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Football Preview: Vols Set for In-State Showdown vs. Vanderbilt
Tennessee concludes its regular season with an in-state rivalry game against Vanderbilt at 3:45 p.m. Saturday at Neyland Stadium.
Hoops Preview: #15 Tennessee vs. Tennessee Tech
The 15th-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team returns home for another in-state battle, as the Vols are set to take on Tennessee Tech Friday at 3 p.m. ET at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Hoops Preview: #11/10 Lady Vols vs. Kansas in Las Vegas
No. 11/10 Tennessee (4-0) will be in Las Vegas this week for the South Point Thanksgiving Shootout, facing Kansas (4-0) on Friday and Oklahoma State (3-1) on Saturday.
Quotes: Rick Barnes and Santiago Vescovi Preview Tennessee Tech
Well, I’m thankful for a lot of things. I’ve been blessed. I thank God for bringing so many wonderful people in my life.
Vince’s View: SEC Week 13 score predictions with 9 games including Vols vs. Commodores
This season, I’m sharing my picks both against the spread and straight-up.
Banks & Seniors Quotes: Vols Reflect On 2021 Campaign As Senior Day Approaches
With Tennessee football set to round out its 2021 regular season on Saturday against Vanderbilt, the Vols took Haslam Field Tuesday morning to begin implementing preparations to face the Commodores.
WATCH: Tremblay “I’ve learned so much, as a player, from a lot of those seniors. I feel like I’ve elevated my game just being around those guys.”
Tennessee defensive lineman Caleb Tremblay spoke with the media Tuesday ahead of Saturday’s regular season finale vs. Vanderbilt.
WATCH: Butler on seniors “We are the 2017 class. There’s very few of us left. And, you have Blakely, who’s 2016. He’s the last of the mohicans in that class.”
Tennessee defensive lineman Matthew Butler spoke with the media Tuesday ahead of Saturday’s regular season finale vs. Vanderbilt.
WATCH: Jackson on how many snaps he thinks he’s played so far this season “Got to be in the upper 800s, 900s”
Tennessee defensive back Theo Jackson spoke with the media Tuesday ahead of Saturday’s regular season finale vs. Vanderbilt.
WATCH: Banks on Taylor “Tae will probably be like President of the United States at some point. He’s very sharp. He’s very charismatic.”
Tennessee defensive coordinator Tim Banks spoke with the media Tuesday ahead of Saturday’s regular season finale vs. Vanderbilt.
Jimmy’s Blog: Banks makes plea to top-ranked recruit
Says you’d be a ‘fool” not to want to play for Garner
Heupel & Players Quotes: Vols Ready to Finish Regular Season Strong on Senior Day
Tennessee will look to cap the regular season off with a win on Saturday as the Vols host in-state rival Vanderbilt at Neyland Stadium for Senior Day on Saturday afternoon.
Jones Jr. Named SEC Co-Special Teams Player of the Week
Redshirt senior receiver/return specialist Velus Jones Jr. was named the SEC Co-Special Teams Player of the Week after an impressive all-around performance in Tennessee’s victory over South Alabama.
WATCH: Jones Jr. “I love this football team. Love this university. If I was to drop a tear (on Senior Day,) it would be tears of joy. Just soak it all in.”
Tennessee wide receiver and return specialist Velus Jones Jr. spoke to the media on Monday to review the win over South Alabama, reflect on his career as a senior and look ahead to Saturday’s regular season finale vs. Vanderbilt.
WATCH: Blakely on coaches “Really mean what they say. They want to get Tennessee back to where it’s supposed to be.”
Tennessee defensive lineman Ja’Quain Blakely spoke to the media on Monday to review the win over South Alabama, reflect on his career as a senior and look ahead to Saturday’s regular season finale vs. Vanderbilt.
WATCH: Heupel on Tillman “Extremely confident. Just scratching the surface. He’s going to be an extremely dynamic player.”
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel held his weekly game week press conference on Monday to review the win over South Alabama, reflect on the seniors and look ahead to Saturday’s regular season finale vs. Vanderbilt.
