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Vols in the NFL: 33 VFLs Ready to Kickoff the 2025 Season
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Vols in the NFL: 33 VFLs Ready to Kickoff the 2025 Season

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – As the 2025 NFL season kicks off this weekend, 33 former Tennessee Volunteers are set to compete on football’s biggest stage. Of those 33, 27 earned spots on active rosters while six begin the year on practice squads. A complete list of Vols in the NFL is available HERE. The season opens Thursday night…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

#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

Lady Vols Scheduled for Eight Fall Ball Games
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Lady Vols Scheduled for Eight Fall Ball Games

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Coming off its second trip to the national semifinals at the Women’s College World Series in the past three seasons, Tennessee softball is set to return to the diamond with its 2025 fall schedule. The Lady Vols are slated to play eight games, including six at home and a road doubleheader. Admission is free…MORE

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