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#24/18 Vols Triumph in Atlanta, Down Syracuse 45-26
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#24/18 Vols Triumph in Atlanta, Down Syracuse 45-26

ATLANTA – No. 24/18 Tennessee opened its 2025 season in commanding fashion Saturday afternoon, racing past Syracuse, 45-26, In the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Vols (1-0) struck quickly with 17 first-quarter points. After Max Gilbert drilled a 34-yard field goal on UT’s opening drive, sophomore running back Peyton Lewis capped an 85-yard march with a 2-yard touchdown…MORE

Barnes Signs New Lifetime Contract
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Barnes Signs New Lifetime Contract

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White announced Thursday afternoon the signing of a lifetime contract for head men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes, live on the Mike Keith Show. The most accomplished leader in the history of Tennessee men’s basketball, Barnes owns a dazzling 232-109 (.664) record in 10 years on Rocky Top, including a 112-67…MORE

Lady Vols Scheduled for Eight Fall Ball Games
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Lady Vols Scheduled for Eight Fall Ball Games

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Coming off its second trip to the national semifinals at the Women’s College World Series in the past three seasons, Tennessee softball is set to return to the diamond with its 2025 fall schedule. The Lady Vols are slated to play eight games, including six at home and a road doubleheader. Admission is free…MORE

Josh Heupel Earns Contract Extension Through January 2030
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Josh Heupel Earns Contract Extension Through January 2030

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After leading Tennessee football to its winningest three-year stretch in more than two decades, head coach Josh Heupel has received a contract extension through January 2030, Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White announced Tuesday.   “The revival of our football program under Josh’s leadership has made everyone in Big Orange Country proud to be a…MORE

Sanders Jr. Tabbed to Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award Watch List
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Sanders Jr. Tabbed to Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award Watch List

PHILADELPHIA – Highly-touted Tennessee offensive lineman David Sanders Jr. was named to the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award watch list, as announced by the Maxwell Football Club on Tuesday. The award is presented annually to the most outstanding freshman player in college football. Named after Shaun Alexander since 2018, this award recognizes the exceptional performance and…MORE

New Neyland Stadium Preserved By Pilot Initiatives Coming This Fall
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New Neyland Stadium Preserved By Pilot Initiatives Coming This Fall

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Another exciting season in Neyland Stadium is coming Sept. 6, and Tennessee fans can expect many new enhancements this fall. As the presenting partner of the Neyland Stadium renovation project, Pilot continues to invest in modernizing and enhancing the fan experience. Tennessee announced a historic transformative partnership with Pilot last year to preserve the iconic…MORE

Vols Sold Out of Season Tickets for Third Straight Year
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Vols Sold Out of Season Tickets for Third Straight Year

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee announced Wednesday afternoon that the men’s basketball program has sold its complete allotment of 14,500 season tickets for the 2025-26 campaign at the Food City Center. This is the seventh consecutive full-capacity season in which over 13,000 fans have purchased season tickets to see the Volunteers compete, including the…MORE

Joey Aguilar Tabbed To 2025 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List
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Joey Aguilar Tabbed To 2025 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List

BALTIMORE – The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation announced Tuesday afternoon that Tennessee senior quarterback Joey Aguilar was named to the 2025 preseason watch list for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, presented annually to the top senior or upperclassman quarterback who is on track to graduate with their class. The signal caller from Antioch, California, is…MORE