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Things to Know Ahead of UT vs GA Football Game

Things to Know Ahead of UT vs GA Football Game

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) – The Checker Neyland tradition returns to the University of Tennessee campus on Saturday, Sept. 13, as the Volunteers face off against the University of Georgia for the SEC opener. Kickoff in Neyland Stadium is set for 3:30 p.m., with gates to open at 1:30 p.m. Checker Neyland: Tennessee…

Vols in the NFL – Week 1
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Vols in the NFL – Week 1

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season is in the books with VFLs across the league making an impact. Cleveland teammates Dylan Sampson and Cedric Tillman played well in the Brown’s matchup against Cincinnati. Sampson finished with 93 total yards of offense, rushing for 29 and recording 64 through the air. Tillman hauled in five…

Tennessee’s 2026 SEC Softball Schedule Announced
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Tennessee’s 2026 SEC Softball Schedule Announced

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – On Wednesday, the Southeastern Conference released the 2026 league schedule for all 15 teams. Coming off its second Women’s College World Series appearance in three seasons, the Lady Vols open conference play at home against the LSU Tigers (March 6-8). Tennessee’s home slate also includes matchups versus Ole Miss (March 27-29) and South…

SEC Baseball Schedule for 2026 Season Announced
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SEC Baseball Schedule for 2026 Season Announced

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southeastern Conference announced the 2026 league schedules for all 16 schools on Tuesday. Tennessee will open SEC play on the road at Georgia from March 13-15 and host Missouri the next weekend (March 20-22) for the first conference home series of the year at the newly renovated Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Vols’…

#22/17 Vols Overwhelm Bucs, 72-17, In Home Opener
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#22/17 Vols Overwhelm Bucs, 72-17, In Home Opener

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 22/17 Tennessee exploded for 48 first-half points en route to a modern-era record total, dominating ETSU, 72-17, on Saturday afternoon in front of a sold-out crowd of 101,915 at Neyland Stadium in the Vols’ home opener. With three different quarterbacks leading scoring drives and passing for a combined 458 yards, the Big Orange (2-0)…