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Video: Daniel Bituli – Georgia Tech postgame
Vols LB Daniel Bituli
Video: Paul Bain – Georgia Tech postgame
Vols DL Paul Bain
Video: Rashaan Gaulden – Georgia Tech postgame
Vols DB Rashaan Gaulden
Video: Micah Abernathy – Georgia Tech postgame
Vols DB Micah Abernathy
#25/24 Vols Take 42-41 2OT Comeback Win Over Georgia Tech In Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game
ATLANTA, Ga. – Junior running back John Kelly dashed for four touchdowns and racked up 128 rushing yards to help lead No. 25/24 Tennessee to a double-overtime victory against Georgia Tech in the Vols’ season-opening Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game on Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. “That was a very good college football game,” Tennessee head coach Butch Jonessaid. “I have a lot of respect for…
Video: Vols returners in pregame warmups before the opener
Here are the punt and kick returners for Tennessee in pregame warmups in Atlanta
Video: John Kelly, Coach G and the RBs set to take the field
Here’s John Kelly, running backs coach Robert Gillespie and the running backs as they set to take the field in pregame warmups
Video: UT walks the field in pregame and meets; view inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Here’s a view of the Vols walking the field in the pregame getting a view of Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta
FOOTBALL CENTRAL: #25/24 Tennessee vs. Georgia Tech (Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — No. 25/24 Tennessee will open its 2017 season on Monday, Sept. 4, against Georgia Tech in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The game will feature an 8 p.m. ET kickoff on ESPN with Rece Davis (play-by-play) and Kirk Herbstreit (analyst) in the booth and Maria Taylor reporting from the sidelines. Vol…
VOL REPORT: Monday Night Kickoff
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee head coach Butch Jones held his final media availability on Friday in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio before the Vols kick off the 2017 season against Georgia Tech. The No. 24/25-ranked Vols’ game week officially started on Wednesday as the team made practice schedule adjustments to prepare for its 2017 season opener versus the…
Vol Report: Gearing Up for Georgia Tech
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – With only four days remaining until Tennessee’s Labor Day season opener against Georgia Tech in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, the Vols’ staff and players are putting the final touches on their game plan for the Yellow Jackets. Offensive coordinator/tight ends coach Larry Scott, defensive coordinator Bob Shoop and special teams coordinator/defensive backs coach Charlton Warren, along with…
Video: Colton Jumper talks about his sister bugging Bob Shoop & liking “walk-on” title
Here’s Tennessee LB Colton Jumper talking with the media ahead of the season opener vs. Georgia Tech.
Video: Larry Scott on improved passing game and offensive line
Here’s Tennessee offensive coordinator Larry Scott talking with the media ahead of the season opener vs. Georgia Tech.
Video: Jashon Robertson breaks down who makes the line protection calls and when
Here’s Tennessee OL Jashon Robertson talking with the media ahead of the season opener vs. Georgia Tech.
Video: Vols P Trevor Daniel “SEC, we think we’re the best and I think we are”
Here’s Tennessee P Trevor Daniel talking with the media ahead of the season opener vs. Georgia Tech.
Video: Micah Abernathy on keys in facing Yellow Jackets
Here’s Tennessee DB Micah Abernathy talking with the media ahead of the season opener vs. Georgia Tech.
Video: Charlton Warren talks special teams and secondary
Here’s Tennessee special teams coordinator and secondary coach Charlton Warren talking with the media ahead of the season opener vs. Georgia Tech.
Video: Bob Shoop on LB position without Kirkland Jr and defending GT
Here’s Tennessee defensive coordinator Bob Shoop talking with the media ahead of the season opener vs. Georgia Tech.
Jimmy’s blog: Kahlil McKenzie said he embraced growing up in football family
Dad being valedictorian made impact on Kahlil
Vol Report: Week 1 Begins
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee head coach Butch Jones held his Week 1 press conference on Wednesday in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. Redshirt senior defensive tackle Kendal Vickers and senior tight end Ethan Wolfalso spoke to reporters on Wednesday. The Vols’ game week officially started on Wednesday as the team had made practice schedule adjustments to prepare for its 2017 season opener against Georgia…
Tennessee’s 2-deep for Georgia Tech
Here is Tennessee’s depth chart for the 2017 season opener vs. Georgia Tech released by UT Athletics.
Video – Kendal Vickers on GT vs. SEC teams: “They played well against them, so we definitely can’t take them lightly”
Tennessee Volunteers senior defensive tackle Kendal Vickers previewed the Georgia Tech game Wednesday in Knoxville in a group interview session.
Video: Ethan Wolf on starter Trey Smith: “First time I saw Trey I knew that he would be contending for a starting spot”
Tennessee Volunteers senior tight end Ethan Wolf previewed the Georgia Tech game Wednesday in Knoxville in a group interview session.
Jimmy’s blog: Kivon Bennett’s first love was basketball
Son of NFL star said he’s out to prove `haters’ wrong
Video: Butch Jones says Richmond suspended, Kirkland out, no starting QB yet for opener
Tennessee Volunteers head football coach Butch Jones previewed the Georgia Tech game Wednesday in Knoxville.
