher Chase Dollander added to his impressive list of accolades on Wednesday, earning College Sports Communicators Academic All-America status for the first time in his career.
Tennessee Athletics Enjoys Best Academic Term Ever
Vols and Lady Vols recorded the best performance in the classroom ever for a single semester in Tennessee Athletics history
Stats/Story: Lady Vols season ends in national semifinal after 5-1 loss to FSU in WCWS
An historic season for the Lady Vols came to an end Monday night in the Women’s College World Series as they fell to No. 3 seed Florida State, 5-1, in the national semifinals at OGE Energy Field.
