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Hoops Preview: #7/9 Lady Vols at Arkansas
No. 7/9 Tennessee (12-1/1-0 SEC) plays its first SEC road contest of the 2021-22 campaign on Sunday, heading to Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville for a 1:02 p.m. ET (12:02 CT) matinee with Arkansas (10-3/0-0 SEC).
Postgame/Stats/Notes/Story: Vols Suffer Overtime Shootout Loss To Purdue In Music City Bowl, 48-45
In a game that spanned more than four and a half hours in front of the largest crowd in TransPerfect Music City Bowl history, Tennessee suffered a heartbreaking overtime loss to Purdue Thursday evening at Nissan Stadium, 48-45.
Highlights/Photos/Postgame/Stats: No. 7/9 UT Opens SEC Play With 62-44 Win Over Alabama
No. 7/9 Tennessee opened SEC play with a 62-44 win over Alabama in Thompson-Boling Arena on Thursday night.
Jimmy’s blog: Was ruling on Wright the wrong call?
Forward progress decision costly in overtime loss to Purdue
WATCH: Heupel, Hooker, Tillman & Jackson Music City Bowl Postgame
Tennessee held it’s postgame press conference after Purdue defeated UT 48-45 in OT at Nissan Stadium in Nashville at the 2021 TransPerfect Music City Bowl. Participants were head coach Josh Heupel, quarterback Hendon Hooker, wide receiver Cedric Tillman and defensive back Theo Jackson.
WATCH: 99.1 The Sports Animal review of the Music City Bowl
Hosts Jimmy Hyams and Vince Ferrara recap the 48-45 TransPerfect Music City Bowl overtime loss to Purdue for Tennessee.
Josh Heupel Named Finalist For FWAA’s Steve Spurrier First Year Coach Award
On the eve of his Volunteers’ 2021 season finale in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl, Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel was recognized by the Football Writers Association of America as a finalist for the Steve Spurrier First Year Coach Award
Quotes: Kellie Harper preview Alabama game
Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper met with the media on Wednesday in advance of Thursday’s SEC opener between the No. 7/9 Lady Vols (11-1) and Alabama (9-2).
Shorthanded Vols Fall at Alabama, 73-68
Despite being down two starters, 14th-ranked Tennessee battled before falling on the road to No. 19 Alabama, 73-68, late Wednesday.
Preview: Vols Set to Battle Purdue in TransPerfect Music City Bowl
Tennessee will conclude its first season under head coach Josh Heupel on Thursday afternoon with a postseason matchup against Big 10 foe Purdue in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.
WATCH: On-field report and pregame warmups of Vols at Music City Bowl
Host Vince Ferrara checks in from the field at Nissan Stadium and shares some pregame warm-up video before Tennessee sets to play Purdue in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.
Jmmy’s blog: Purdue DC expects ‘4 hours of chaos’
Lambert says Vols hurry-up, spread offense makes you defend entire field
WATCH: Final Vols Music City Bowl Practice Highlights in Nashville
Tennessee opened practice to media at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville as the Vols get prepped for their matchup with Purdue in the Music City Bowl.
Vols in the NFL – Week 16 Update
Nigel Warrior and Ethan Wolf had an unforgettable week, recording their first NFL tackle and reception, respectively, highlighting the 16th week of play for former Tennessee Volunteers in the NFL.
Hoops Preview: #7/9 Lady Vols vs. Alabama
No. 7/9 Tennessee (11-1) and Alabama (9-2) open 2021-22 Southeastern Conference action on Thursday evening in Knoxville.
Player Quotes: Defense Ready for One Last Ride in TransPerfect Music City Bowl
With only two days left before the 2021 TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium, the Tennessee football team wrapped up their second-to-last practice of the season Tuesday afternoon at Vanderbilt Stadium.
WATCH: Tennessee coordinators talk team, returning players, Purdue, Music City Bowl
Tennessee OC/TE Coach Alex Golesh & DC Tim Banks at Main Press Conference at Opryland in Nashville.