Jimmy’s blog: Bates felt some pressure to live up to dad’s exploits
Bates still fighting to find starting job at OLB
Jimmy’s blog: Todd Kelly Jr. follows in father’s footsteps
Vol players has touched many with community service
Big Orange Caravan “Gameday Edition” to Precede Football Opener in Atlanta
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Athletics and the UT Knoxville Office of Alumni Affairs are partnering to host a “Big Orange Caravan: Gameday Edition” event in conjunction with the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game “Fan Zone,” presented by Coca-Cola. The festivities take place Monday, Sept. 4, at the Georgia World Congress Center (Halls C1 & C2) from 3-7 p.m. ET. Admission…
Jimmy’s blog: Kirkland Jr. could be out 6 weeks with knee injury
Linebacker’s return depends on severity of injury and procedure to fix it
Vol Network’s “Big Orange Hotline” Debuts 10th Season Monday
The Vol Network’s “Big Orange Hotline” radio show debuts for the 2017 season Monday, August 28 at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT across the state of Tennessee live from the 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 by former Vols quarterbacks…
Video – John Kelly on competing with Jennings at “everything” and being focused on winning
Here is a group interview session with Vols football running back John Kelly before practice 20
Video – Emmanuel Moseley on expectation vs GT, Gaulden’s skills and Jennings improvements
Here is a group interview session with Vols football cornerback Emmanuel Moseley before practice 20
Video – Jonathan Kongbo reflects on “probably one of the top moments of my life”
Here is a group interview session with Vols football defensive end Jonathan Kongbo before practice 20
Vols Talk: Update From UT Assistant Coaches
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee’s three coordinators and associate head coach/defensive line coach Brady Hoke met with the media on Friday afternoon in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio to provide updates on Team 121 as it prepares to begin game-week preparations for Georgia Tech next week. Offensive coordinator Larry Scott said many competitions remain open on the offensive side of the…
Video – Bob Shoop mum on Gaulden’s role vs. GT but says he’ll play a lot, talks front seven options
Here is a group interview session with Vols football defensive coordinator Bob Shoop before practice 20
Video – Brady Hoke on potential of Tuttle in opener and Taylor’s “shocking” strength
Here is a group interview session with Vols football defensive line coach Brady Hoke before practice 20
Video – Charlton Warren talks secondary and special teams options
Here is a group interview session with Vols football defensive backs coach and special teams coordinator Charlton Warren before practice 20
Video – Butch Jones on why Drew Richmond wasn’t at practice, GT prep and good news on Josh Smith
Here is Tennessee head football coach Butch Jones after practice 19 in Knoxville
Video – Jashon Robertson praises “big dude” Trey Smith
Here is Tennessee offensive lineman Jashon Robertson after practice 19 in Knoxville
Video – Ethan Wolf: “The sky’s the limit for us on the offensive side of the ball”
Here is Tennessee tight end Ethan Wolf after practice 19 in Knoxville
Video – Vols LB Cortez McDowell on competition at WLB
Here is Tennessee linebacker Cortez McDowell after practice 19 in Knoxville
Video – Tennessee practice 19: Defensive Line
Here’s a look at the Tennessee defensive line at fall practice 19 in Knoxville
Video – Tennessee practice 19: Running Backs
Here’s a look at the Tennessee running backs at fall practice 19 in Knoxville
Vols and SEC Men’s Basketball Conference Schedule Announced
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Southeastern Conference released the intraconference portion of the 2017-18 men’s basketball schedule Thursday, completing Tennessee’s 30-game, regular-season slate. Tipoff times and TV network designations will be announced at a later date. In addition to “permanent opponents” Kentucky, South Carolina and Vanderbilt, Tennessee also will face Georgia and Ole Miss both at home and…
Four Vols Named to Senior Bowl Watch List
MOBILE, Ala. — Tennessee seniors Todd Kelly Jr., Evan Berry, Trevor Daniel and Ethan Wolf were named to the 2018 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List on Thursday. Offensive linemen were not included in this year’s watch list and will continue to be evaluated as the season progresses. The 2018 Reese’s Senior Bowl week officially begins on Tuesday, Jan. 23, and concludes with the 69th…
#CFAKickoff Releases Hype Video for Tennessee-Georgia Tech
Check out the newly released Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic official hype video It’s been 30 years since @Vol_Football & @GeorgiaTechFB met on the gridiron. They’ll meet again at #CFAKickoff in 12 days. pic.twitter.com/TC7NH9RrgI — #CFAKickoff (@CFAPeachBowl) August 23, 2017 About this year’s matchup: Tennessee and Georgia Tech have met 43 times, with the Volunteers holding a…
30th Season of “Vol Calls” Debuts Tonight from Calhoun’s On the River
“Vol Calls”, the official statewide call-in radio show for the University of Tennessee Volunteers, kicks off its 30th season Wednesday night, Aug. 23, on location from Calhoun’s On the River in downtown Knoxville. The one-hour show airs at 8 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. CT across the state of Tennessee. Bob Kesling, the voice of the Tennessee Volunteers and UT’s director…
Jimmy’s blog: Currie says `emotional’ Lady Vols issue `hurt feelings’
Currie talks about COA, uniforms, all-sports finish and alcohol sales on campus
Vols Fall Camp Report: Situational Football
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee held Monday morning’s fall football camp practice at Neyland Stadium as head coach Butch Jones and the Vols focused on situational football. “Right now, we have to have the discipline to execute,” Jones said. “Football is too hard of a game as it is from the technical aspect of things, from fundamentals, effort techniques and winning…
Vols Ranked In Preseason AP Poll For Third Year In A Row
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee football team begins the season ranked No. 25 in the preseason Associated Press Poll that was released on Monday. The Volunteers came in at No. 24 in the Amway Preseason Coaches Poll as well, which was announced earlier this month. The Big Orange has now been ranked in both preseason…
