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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…

Countdown to Kickoff Hits 9 Days
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Countdown to Kickoff Hits 9 Days

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Countdown to kickoff is down to 9 days, and the 18th-ranked Vols are ramping up. On Wednesday, Joey Aguilar, Ethan Davis, Arion Carter and Bryson Eason met with reporters to break down the team’s progress. “It’s just a lot of anticipation building up right now,” Carter said. “You know, just going in, game prepping and everything, just want to…

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…

Heupel, #18 Tennessee Begins Mock Game Week
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Heupel, #18 Tennessee Begins Mock Game Week

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel has named a starting quarterback, and the 18th-ranked Volunteers have begun preparations for their season opener with mock game week.  Heupel met with the media Tuesday and discussed how Appalachian State transfer Joey Aguilar, who enrolled in June, earned the starting job.  “Joey, through the course of training camp, each and…