WATCH: Tennessee HC Josh Heupel & Purdue HC Jeff Brohm Joint MCB Press Conference
Tennessee HC Josh Heupel & Purdue HC Jeff Brohm at Main Press Conference at Opryland in Nashville.
WATCH: Purdue Coordinators Talk Tennessee, Music City Bowl
Purdue Boilermakers Co-DC/LB coach Brad Lambert & C-OC/QB Coach Brian Brohm at the Main Press Conference at Opryland in Nashville ahead of Thursday’s Music City Bowl between Purdue and Tennessee.
WATCH: Vols DB Theo Jackson talk Music City Bowl Prep from Nashville
Vols DB Theo Jackson spoke with media Tuesday following Tennessee’s third practice in Nashville ahead of their matchup with Purdue in the Music City Bowl.
WATCH: Vols DB Trevon Flowers talk Music City Bowl Prep from Nashville
Vols DB Trevon Flowers spoke with media Tuesday following Tennessee’s third practice in Nashville ahead of their matchup with Purdue in the Music City Bowl.
WATCH: Vols DL Matthew Butler talk Music City Bowl Prep from Nashville
Vols DL Matthew Butler spoke with media Tuesday following Tennessee’s third practice in Nashville ahead of their matchup with Purdue in the Music City Bowl.
WATCH: Vols DL Ja’Quain Blakely talk Music City Bowl Prep from Nashville
Vols DL Ja’Quain Blakely spoke with media Tuesday following Tennessee’s third practice in Nashville ahead of their matchup with Purdue in the Music City Bowl.
Jimmy’s blog: Jackson believed in Heupel offense before season
Quarterback Tayven Jackson has an adjustment to make.
WATCH: Vols QB Hendon Hooker talk Music City Bowl Prep from Nashville
Vols QB Hendon Hooker spoke with media Monday following Tennessee’s second practice in Nashville ahead of their matchup with Purdue in the Music City Bowl.
WATCH: Vols OL Jerome Carvin talk Music City Bowl Prep from Nashville
Vols OL Jerome Carvin spoke with media Monday following Tennessee’s second practice in Nashville ahead of their matchup with Purdue in the Music City Bowl.
WATCH: Vols Music City Bowl Practice Highlights in Nashville
Tennessee opened practice to media at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville as the Vols get prepped for their matchup with Purdue in the Music City Bowl.
No. 7/10 Lady Vols Blow Past Mocs, 91-41
No. 7/10 Tennessee took a comfortable victory over Chattanooga on Monday, winning in Thompson-Boling Arena, 91-41.
Focused Vols Looking to “Finish Strong” in Music City Bowl Clash with Purdue
With game day quickly approaching, Tennessee has been focused and locked in as it looks to finish the 2021 season off the right way.
Hoops Preview: #14 Tennessee at #19 Alabama
The 14th-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team is set to open conference play, traveling to Tuscaloosa to take on No. 19 Alabama Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET.
Rick Barnes and Olivier Nkamhoua Media Availability
“I still think really right when you think about it, if you have enough guys—that number is probably seven or eight—that you can play a game, I think you should go play. I think it speaks volumes to your team when you know that, ‘hey yeah, we might not ever full deck with us, but we believe in you guys, you’re on scholarship and so we will always try with everything that we do to go play a game, whether it’s here or on the road.”
Fulkerson Named SEC Co-Player of the Week
Fresh off of recording a double-double on his way to leading Tennessee to a win over a top-10 opponent, super senior forward John Fulkerson has been named the SEC’s Co-Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday.
WATCH: Vols HC Josh Heupel preview Purdue
Vols HC Josh Heupel met with media to preview Purdue in the Music City Bowl.
WATCH: Vols CB Warren Burrell preview Purdue
Vols CB Warren Burrell met with media to preview Purdue in the Music City Bowl.
WATCH: Vols TE Princeton Fant preview Purdue
Vols TE Princeton Fant met with media to preview Purdue in the Music City Bowl.
