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Preseason Camp Officially Underway on Rocky Top
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Preseason Camp Officially Underway on Rocky Top

FootballJuly 30, 2025 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The start of preseason camp officially got underway Wednesday as the 2025 Tennessee Volunteers hit the practice field for the first time this season on a hot and humid morning on Rocky Top. Wednesday’s opening day of camp was a welcomed sight for everyone in the program as the excitement…MORE

Carter, McCoy Recognized On Butkus, Thorpe Award Preseason Watch Lists
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Carter, McCoy Recognized On Butkus, Thorpe Award Preseason Watch Lists

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A pair of Tennessee football defensive standouts were recognized Wednesday afternoon as preseason watch list members for two national awards. Arion Carter was tabbed to the 2025 preseason watch list for the Butkus Award, while Jermod McCoy was selected to the 2025 preseason watch list for the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award. The Butkus Award annually honors the nation’s top…MORE

Football Holds Annual Media Day, Practice Begins Wednesday
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Football Holds Annual Media Day, Practice Begins Wednesday

Football July 29, 2025 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel, defensive coordinator Tim Banks and offensive coordinator Joey Halzle, as well as select players met with members of the media Tuesday on the eve of preseason football camp practice. The Volunteers will practice three times over the next four days beginning Wednesday morning. Practice is closed to the…MORE

McCoy Tabbed to Nagurski Trophy Preseason Watch List
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McCoy Tabbed to Nagurski Trophy Preseason Watch List

DALLAS – Tennessee defensive standout Jermod McCoy was named to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy preseason watch list on Tuesday. The junior cornerback was one of 60 players included on the award’s preseason watch list, which identifies the top defensive players in college football as contenders for the national defensive player of the year.  McCoy had a breakout sophomore…MORE

Vols to Host Duke in Oct. 26 Exhibition Game
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Vols to Host Duke in Oct. 26 Exhibition Game

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team will face Duke at Food City Center in a preseason exhibition game in advance of the 2025-26 season, as announced Friday afternoon. The contest between the Volunteers and Blue Devils is slated for Oct. 26 at 7 p.m., with a TV network designation set to be…MORE

Lady Vols Earn WBCA Academic Special Mention
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Lady Vols Earn WBCA Academic Special Mention

The University of Tennessee is one of 37 NCAA Power Five programs, including nine from the Southeastern Conference, to earn academic recognition from the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association, the WBCA announced on Tuesday. The Lady Vols earned “Special Mention” status for their collective 3.323 grade point average as part of the WBCA’s 2024-25 Academic Team Honor…MORE

Spearman Named To USA 3×3 Nations League Team
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Spearman Named To USA 3×3 Nations League Team

USA Basketball announced Saturday the women’s 2025 USA 3×3 Nations League Team set to compete at the 2025 FIBA 3×3 Nations League Americas Conference July 21-27 in Punta Arenas, Chile, and University of Tennessee rising senior Zee Spearman is a member of that squad. The 6-foot-4 forward from Dacula (duh-CUE-luh), Ga., joins four other current NCAA Division I…MORE

Three Vols Tabbed to Preseason All-SEC Teams by Media
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Three Vols Tabbed to Preseason All-SEC Teams by Media

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Tennessee had three players named to the 2025 Preseason All-SEC teams by the media, which were announced on Friday following the conclusion of SEC Media Days in Atlanta. Junior cornerback Jermod McCoy was a first-team selection while fellow defensive standouts Arion Carter and Boo Carter were tabbed as third team picks at linebacker and defensive back, respectively. McCoy enters…MORE