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Will Brooks Named Burlsworth Trophy Walk-On of the Week
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Will Brooks Named Burlsworth Trophy Walk-On of the Week

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — After a remarkable performance in Tennessee’s victory over rival Alabama, the Burlsworth Trophy announced Tuesday that Tennessee redshirt senior defensive back Will Brooks has been selected as the award’s Walk-On of the Week for week eight of the college football season. The safety from Birmingham, Alabama, was a crucial contributor to Tennessee’s stout defensive effort this…

Dylan Sampson, Cooper Mays Collect SEC Weekly Honors
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Dylan Sampson, Cooper Mays Collect SEC Weekly Honors

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After Tennessee’s gritty, thrilling victory over the No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide on The Third Saturday in October, the Southeastern Conference office announced that a pair of Volunteers were recognized with weekly league honors. Junior running back Dylan Sampson was tabbed the SEC Offensive Player of the Week, while senior center Cooper Mays earned SEC Co-Offensive Lineman…

#11/10 Tennessee Turns Back #7 Tide, 24-17

#11/10 Tennessee Turns Back #7 Tide, 24-17

Game Recap: Football | October 19, 2024 | Eric Trainer KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Safety Will Brooks’ interception with one minute, 28 seconds remaining sealed the deal, as No. 11/10 Tennessee’s defense was stout throughout and its offense scored all of its points in the second half to earn a thrilling 24-17 victory over No. 7 Alabama in front of a…

Postgame Notes: #11/10 Tennessee 24, #7/7 Alabama 17
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Postgame Notes: #11/10 Tennessee 24, #7/7 Alabama 17

TENNESSEE FOOTBALL POSTGAME NOTESOct. 19, 2024 | Knoxville, Tenn. | Neyland StadiumFINAL SCORE: No. 11/10 Tennessee 24, No. 7/7 Alabama 17General Notes Vol Captains/Coin Toss Team Offensive Notes Individual Offensive Notes Team Defensive Notes Individual Defensive Notes Special Teams Notes Career Highs The following players set or tied career highs in the respective statistical categories…

Dylan Sampson Added To Maxwell Award Midseason Watch List
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Dylan Sampson Added To Maxwell Award Midseason Watch List

PHILADELPHIA – The Maxwell Football Club announced Thursday that Tennessee football running back Dylan Sampson has been added to the mid-season watch list for the 88th Maxwell Award, presented annually to the most outstanding player in college football. Established in 1937, the Maxwell Award is one of the most prestigious honors in college football. It is presented annually…

Bru McCoy: A Legacy of Impact and Appreciation
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Bru McCoy: A Legacy of Impact and Appreciation

As the leaves begin to change and the air grows crisp in Knoxville, wide receiver Bru McCoy stands at the threshold of a pivotal moment in his life. Halfway through his sixth and final season of college football and third with the Volunteers, McCoy’s journey has been marked by resilience, growth and a profound desire…

Vols Take Center Stage at SEC Men’s Basketball Media Day
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Vols Take Center Stage at SEC Men’s Basketball Media Day

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Tennessee men’s basketball took center stage at the SEC Tipoff ’25 event in Birmingham Tuesday, with head coach Rick Barnes and the senior guard duo of Zakai Zeigler and Jahmai Mashack representing the Vols. The UT trio spent the morning at the Grand Bohemian Hotel Mountain Brook visiting with media members from around the country to preview the upcoming…

Vols Rank No. 12 in Preseason AP Poll
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Vols Rank No. 12 in Preseason AP Poll

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team checks in at No. 12 nationally in the preseason Associated Press Top 25 Poll. This is the 60th consecutive week Tennessee is ranked in the AP Poll, a streak that now spans four seasons. It is 23 weeks longer than the prior top streak in program…