Category Archives: Top Stories

Video: Bowden on Turner “He’s challenged me a lot. He’s pushing me to the best of my ability.”

UT guard Jordan Bowden spoke to reporters after Tennessee’s 82-63 win over Murray State.… MORE

Video: Turner on Bowden “I kind of broke the offense a couple of times to get him the ball”

UT guard Lamonte Turner spoke to reporters after Tennessee’s 82-63 win over Murray State.… MORE

Video: Barnes on Turner and Bowden “They were terrific, both of them”

UT men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes spoke to reporters after Tennessee’s 82-63 win over Murray State.… MORE

Video: Murray St HC on what makes Bowden tough “His ability to move without the basketball”

Murray State men’s basketball coach Matt McMahon, who is from Oak Ridge and a one-time UT grad assistant, spoke a lot about the Vols after Tennessee’s 82-63 win.… MORE

Jeremy Pruitt Press Conference Full Transcript (Nov. 13)

Read everything Tennessee Football coach Jeremy Pruitt had to say in his Wednesday press conference. … MORE

Hoops Preview: Lady Vols vs. Tenn. State

The meeting with Tennessee State is the sixth between the programs, with the first occasion occurring in 1986 but the last three match-ups happening between 2013 and 2016. The Lady Vols hold a 5-0 advantage in the series.
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Smith Named as Ninth Nominee for 2019 Capital One Orange Bowl-FWAA Courage Award

In 2017, Smith entered college as ESPN’s No. 1 overall high school prospect from that class. He made good on that ranking by becoming the first Tennessee true freshman to start at left tackle in more than 30 years.… MORE

Smith Named Semifinalist for Collegiate Man of the Year Award

Smith is one of just three juniors recognized and one of four players from the SEC on the list that selects a student-athlete who has demonstrated a record of leadership by exhibiting exceptional courage, integrity and sportsmanship both on and off the field.… MORE

Jimmy’s blog: NFL agents, SEC analyst like Tennessee’s front-line talent

At least 6 could be draft, but Vols need more depth of talent… MORE

Vols Run Past Murray State in Second Half, 82-63

Behind a career-high 26 points from Jordan Bowden, Tennessee extended its nation-leading home win streak to 28 games with an 82-63 win over Murray State on Tuesday night at Thompson-Boling Arena.… MORE

Rennia Davis Named SEC Player of the Week

Against the Fighting Irish, Davis hit 12 of 20 shots, including 5-of-9 marksmanship from long range, to tie her career best for three pointers made in a game.… MORE

Lady Vol Basketball – UT Takes Road Win Over No. 16/14 Notre Dame

Rennia Davis tied her career high of 33 points to lead Tennessee (3-0) to victory over No. 16/14 Notre Dame on Monday night, 74-63. … MORE

Rick Barnes Press Conference Transcript (11.11.19)

Read everything UT basketball coach rick Barnes said on Monday ahead of the Murray State showdown. … MORE

Bituli Named SEC Defensive Player of the Week

The senior led Tennessee with a season-high and SEC-best 19 tackles to help lift the Vols to their third consecutive win.… MORE

Silverberg: The good, the bad and the ugly from Week 11

How did the big doubleheader affect the College Football Playoff over the weekend?… MORE

Lady Vol Basketball – Lady Vol Hoops Report (11/10/19)

Tennessee and Notre Dame both enter the game with 2-0 records. The Lady Vols defeated East Tennessee State in Johnson City last Monday night, 72-68, and handled Central Arkansas in Knoxville on Thursday evening, 63-36. … MORE

Hoops Preview: Tennessee vs. Murray State

Tennessee men’s basketball returns to the hardwood for the second game of its two game homestand when it takes on Murray State… MORE

Second-Half Surge, Goal-Line Stand Lead Vols Past Kentucky, 17-13

A goal-line stand on fourth-and-goal by the Tennessee defense sealed a 17-13 victory over Kentucky at Kroger Field on Saturday night.… MORE

Fulmer Provides Update on Neyland Stadium Renovation Plans

A revised year-by-year progress plan is in place for the Neyland Stadium renovation project.… MORE

Jimmy’s Blog: Trust in Guarantano pays off with spark needed for win at UK

Jarrett Guarantano has said more than once he didn’t start this season the way he wanted.… MORE

Silverberg: Vols eyeing a bowl bid after rallying in Lexington

Tennessee has won three straight games for the first time since 2016 to set itself up for a possible bowl game.… MORE

Video: JG “I didn’t care about my hand. I didn’t care about anything other than getting a 1st down for my team.”

Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano spoke to the media in the postgame after the 17-13 win at Kentucky Saturday night.… MORE

Video: Bituli “Football is my first love. I’m very, very passionate about this game.”

Tennessee linebacker Daniel Bituli spoke to the media in the postgame after the 17-13 win at Kentucky Saturday night.… MORE

Video: Warrior (with To’oto’o) “It feels good. I’m thankful for my teammates.”

