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Things to Know Ahead of UT vs GA Football Game

Things to Know Ahead of UT vs GA Football Game

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) – The Checker Neyland tradition returns to the University of Tennessee campus on Saturday, Sept. 13, as the Volunteers face off against the University of Georgia for the SEC opener. Kickoff in Neyland Stadium is set for 3:30 p.m., with gates to open at 1:30 p.m. Checker Neyland: Tennessee…MORE

Vols in the NFL – Week 1
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Vols in the NFL – Week 1

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season is in the books with VFLs across the league making an impact. Cleveland teammates Dylan Sampson and Cedric Tillman played well in the Brown’s matchup against Cincinnati. Sampson finished with 93 total yards of offense, rushing for 29 and recording 64 through the air. Tillman hauled in five…MORE

Tennessee’s 2026 SEC Softball Schedule Announced
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Tennessee’s 2026 SEC Softball Schedule Announced

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – On Wednesday, the Southeastern Conference released the 2026 league schedule for all 15 teams. Coming off its second Women’s College World Series appearance in three seasons, the Lady Vols open conference play at home against the LSU Tigers (March 6-8). Tennessee’s home slate also includes matchups versus Ole Miss (March 27-29) and South…MORE

SEC Baseball Schedule for 2026 Season Announced
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SEC Baseball Schedule for 2026 Season Announced

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southeastern Conference announced the 2026 league schedules for all 16 schools on Tuesday. Tennessee will open SEC play on the road at Georgia from March 13-15 and host Missouri the next weekend (March 20-22) for the first conference home series of the year at the newly renovated Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Vols’…MORE

#22/17 Vols Overwhelm Bucs, 72-17, In Home Opener
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#22/17 Vols Overwhelm Bucs, 72-17, In Home Opener

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 22/17 Tennessee exploded for 48 first-half points en route to a modern-era record total, dominating ETSU, 72-17, on Saturday afternoon in front of a sold-out crowd of 101,915 at Neyland Stadium in the Vols’ home opener. With three different quarterbacks leading scoring drives and passing for a combined 458 yards, the Big Orange (2-0)…MORE

Joey Aguilar Named Manning Award Star of the Week
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Joey Aguilar Named Manning Award Star of the Week

NEW ORLEANS – The Manning Award, sponsored by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, announced Tuesday that Tennessee senior quarterback Joey Aguilar was one of eight FBS quarterbacks recognized as “Stars of the Week” for their performances during Week 1 of the college football season. The Volunteer signal caller made his Tennessee debut in the Aflac Kickoff Game and led…MORE

Colton Hood, Braylon Staley Pick Up SEC Weekly Honors
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Colton Hood, Braylon Staley Pick Up SEC Weekly Honors

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Southeastern Conference office announced Monday that a pair of Tennessee football standouts were recognized with weekly honors for their performances in the Vols’ season-opening victory over Syracuse. Colton Hood was selected as SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week, while Braylon Staley was tabbed the SEC Freshman of the Week. Hood finished his Tennessee debut with four…MORE

#24/18 Vols Triumph in Atlanta, Down Syracuse 45-26
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#24/18 Vols Triumph in Atlanta, Down Syracuse 45-26

ATLANTA – No. 24/18 Tennessee opened its 2025 season in commanding fashion Saturday afternoon, racing past Syracuse, 45-26, In the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Vols (1-0) struck quickly with 17 first-quarter points. After Max Gilbert drilled a 34-yard field goal on UT’s opening drive, sophomore running back Peyton Lewis capped an 85-yard march with a 2-yard touchdown…MORE

Barnes Signs New Lifetime Contract
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Barnes Signs New Lifetime Contract

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White announced Thursday afternoon the signing of a lifetime contract for head men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes, live on the Mike Keith Show. The most accomplished leader in the history of Tennessee men’s basketball, Barnes owns a dazzling 232-109 (.664) record in 10 years on Rocky Top, including a 112-67…MORE