HOUSTON – After leading fifth-ranked Tennessee to a 4-0 start for the second time in three seasons, head coach Josh Heupel has been named the Bear Bryant Awards Coach of the Week following the Volunteers’ 25-15 victory at then-No. 15 Oklahoma. Heupel defeated his alma mater for his 10th ranked win at Tennessee, while improving to 31-12 overall…… MORE
OKLAHOMA CITY – Coming off a dominant defensive performance in Tennessee’s victory over No. 15 Oklahoma this past weekend, sophomore defensive back Jermod McCoy has been named the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award National Defensive Back of the Week. McCoy has proved to be one of the top cornerbacks in the nation through four weeks, and he did it again…… MORE
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – After Tennessee picked up a top-15 victory on the road against Oklahoma this past weekend, the Southeastern Conference office recognized three Vols with weekly awards. Redshirt freshman placekicker Max Gilbert was tabbed the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week, junior edge rusher Joshua Josephs was named SEC Co-Defensive Lineman of the Week, and redshirt freshman quarterback Nico…… MORE
TENNESSEE FOOTBALL POSTGAME NOTESSept. 21, 2024 | Norman, Okla. | Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial StadiumFINAL SCORE: No. 6/7 Tennessee 25, No. 15/13 Oklahoma 15 General 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…… MORE
Game Recap: Football | September 22, 2024 NORMAN, Okla. – No. 6 Tennessee football showcased its defensive prowess in a commanding 25-15 SEC-opening victory over No. 15 Oklahoma on Saturday night at Memorial Stadium. The win marked the Vols’ 10th over a ranked opponent under head coach Josh Heupel, who made the return to his alma mater a…… MORE
Game Recap: Football | September 14, 2024 | Eric Trainer KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Dylan Sampson ran for four first-half touchdowns, as No. 7/9 Tennessee exploded for 37 first-quarter points en route to a record-setting 71-0 shutout of Kent State in front of a sellout crowd of 101,915 on Saturday night at Neyland Stadium. The Vols (3-0) surpassed their previous…… MORE
Football games are won and lost in the trenches, and Tennessee’s offensive line has become more than a collection of talented athletes. They have created a bond that transcends the field, becoming brothers through the shared sacrifice and relentless hard work needed to win those battles on Saturdays. It’s evident that this unit’s strength lies…… MORE
Don’t complain, contribute. Don’t complain, contribute. The closing remarks from Inky Johnson echoed throughout the football team room as the former Vol letterman concluded his annual speech in front of the 2024 squad. Contribute – to this team, to your unit, to this facility, to this organization. It’s a blessing to do it, and it’s a privilege…… MORE
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (UT Sports) — After a record-breaking display on Saturday against Chattanooga, the Southeastern Conference office announced Monday that Tennessee redshirt freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava was selected as SEC Co-Freshman of the Week. Iamaleava, making his second career start and first in Neyland Stadium, set a Tennessee school record for passing yards in a…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Athletics has announced its 2024 home football game designations in Neyland Stadium as the 15th-ranked Volunteers kick off the fourth season of the Josh Heupel era this fall. #CheckerNeyland presented by Pilot takes center stage for the Vols’ SEC home opener against Florida on Oct. 12. #CheckerNeyland showcases Tennessee’s iconic checkerboard pattern through Neyland Stadium. This will…… MORE
