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Arion Carter, Jermod McCoy Selected To Bednarik Award Preseason Watch List
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Arion Carter, Jermod McCoy Selected To Bednarik Award Preseason Watch List

PHILADELPHIA – The Maxwell Football Club announced Monday that Tennessee football standouts Arion Carter and Jermod McCoy were named to the preseason watch list for the 2025 Chuck Bednarik Award, presented annually to the most outstanding defensive player in college football. The Bednarik Award watch list features 90 players, including 23 individuals from the Southeastern Conference. Tennessee is one of…

Vols Return To Neyland Stadium For First Preseason Camp Scrimmage
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Vols Return To Neyland Stadium For First Preseason Camp Scrimmage

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football made its Neyland Stadium debut this camp, as the Volunteers went through a two-hour scrimmage Saturday morning to wrap up the second week of preseason practices.  Tennessee worked all three phases and special situations with various “thud” and live tackling periods. All three quarterbacks – true freshman George MacIntyre, redshirt freshman Jake Merklinger and senior…

Miles Kitselman Featured On Mackey Award Preseason Watch List
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Miles Kitselman Featured On Mackey Award Preseason Watch List

NEW YORK — The Mackey Award Foundation announced Friday that Tennessee redshirt senior tight end Miles Kitselman was named to the preseason watch list for the 2025 John Mackey Award, which is presented annually to the best tight end in college football. Kitselman is one of 45 tight ends recognized on the list, including one of 10 from…