Jimmy’s Blog: Vols don’t overlook underdogs
Tennessee leads nation in first-quarter scoring
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: #17 Vols get a win in CT, take down #18 North Carolina, 89-72
The 17th-ranked Tennessee basketball team controlled the game from start to finish Sunday and closed out the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off with a victory, taking down No. 18 North Carolina, 89-72.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Photos/Story: Lady Vols Edge #12 Texas, 74-70, In Overtime Thriller
Tying a program-record 15 blocks in a game and overcoming an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit, the No. 16/12 Tennessee women’s basketball team took down No. 12/21 Texas, 74-70, in overtime
Hoops Preview: #17 Tennessee vs. #18 North Carolina
17th-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team plays its second game of the weekend at the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament on Sunday, taking on No. 18 North Carolina
WATCH: Review of Tennessee’s 60-14 rout of South Alabama; bowl possibilities
99.1 THE Sports Animal hosts Jimmy Hyams and Vince Ferrara recapped Tennessee’s 60-14 win over South Alabama that made the Vols bowl eligible.
WATCH Hooker & Jones Jr: Hooker after win over Jaguars on if he’ll take part in Senior Day “I’m not sure yet. Just taking it day-by-day.”
Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker and wide receiver/return specialist Velus Jones Jr. spoke to the media in the postgame after Tennessee routed South Alabama at home 60-14.
WATCH Butler & Harrison: Butler after the win on S. Alabama’s slow tempo “I’m kind of like in my head, ‘What’s taking so long?'”
Tennessee defensive linemen Matthew Butler and Roman Harrison spoke to the media in the postgame after Tennessee routed South Alabama at home 60-14.
WATCH: Heupel after win over S. Alabama “Proud of our kids. Played assignment sound and took care of business.”
Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel spoke to the media in the postgame after Tennessee routed South Alabama at home 60-14.
Quotes/Notes/Stats/Story: Quick-Strike Vols Race Past Jaguars, 60-14
Tennessee scored in all three phases of the game and put up points in lightning-quick fashion, racing past South Alabama, 60-14, on a chilly Saturday night at Neyland Stadium.
Highlights/Postgame/Stats/Story: Rough start in CT, #17 Vols lose to #5 Villanova, 71-53
The 17th-ranked Tennessee basketball team struggled early offensively and never found its rhythm, falling 71-53 to No. 5 Villanova Saturday at the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament.
Hoops Preview: #16/12 Lady Vols vs. #12/21 Texas
No. 16/12 Tennessee (3-0) faces its second straight ranked team, as No. 12/21 Texas (3-0) comes to Thompson-Boling Arena for a top-20 showdown of undefeated squads on Sunday at 1:02 p.m. ET.
Football Preview: Vols Wrap Up Non-Conference Play Against South Alabama
Tennessee continues its three-game homestand to finish the regular season with a matchup against South Alabama on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on ESPNU.
Vince’s View: SEC Week 12 score predictions with 10 games including Vols vs. South Alabama
Does UT cover the 28 vs. S. Alabama; Picks on Alabama/Arkansas, Florida/Missouri & more
Heupel Quotes: Vols Put Finishing Touches on Preparation for South Alabama
The Tennessee Volunteers finished up their Thursday practice inside of the Anderson Training Center on a rainy day on Rocky Top. Head coach Josh Heupel took the podium afterwards to speak with the media.
Brooks, Butler Tabbed With CoSIDA Academic All-District Honors
Tennessee football seniors Paxton Brooks and Matthew Butler have been named to the Academic All-District 3 First Team.
Hoops Preview: #17 Tennessee vs. #5 Villanova
The 17th-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team plays its first game away from home of the season Saturday, taking on No. 5 Villanova at 1 p.m. ET at Mohegan Sun Resort in Uncasville, Connecticut.
WATCH: Heupel on OL starters “The glaring thing for us on offense…I think our pass pro is something we have to improve on.”
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel spoke to the media for the final time ahead of Saturday’s non-conference home game vs. South Alabama. Kickoff is at 7:30pm ET.
