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Quotes/Notes/Stats/Story: No. 11 Tennessee Takes Down No. 20 Gators, 38-33
Senior cornerback Kamal Hadden’s game-ending interception preserved a hard-earned, 38-33 victory for No. 11/12 Tennessee over No. 20/22 Florida and unleashed a jubilant celebration from a sell-out crowd of 101,915 at Neyland Stadium on Saturday evening.
WATCH: UT/UF postgame – Bru McCoy and Hendon Hooker
Tennessee wide receiver Bru McCoy and quarterback Hendon Hooker spoke in the postgame press conference after the Vols defeated the Florida Gators in Knoxville 38-33.
WATCH: UT/UF postgame – Omari Thomas, LaTrell Bumphus and Jabari Small
Tennessee defensive tackle Omari Thomas, defensive end LaTrell Bumphus and running back Jabari Small spoke in the postgame press conference after the Vols defeated the Florida Gators in Knoxville 38-33.
WATCH: Josh Heupel Florida Postgame Press Conference
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel spoke in the postgame press conference after the Vols defeated the Florida Gators in Knoxville 38-33.
Vince’s View: NFL Week 3 Predictions and Game Notes; Titans try to avoid 0-3 vs. Raiders, Battle of 2-0s in Miami
Below is the game schedule with my Week 3 NFL game predictions.
Jimmy’s blog: Hooker’s brilliant performance helps Vols snap losing streak against Gators
Has a UT quarterback ever played better against Florida?
WATCH: Final play then field celebration after Tennessee beats Florida 38-33
Here’s a field view of the final play of the game and then the celebration after Tennessee’s thrilling 38-33 win over Florida in front of a wild, soldout crowd at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville.
WATCH: 99.1 The Sports Animal Recap of Tennessee’s 38-33 win over Florida
Hosts Josh Ward and Vince Ferrara break down Tennessee’s 38-33 win over Florida in Knoxville in UT’s home opener.
Football Preview: #11 Vols Ready for Top-20 Showdown in Sold-Out Neyland Stadium
A top-20 showdown with SEC east rival Florida awaits the 11th-ranked Tennessee football team on Saturday afternoon in front of a national TV audience inside a sold-out Neyland Stadium.
Week 4 SEC Score Predictions straight-up and spread including Vols/Gators
Tennessee/Florida, Arkansas/Texas A&M, Missouri/Auburn and more; 11-1 in Week 3 SU
14 hours of UT vs. Florida coverage on Image Matters Game Day All Day; See show schedule
Sept. 24 (Florida) UT Game Day Show Schedule; 8:30 – 8:45am Leonard’s Losers
ESPN College GameDay Live Saturday From Ayres Hall, Live Shows Friday
College football’s epicenter resides in Knoxville, Tennessee, this weekend as the 11th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers open Southeastern Conference play against the 20th-ranked Florida Gators at 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday in Neyland Stadium.
Quotes: No. 11 Vols Embracing ‘Electric’ Stage As Florida Matchup Draws Near
With ESPN College GameDay in town and a nationally televised matchup with the 20th-ranked Florida Gators on tap for this weekend, there is plenty of buzz surrounding the University of Tennessee campus.
WATCH: Tennessee vs. Florida Preview – Jimmy Hyams Podcast
Jimmy Hyams shares his key points heading into #20 Florida at #11 Tennessee
WATCH: Heupel “Our kids should be and are excited about this one. It’s always big when we play Florida.”
Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel spoke to the media Thursday for the final time before Saturday’s SEC opener vs. Florida.