Tennessee safety Nigel Warrior and linebacker Henry To’oto’o spoke to the media in the postgame after the 17-13 win at Kentucky Saturday night.… MORE

Video: Smith “We stuck together and pulled out a win”

Tennessee offensive lineman Trey Smith spoke to the media in the postgame after the 17-13 win at Kentucky Saturday night.… MORE

Video: Callaway on goal-line stand “I have faith in my defense”

Tennessee wide receiver Marquez Callaway spoke to the media in the postgame after the 17-13 win at Kentucky Saturday night.… MORE

Video: Pruitt on Bituli (19 tackles) “He’s a phenomenal leader and a great young man”

Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt spoke to the media in the postgame after the 17-13 win at Kentucky Saturday night.… MORE

Video: UT celebrates with the fans after 17-13 win over UK

Here’s some footage from the field after the Tennessee Volunteers won on the road at the Kentucky Wildcats 17-13 in Lexington to move to 5-5 on the season.… MORE

Hoops Central: Lady Vols At No. 16/14 Notre Dame

The Lady Vols enter the game with a 2-0 record after winning their home opener and head coach Kellie Harper’s first regular-season game at Thompson-Boling Arena. … MORE

Vince’s View: Huge Week 11 SEC score predictions including Vols/Cats, LSU/Bama

Ultra-important SEC games as Vols look for 3rd SEC win; national spotlight on Tigers/Tide… MORE

Erik Ainge Show Picks Panel – Week 11

Another banner week for the three at the top, Chad, Joel and Erik were all 5-1 to remain tied atop the standings.… MORE

Image Matters Game Day All Day Programming – Sat 10am to Sun 12:30am

Game Day Show Schedule – Tennessee at Kentucky (11/9/19) – 7:30 pm ET Kickoff… MORE

Lady Vols Beat UCA In Home Opener, 63-36.

fter allowing 18 points to the Sugar Bears (0-1) in the first quarter, Tennessee (2-0) surrendered just 18 points the rest of the way to give UT Head Coach Kellie Harper her first regular-season win on The Summitt. … MORE

Football Central: Tennessee at Kentucky

The game is slated for a 7:30 p.m. (ET) kick and will be the Vols’ penultimate road contest of the regular season.… MORE

Lady Vols’ Davis on Wade Trophy Watch List

he Wade Trophy, now in its 43nd year, is the oldest and most prestigious national player of the year award in college women’s basketball.… MORE

Knock Them Down and Pick Them Up: Trey Smith Overcomes Adversity to Excel On and Off the Field

With encouragement from his coaches and family, Smith kept in shape during the winter and spring with the plan to return to the game he loves.… MORE

NFL Week 10 predictions and preview notes: 4 “new” teams in playoff position, 6th rookie QB will start

Look at best matchups of the week including Sea/SF: See the division with best record since ’12… MORE

Brent Cimaglia Named Lou Groza Award Semifinalist

The junior leads the SEC and is tied for third in the nation with 18 field goals made, while his 90.0 field-goal percentage (18-of-20) and total points scored (78) lead the SEC.… MORE

UT’s Davis on Citizen Naismith Trophy Watch List

The midseason 30 team will be announced in early February, and then the competition will be narrowed down to 10 national semifinalists on March 3, 2020.… MORE

Video: Pruitt “For the first time in a very long time, practice wasn’t what I wanted it to be today”

Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt held his weekly Wednesday post-practice press conference to preview Saturday’s game at Kentucky.… MORE

Vol Report: Quarterbacks Lead Vols into Road Test at Kentucky

The Vols practiced in shells and shorts as they get ready to take on a Wildcat team that has won two of its last three games.… MORE

Hoops Preview: Lady Vols vs. Central Arkansas

The Lady Vols enter the match-up with a 1-0 record after tipping off the season Tuesday night with a 72-68 win over upset-minded East Tennessee. … MORE

Football Photo Gallery: Tennessee vs. UAB

Here’s an impressive photo gallery of over 150 images from Tennessee’s Week 10 Homecoming game at Neyland Stadium against UAB. … MORE

Video: Nkamhoua on 1st game sloppiness “It’s just roughness that’s going to go away. We’re going to fix it.”

Tennessee forward Olivier Nkamhoua spoke to the media in the postgame after Tennessee’s 78-63 win over UNC Asheville Tuesday night in Knoxville.… MORE

Video: Pons on development “My confidence went up a lot. I’m working every day for it.”

Tennessee forward Yves Pons spoke to the media in the postgame after Tennessee’s 78-63 win over UNC Asheville Tuesday night in Knoxville.… MORE

Video: Gaines on college debut at TBA “It was breath-taking when I first stepped out on the court”

Tennessee freshman guard Davonte Gaines spoke to the media in the postgame after Tennessee’s 78-63 win over UNC Asheville Tuesday night in Knoxville.… MORE

Video: Barnes on Nkamhoua “He’s young. He’s a very explosive athlete that hasn’t learned how to use it yet.”

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes spoke to the media in the postgame after Tennessee’s 78-63 win over UNC Asheville Tuesday night in Knoxville.… MORE

Video: UNCA coach on UT “They’ve got a really good team that’s going to play in March again”

UNC Asheville head men’s basketball coach Mike Morrell spoke to the media in the postgame after Tennessee’s 78-63 win Tuesday night in Knoxville.… MORE