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Squirrel White Recognized On Biletnikoff Award Preseason Watch List
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Squirrel White Recognized On Biletnikoff Award Preseason Watch List

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation announced Wednesday that Tennessee junior wide receiver Squirrel White was tabbed to the preseason watch list for the 2024 Biletnikoff Award, which annually recognizes the college football season’s outstanding FBS receiver. White is one of 49 players on the preseason watch list and one of eight players from the Southeastern…MORE

Sampson Named to Doak Walker Preseason Watch List
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Sampson Named to Doak Walker Preseason Watch List

DALLAS – Tennessee junior running back Dylan Sampson has been named to the 2024 Doak Walker Award Watch List, as announced by the PwC SMU Athletic Forum on Tuesday afternoon. The award is presented annually to the top running back in college football and is named for SMU’s three-time All-America running back Doak Walker. It is the only…MORE

Football Ranked No. 15 In Preseason Coaches Poll
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Football Ranked No. 15 In Preseason Coaches Poll

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football will enter the 2024 campaign ranked No. 15 in the US LBM Preseason Coaches poll, which was unveiled on Monday.   The Volunteers are one of nine SEC programs in the preseason top 25, joining top-ranked Georgia, No. 4 Texas, No. 5 Alabama, No. 6 Ole Miss, No. 11 Missouri, No.…MORE

Experienced O-Line Room Leaning On Veteran Leadership In Fall Camp
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Experienced O-Line Room Leaning On Veteran Leadership In Fall Camp

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — One of Tennessee football’s most experienced position rooms was highlighted on Monday as UT wrapped up Practice No. 5 of preseason training camp. Offensive line coach Glen Elarbee and a trio of veteran, in-state O-line contributors spoke to media after Monday’s session on Haslam Field to break down the group’s development in the trenches. Tennessee…MORE

Deep Linebackers Group Takes the Spotlight on Day Three of Camp
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Deep Linebackers Group Takes the Spotlight on Day Three of Camp

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee donned the pads on day three of training camp as the Vols continued their runup to kickoff of the 2024 season. First-year linebackers coach William Inge met with the media after Saturday’s practice at Haslam Field and took questions on what he looks for in linebackers, has learned about his position group and how…MORE

McCoy Named to Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
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McCoy Named to Wuerffel Trophy Watch List

ATLANTA – Tennessee wide receiver Bru McCoy was named to the 2024 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, as announced by the Wuerffel Foundation on Thursday. The Wuerffel Trophy is college football’s premier award for community service and one of the most meaningful awards in collegiate sports. The award is named after Danny Wuerffel, the 1996 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback…MORE

Athleticism Aplenty As Tennessee Goes Through First Preseason Practice
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Athleticism Aplenty As Tennessee Goes Through First Preseason Practice

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football’s roster continues to grow in size, speed and athleticism since head coach Josh Heupel took over the program in 2021. That was on full display Wednesday morning, as the Volunteers began the fourth preseason of the Heupel era with a two-hour practice in helmets and shorts inside the Neyland-Thompson Sports Center. Wednesday’s first…MORE

Vols Host Media Day Ahead Of Preseason Camp
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Vols Host Media Day Ahead Of Preseason Camp

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The conversation was centered around preseason training camp as Tennessee football hosted its annual local media day inside the Anderson Training Center on Tuesday afternoon. Players reported to the facility Tuesday morning, lifted weights and participated in meetings ahead of Wednesday’s first practice of preseason camp. Head coach Josh Heupel took the podium to lead…MORE

Mays & Pearce Jr. Tabbed to Outland & Nagurski Watch Lists
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Mays & Pearce Jr. Tabbed to Outland & Nagurski Watch Lists

DALLAS – The Football Writers Association of America recognized defensive end James Pearce Jr. and center Cooper Mays on Tuesday – naming Pearce Jr. to its 2024 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List and Mays to the watch list for the Outland Trophy. Each year the Nagurski Trophy recognizes the top defensive player in the country, and the Outland Trophy honors…MORE

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Nominate your favorite Non-profit organization to get a fresh coat of paint up to $10,000 provided by Sherwin Williams! Nominations for Painting With A Purpose 2025 open on April 28th, 2025 and ends the first week of June. The winner will be announced in July.

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Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

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