VFL Al Wilson talks Tennessee football, Vols vs Florida
Tennessee is preparing for its first SEC game of the season with Florida coming to Knoxville on Saturday. No one knows more about the importance of the Florida game than Al Wilson, the former Tennessee linebacker who helped lead the Vols to a win against the Gators in 1998 on the way to an undefeated…
Jimmy’s blog: Spurrier still has the ability to throw barbs
Notes Florida hasn’t thrown a TD pass but believes in Napier
2023 Tennessee Football Schedule Announced
A season-opener in Nashville against ACC foe Virginia and home tilts against South Carolina, Texas A&M and Georgia highlight the 2023 Tennessee football schedule
Quotes: #11 Vols Locking In on Both Sides of the Ball for SEC East Showdown vs. Rival Gators
No. 11/12 Tennessee was back on the practice field Tuesday morning in preparation for its SEC opener on Saturday afternoon against No. 20/22 Florida at Neyland Stadium.
WATCH: Flowers on if he knew UF has won 16-of-17 in the series “No. I did not know that. (laugh) We’re going to see what happens Saturday.”
Tennessee safety Trevon Flowers spoke with the media on Tuesday ahead of UT’s SEC opener vs. the rival Florida Gators.
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College Football News
C.J. Stroud huge favorite in Heisman, No. 1 pick futures
C.J. Stroud is striking a pose.Stroud quarterbacked the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes to an easy win over Wisconsin in the Big Ten opener on Saturday. In doing so, he ballooned to a +150 favorite from
Tennessee cracks top 10, Florida State returns to poll
Tennessee and North Carolina State cracked the top 10 and Florida State returned to the Associated Press Top 25 college football poll for the first time since 2018.The top five was unchanged Sunday
Georgia DB Javon Bullard facing DUI charge
Georgia defensive back Javon Bullard was arrested early Sunday and charged with driving under the influence and six other misdemeanors.Bullard was booked at 4:57 a.m. ET and released on bonds total
Report: Georgia Tech could fire coach Geoff Collins on Monday
A coaching change in the Georgia Tech football program could come as soon as Monday, ESPN reported.The Georgia Tech Athletic Association has scheduled a special meeting, and the topic of conversati
Top 25 roundup: Adrian Martinez helps K-State upset No. 6 Oklahoma
Adrian Martinez ran for 148 yards and four touchdowns to lead Kansas State to a 41-34 win over No. 6 Oklahoma on Saturday in Norman, Okla.It was the Wildcats’ third win over the Sooners in their la
Braves news
In short stint, Ronald Acuna Jr. helps Braves edge Phillies
Ronald Acuna Jr. hit the go-ahead RBI single with one out in the 11th inning, and the Atlanta Braves went on to beat the host Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 on Sunday in a game delayed by rain for 2 hours,
Kyle Wright records 20th win as Braves beat Phillies
Michael Harris II was a triple shy of the cycle, William Contreras added a homer, two singles and two RBIs and the Atlanta Braves defeated the host Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 on Saturday.Vaughn Gris
Braves place RHP Spencer Strider (oblique) on 15-day IL
The Atlanta Braves placed rookie right-hander Spencer Strider on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a strained left oblique muscle.Strider’s designation is retroactive to Wednesday and was one o
Phillies use offensive onslaught to rout Braves
Rhys Hoskins hit a home run, double, single and drove in four runs, Aaron Nola tossed six shutout innings and the host Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves 9-1 on Friday.Alec Bohm adde
Ranger Suarez, Phillies shut out Braves
Matt Vierling drove in the lone run with a sacrifice fly, Ranger Suarez tossed six scoreless innings and the host Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves 1-0 on Thursday.Suarez (10-5) all
Blogs
Vince’s View: NFL Week 3 Predictions and Game Notes; Titans try to avoid 0-3 vs. Raiders, Battle of 2-0s in Miami
Below is the game schedule with my Week 3 NFL game predictions.
Jimmy’s blog: Hooker’s brilliant performance helps Vols snap losing streak against Gators
Has a UT quarterback ever played better against Florida?