Tennessee Athletics Collecting Items for Tornado Disaster Relief
Tennessee Athletics is partnering with agencies managing tornado disaster relief efforts in Marshall County, Kentucky, and will collect donations on the UT campus on Wednesday, Jan. 5.
Vols Wrap Knoxville Bowl Prep Before Holiday Break
Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel took the podium Wednesday morning and spoke with members of the media after the Vols’ 10th bowl practice wrapped up inside the Anderson Training Center. The team will take a couple of days off for the holiday before heading to Nashville to begin on-site preparations for the TransPerfect Music City Bowl matchup against Purdue, set for Thursday, December 30 at 3 p.m. ET from Nissan Stadium.
Vols in the NFL – Week 15 Update
Marquez Callaway stood out in prime time, notching his first 100-yard game in the NFL on Sunday Night Football highlighting the 15th week of NFL action for former Tennessee Volunteers.
WATCH: Vols RB Jabari Small talk Music City Bowl prep from Nashville
Vols RB Jabari Small spoke with media Monday following Tennessee’s second practice in Nashville ahead of their matchup with Purdue in the Music City Bowl.
WATCH: Vols WR Cedric Tillman talk Music City Bowl prep from Nashville
Vols WR Cedric Tillman spoke with media Monday following Tennessee’s second practice in Nashville ahead of their matchup with Purdue in the Music City Bowl. Our coverage in Nashville is brought to you by Camp Rivers Landing, Nothing Too Fancy, Visit My Smokies.com, Bragg Weight Loss & Wellness, Hound Dogs, and Image Matters!
Vols Arrive in Nashville, Resume TransPerfect Music City Bowl Prep
After a three-day Christmas break, Tennessee football gathered in Nashville in preparation for the TransPerfect Music City Bowl with the first of four practices on Sunday afternoon at Vanderbilt Stadium.
Hoops Preview: #7/10 Lady Vols vs. Chattanooga
In-state foes No. 7/10 Tennessee (10-1) and Chattanooga (2-11) will face one another on Monday, meeting for the first time since 2015 and for the 36th occasion in the series.
VFL Kamara Named to 2022 NFL Pro Bowl
New Orleans Saints running back and former Tennessee Volunteer Alvin Kamara was named to the 2022 NFL Pro Bowl in Las Vegas, the league announced Wednesday night.
Fulkerson Double-Double Fuels Vols to Win Over #6 Arizona
On a night when he matched the program record for games played, super senior John Fulkerson posted a double-double to lead 19th-ranked Tennessee to a 77-73 victory against No. 6 Arizona in front of a raucous crowd at Thompson-Boling Arena on Wednesday.
Tight End Duo Flourishing as Vols Continue Bowl Prep
With the TransPerfect Music City Bowl drawing closer, the Vols are working hard before the holidays to prepare for their matchup in Nashville with Big 10 foe Purdue.
No. 7/9 Lady Vols Cruise Past ETSU, 112-58
No. 7/9 Tennessee took a commanding victory over in-state foe ETSU on Monday night, winning 112-58 in Thompson-Boling Arena.
Hoops Preview: #19 Tennessee vs. #6 Arizona
de Thompson-Boling Arena for its final game before the start of conference play, taking on No. 6 Arizona Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Rick Barnes & Santiago Vescovi Media Availability Transcript
“I don’t know anything that happened from their point of view. All I want to do is hit it from our side. Fifteen of our 17 players are vaccinated, 88 percent. That includes every single one of our rotational players. Our guys want to play.
Hoops Preview: #7/9 Lady Vols vs. ETSU
In-state foes No. 7/9 Tennessee (9-1) and ETSU (1-10) will face one another on Monday, meeting for the seventh consecutive season and for the 28th time in the series.
#7/9 Lady Vols Fall In Battle With #3/3 Stanford, 74-63
In a high-energy battle, the No. 7/9 Tennessee women’s basketball team fell to No. 3/3 Stanford, 74-63, Saturday evening in Thompson-Boling Arena.
