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#23 Tennessee at #24/25 Florida preview

#23 Tennessee at #24/25 Florida preview

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — No. 23 Tennessee opens SEC play against conference rival No. 24/25 Florida on Saturday with a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff on CBS at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Brad Nessler (play-by-play) and Gary Danielson (analyst) will be in the booth and Allie LaForce will report from the sidelines. Vol Network radio affiliates will have a live audio broadcast…MORE

Lady Vols Branding Measures Press Conference Transcript

Lady Vols Branding Measures Press Conference Transcript

STATEMENT FROM TENNESSEE VICE CHANCELLOR/DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS JOHN CURRIE “Thank you very much for being here today. “Since I returned to Knoxville last spring, hardly a week has passed that someone has not asked me or shared their personal feelings, insight or opinions on the 2014 decision to minimize the use of the Lady Vols…MORE

Currie, Davenport Announce Lady Vols Branding Measures

Currie, Davenport Announce Lady Vols Branding Measures

“We are committed to restoring the visibility of the Lady Vol brand and showing it the reverence it deserves so our Tennessee family can move forward, more united, to blaze new trails of excellence.” Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics John Currie and UT Knoxville Chancellor Dr. Beverly Davenport have committed to restore visibility of the…MORE

Fans Encouraged to Plan Ahead for Travel to Florida-Tennessee

Fans Encouraged to Plan Ahead for Travel to Florida-Tennessee

GAINESVILLE, Fla.—In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, fans traveling to Saturday’s Florida-Tennessee game are encouraged to plan ahead due to heavy traffic, high waters and gas shortages around the Gainesville area. Saturday’s game is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. kickoff on Saturday, Sept. 16. Heavy congestion is expected on the roads and fans are encouraged to leave early to avoid delays. Fans…MORE

Vol Report: Jones Looking for Discipline, Fast Start in Road Test

Vol Report: Jones Looking for Discipline, Fast Start in Road Test

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The 23rd-ranked Tennessee football team continued its preparations for Saturday’s game at No. 24/25 Florida on Wednesday at Haslam Field. Head Coach Butch Jones met with members of the media for the final time before the Vols meet the Gators at 3:30 p.m. on CBS. Tennessee and Florida will meet for the 47th time in the series and for…MORE

Vol Report: UT Excited to Open SEC Play at Florida

Vol Report: UT Excited to Open SEC Play at Florida

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – With the SEC opener looming, players and coaches for No. 23 Tennessee expressed their excitement to take on No. 24 Florida on Saturdayafternoon during Tuesday’s media availability at the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. “All I can say is, really in a nutshell, these are the reasons, these are the games that you come to…MORE

Tennessee at Florida to be played as scheduled Sat at 3:30pm ET

Tennessee at Florida to be played as scheduled Sat at 3:30pm ET

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (September 12, 2017) – The Tennessee at Florida football game, slated for Saturday at 3:30 pm ET at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, will be played in Gainesville as scheduled, the SEC Office announced Tuesday. “The University of Florida has been diligent in assessing the impact of Hurricane Irma on the Gainesville community and has made a thoughtful decision in…MORE

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