Defensive Coordinator Tim Banks Named Broyles Award Nominee
Tennessee defensive coordinator Tim Banks is one of eight Southeastern Conference coaches who have been nominated for the Broyles Award, presented annually since 1996 to college football’s top assistant coach
Poll Question: What realistic bowl game do you most want to see UT play in this postseason?
Cast your vote below for our latest website poll question. Share with your friends on social media. Photo courtesy of UT Athletics with QB Hendon Hooker.
Coach & Player Transcripts: Vols Look To Keep Intensity High Heading Into South Alabama Matchup
Defensive coordinator Tim Banks, defensive line coach Rodney Garner and select players visited with members of the media Tuesday inside the Neyland-Thompson Sports Center.
Transcript: Rick Barnes and Zakai Zeigler Preview Villanova, Tournament in CT
I thought we showed improvement in the areas that we talked about with our team going in, in terms of really trying to do a better job of guarding the basketball.
WATCH: Banks on Young “B.Y.’s getting better each & every week. He’s a tremendous athlete as we all know. His best football is yet to be seen.”
Tennessee defensive coordinator Tim Banks spoke with the media Tuesday to look back on the Georgia game and look ahead to Saturday’s game vs. South Alabama.
WATCH: Garner on Butler “He’s very, very intellectual. Very smart. Probably the smartest player I’ve ever coached, by far. He’s a man of character.”
Tennessee defensive line coach Rodney Garner spoke with the media Tuesday to look back on the Georgia game and look ahead to Saturday’s game vs. South Alabama.
WATCH: Small on Heupel “He’s instilled a lot of confidence into us. You’re playing for a person you care about, that you love.”
Tennessee running back Jabari Small spoke with the media Tuesday to look back on the Georgia game and look ahead to Saturday’s game vs. South Alabama.
WATCH: Thomas on Heupel “He’s just been an energy giver to us. Always pushing us to be better everyday.”
Tennessee defensive lineman Omari Thomas spoke with the media Tuesday to look back on the Georgia game and look ahead to Saturday’s game vs. South Alabama.
WATCH: Young “Been really enjoyable. Everything was worth it. Just waited my turn & now it’s my turn. I’m just taking advantage of it.”
Tennessee defensive end/outside linebacker Byron Young spoke with the media Tuesday to look back on the Georgia game and look ahead to Saturday’s game vs. South Alabama.
WATCH: Fant on getting to throw double-pass “I always throw the ball back & forth in practice. Coach noticed I had an arm on me.”
Tennessee tight end Princeton Fant spoke with the media Tuesday to look back on the Georgia game and look ahead to Saturday’s game vs. South Alabama.
Stats/Quotes/Story: Fourth Quarter Comeback Lifts No. 16/12 Lady Vols Past No. 23/22 USF, 52-49
Overcoming a six-point deficit entering the fourth quarter, the No. 16/12 Lady Vols took down No. 23/22 South Florida at Thompson-Boling Arena, 52-49, Monday night.
Heupel & Keyton Quotes: Vols Turn Page to South Alabama for Final Non-Conference Game
The Vols will look earn their sixth win and secure bowl eligibility as they wrap up non-conference play against South Alabama on Saturday night at Neyland Stadium.
Chandler Garners SEC Freshman of the Week Honors
Following two standout performances in his first two collegiate games, Tennessee freshman point guard Kennedy Chandler was named SEC Freshman of the Week, the conference announced Monday.
WATCH: Keyton on missed deep ball vs. UGA “It was on me. I had to actually run and dig-out. We have to make those types of plays to beat teams like that.”
Tennessee wide receiver Ramel Keyton spoke to the media Monday to look back on the Georgia game and look ahead to the South Alabama game.
WATCH: Heupel on fast 1st quarters & 2nd quarter struggles “You experience success, not taking anything for granted”
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupekl spoke to the media in his weekly Monday game-week press conference looking ahead to Saturday’s game vs. South Alabama.
Jimmy’s Blog: Three takeaways after top-ranked Georgia defeated Tennessee 41-17 Saturday night at Neyland Stadium
Tillman has been surprisingly terrific
Local Top-70 Prospect B.J. Edwards Signs with Tennessee Basketball
Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes announced Sunday that local guard B.J. Edwards has signed with the University of Tennessee.
