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Vols Hold Steady At #15 In Polls After SEC Overtime Battle
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Vols Hold Steady At #15 In Polls After SEC Overtime Battle

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee football remained No. 15 in both the Associated Press Top 25 and AFCA Coaches poll following an overtime battle against Georgia on Saturday in Neyland Stadium.  The Volunteers (2-1, 0-1 SEC) are one of eight SEC teams in the top 15 of both polls, including Georgia, who moved up to No. 3…MORE

#15/15 Vols Fall To #6/3 Georgia In Overtime, 44-41
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#15/15 Vols Fall To #6/3 Georgia In Overtime, 44-41

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 15/15 Tennessee pushed No. 6/3 Georgia to the brink but came up just short, falling 44-41 in overtime on Saturday in front of a sellout, Checker Neyland crowd of 101,915 at Neyland Stadium. The Vols (2-1, 0-1 SEC) scored first in the extra frame on a 42-yard Max Gilbert field goal to go up, 41-38,…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

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

#22/17 Vols Lean On Identity In Prep For ETSU
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#22/17 Vols Lean On Identity In Prep For ETSU

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – With Saturday’s home opener against ETSU approaching, No. 22/17 Tennessee offensive coordinator Joey Halzle and secondary coach Willie Martinez met with reporters to discuss the Vols’ preparations. Halzle emphasized the importance of tempo in the Vols’ offensive identity, noting its key role in helping to attack opposing defenses. “Our tempo is a part of our identity,” Halzle…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

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

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