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Seniors Reflect On Program Resurgence Ahead Of Home Finale
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Seniors Reflect On Program Resurgence Ahead Of Home Finale

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — No. 10/11 Tennessee football returns to Neyland Stadium looking to close out a perfect regular season home slate when it welcomes UTEP for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff on Saturday. The Vols will host Senior Day during the pregame festivities, honoring multiple seniors who have been instrumental in revitalizing the program since 2021.…MORE

Vols Hold Steady in National Rankings
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Vols Hold Steady in National Rankings

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team retained its No. 11/9 spot in the major polls this week. Tennessee (4-0) is again No. 11 in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll and ninth in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll, as revealed Monday afternoon. The Volunteers have now been ranked in the AP Poll…MORE

#11/9 Vols Shoot Past Austin Peay, 103-68
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#11/9 Vols Shoot Past Austin Peay, 103-68

Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | November 17, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team recorded a 103-68 victory over Austin Peay behind a scintillating offensive performance Sunday afternoon at Food City Center. No. 11/9 Tennessee (4-0) shot a remarkable 63.8 percent, tied for its fifth-best mark of the last 20 seasons (2005-25) in…MORE

#7 Vols Battle Between the Hedges, Fall Late to #12 Georgia
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#7 Vols Battle Between the Hedges, Fall Late to #12 Georgia

Game Recap: Football | November 16, 2024 ATHENS, Ga. – The seventh-ranked Vols battled but were unable to overcome No. 12 Georgia, falling 31-17 Saturday night at Sanford Stadium after jumping out to a 10-0 lead. Running back Dylan Sampson led the offense on the ground, rushing 19 times for 101 yards and a touchdown. The score, his 21st…MORE

James Pearce Jr. Named Semifinalist For Walter Camp Player of the Year
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James Pearce Jr. Named Semifinalist For Walter Camp Player of the Year

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The Walter Camp Football Foundation announced Wednesday that Tennessee junior defensive lineman James Pearce Jr. was named one of 20 semifinalists for its 2024 Walter Camp Player of the Year award, the fourth-oldest college football award in the nation. The talented edge rusher is one of 20 semifinalists for the presitigious accolade, including one…MORE

Tough-Minded Vols Gear Up For Road Tilt Between The Hedges
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Tough-Minded Vols Gear Up For Road Tilt Between The Hedges

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — With a pair of November victories under their belt, the No. 6/4 Tennessee Volunteers prepare for their next challenge with a trip to Athens, Georgia, this weekend to face the No. 11/10 Georgia Bulldogs. Saturday’s kickoff between the hedges of Sanford Stadium is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET, and the matchup will be…MORE

Vols Remain No. 7 In College Football Playoff Rankings
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Vols Remain No. 7 In College Football Playoff Rankings

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After compiling an 8-1 start and a 5-1 mark in SEC play, Tennessee football remained No. 7 in the Nov. 12 College Football Playoff Selection Committee rankings. The Volunteers were ranked No. 7 in the initial rankings last week. They are one of nine SEC programs in this week’s rankings, joining No. 3…MORE

Lady Vol Three-Point Barrage Sinks Middle Tennessee, 89-75
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Lady Vol Three-Point Barrage Sinks Middle Tennessee, 89-75

Game Recap: Women’s Basketball | November 12, 2024 | Eric Trainer KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – In a battle of undefeated in-state rivals residing just outside the top 25, Tennessee narrowly missed a school record in draining 15 three-pointers to sink Middle Tennessee, 89-75, Tuesday night in front of a crowd of 9,697 at Food City Center. The Lady Vols…MORE

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