Week 4 SEC Score Predictions straight-up and spread including Vols/Gators
Tennessee/Florida, Arkansas/Texas A&M, Missouri/Auburn and more; 11-1 in Week 3 SU
WATCH: Tennessee vs. Florida Preview – Jimmy Hyams Podcast
Jimmy Hyams shares his key points heading into #20 Florida at #11 Tennessee
Jimmy’s blog: Spurrier still has the ability to throw barbs
Notes Florida hasn’t thrown a TD pass but believes in Napier
What’s Happening
James Gregory Sun- Nov. 27th- Bijou Theatre
For decades, the unforgettable caricature of veteran comedian James Gregory has stood grinning: his shirt untucked, his arms outstretched, a carefree welcome to a down-home, hilarious comedy experience.
Lumberjack Feud to Host First-Annual Rib Fest
October 1st and 2nd, 2022 Lumberjack Feud is hosting its first-annual Rib Fest presented by Sugarlands Distilling Co. The weekend-long festival will be fun for the whole family with fresh ribs from local vendors, games, inflatables, live music, and an authentic lumberjack competition.
Rick Barnes Emerald Youth Rick Barnes Classic
The Rick Barnes Emerald Youth Golf Classic presented by UT Medical Center is an annual event that raises support for our ministry with Knoxville’s young people.
Imagery Wine Donating Wine Sales to Pat Summitt Foundation
Imagery Wine Estates is donating $1.00 per bottle sold of Imagery Wine to the Pat Summitt Foundation.
Blake Shelton- Feb. 24th- Thompson-Boling Arena
Blake Shelton- Back To The Honky Tonk Tour w/ Carly Pearce Feb. 24th Thompson-Boling Arena
Titans News
Titans start fast, hold off Raiders 24-22
Ryan Tannehill threw for a touchdown and ran for another in an early offensive surge and the Tennessee Titans stopped the visiting Las Vegas Raiders on a potential game-tying, two-point conversion att
Titans LT Taylor Lewan (knee) out for season
Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan will be sidelined the rest of the season due to a knee injury he sustained on Monday night against the Buffalo Bills.The announcement was made Saturda
Winless Raiders, Titans look to get untracked
A pair of surprisingly winless teams hope to end their misery at the other’s expense when the Las Vegas Raiders face the Tennessee Titans on Sunday afternoon at Nashville, Tenn.The clubs will be me
Titans put two on IR, fear Taylor Lewan is done for season
The Tennessee Titans placed safety Chris Jackson and kick returner Trenton Cannon on injured reserve Wednesday amid fears there may soon be another more prominent name added to the list.In correspo
Bills OT Bobby Hart banned 1 game for postgame punch in tunnel
The NFL suspended Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Bobby Hart for one game Tuesday for unsportsmanlike conduct after he threw a punch in the stadium tunnel after Monday’s game.After the host Bills b
NFL news
2022 NFL MVP futures lean Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts
Lamar Jackson leads the NFL in touchdown passes, passer rating and is fourth in rushing, the type of stuff MVP seasons are built upon.Betting on himself in contract negotiations with the Baltimore
Bill Belichick: No update on status of QB Mac Jones
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick said Monday that he didn’t have an update on the status of quarterback Mac Jones, who was injured on the final play of Sunday’s loss.Multiple outlets repor
Cowboys OL Jason Peters set for Dallas debut Monday night
Jason Peters was informed he will be active and could even start the first game of his 18th NFL season when the Dallas Cowboys face the New York Giants on “Monday Night Football.”It would be career
NFL scraps Pro Bowl, adds Pro Bowl Games
A week-long competition, not including the annual all-star game, as it’s known, is replacing the Pro Bowl.A multi-year review of the worthiness of the wintertime NFL showcase concluded fans and pla
Broncos creep past 49ers in low-scoring affair
Melvin Gordon ran for a touchdown, Russell Wilson was 20-for-33 passing for 184 yards and the host Denver Broncos beat the San Francisco 49ers 11-10 on Sunday night.Courtland Sutton had eight catch