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FB PREVIEW: #24/18 Vols Open 2025 Season with Orange-Clad Battle vs. Syracuse in Atlanta
ATLANTA – No. 24/18 Tennessee begins its 2025 campaign against Syracuse in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday at noon ET in Atlanta. Saturday’s contest will mark the second time that the Volunteers have played inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium. UT defeated Georgia Tech in a 42-41 double overtime thriller to open the 2017 season…… MORE
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 Vol Head Coach Kim Caldwell media availability 8/28/25
Lady Vols Head Coach Kim Caldwell meets with the press ahead of the Lady Vols basketball season and discusses the team, transfers, signees and more. Courtesy / UT Athletics… MORE
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
Gate 21B to be Renamed for VFL Danny Burnley
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Nearly 102,000 fans pour into Neyland Stadium to cheer on their beloved Tennessee Volunteers football team through 25 different gates around the stadium. Since Neyland opened its doors for the first time over a century ago in 1924, few gates have earned the privilege of dedication, with only five entrances around the stadium…… MORE
Vol Legend Al Wilson to Serve as Honorary Captain for Aflac Kickoff Game
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football legend Al Wilson will serve as the honorary captain for the Volunteers’ season opener in the Aflac Kickoff Game against Syracuse on Saturday afternoon in Atlanta. Widely considered one of the greatest players in program history, Wilson was the captain and leader of the defense for UT’s 1998 undefeated national championship…… MORE
Josh Heupel Earns Contract Extension Through January 2030
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After leading Tennessee football to its winningest three-year stretch in more than two decades, head coach Josh Heupel has received a contract extension through January 2030, Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White announced Tuesday. “The revival of our football program under Josh’s leadership has made everyone in Big Orange Country proud to be a…… MORE
#24/18 Vols Ready For Season Opener
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – With the offseason wrapped up and only four days until the season opener in Atlanta, the No. 24/18 Vols took Haslam Field Tuesday morning to continue game week prep for Saturday’s contest against Syracuse in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (12 p.m. ET, ABC). Defensive coordinator Tim Banks and running backs coach De’Rail Sims met…… MORE
Sanders Jr. Tabbed to Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award Watch List
PHILADELPHIA – Highly-touted Tennessee offensive lineman David Sanders Jr. was named to the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award watch list, as announced by the Maxwell Football Club on Tuesday. The award is presented annually to the most outstanding freshman player in college football. Named after Shaun Alexander since 2018, this award recognizes the exceptional performance and…… MORE
Heupel, #24/18 Vols Begin Game Week Prep for Season Opener Against Syracuse
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Game week has arrived on Rocky Top as No. 24/18 Tennessee prepares to open its 129th football season Saturday against Syracuse in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta (12 p.m. ET, ABC). After Monday morning meetings and workouts, head coach Josh Heupel met with local media inside the Neyland-Thompson Sports Center for…… MORE
New Neyland Stadium Preserved By Pilot Initiatives Coming This Fall
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Another exciting season in Neyland Stadium is coming Sept. 6, and Tennessee fans can expect many new enhancements this fall. As the presenting partner of the Neyland Stadium renovation project, Pilot continues to invest in modernizing and enhancing the fan experience. Tennessee announced a historic transformative partnership with Pilot last year to preserve the iconic…… MORE
Countdown to Kickoff Hits 9 Days
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Countdown to kickoff is down to 9 days, and the 18th-ranked Vols are ramping up. On Wednesday, Joey Aguilar, Ethan Davis, Arion Carter and Bryson Eason met with reporters to break down the team’s progress. “It’s just a lot of anticipation building up right now,” Carter said. “You know, just going in, game prepping and everything, just want to…… MORE
Nicky Anosike Set For GKSHOF Induction
Two-time NCAA Champion Tennessee women’s basketball standout Nicky Anosike is set to be inducted into the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame. Anosike will join fellow class of 2025 inductees Adam Brock, Bryan Brown, Charles Fondren, Ken Johnson, Conchita Owenby, Dr. Jerry Punch, Frankie Randall and the late Gary Toulson. They’ll be honored on Aug. 21 at the…… MORE
Vols Sold Out of Season Tickets for Third Straight Year
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee announced Wednesday afternoon that the men’s basketball program has sold its complete allotment of 14,500 season tickets for the 2025-26 campaign at the Food City Center. This is the seventh consecutive full-capacity season in which over 13,000 fans have purchased season tickets to see the Volunteers compete, including the…… MORE
Heupel, #18 Tennessee Begins Mock Game Week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel has named a starting quarterback, and the 18th-ranked Volunteers have begun preparations for their season opener with mock game week. Heupel met with the media Tuesday and discussed how Appalachian State transfer Joey Aguilar, who enrolled in June, earned the starting job. “Joey, through the course of training camp, each and…… MORE
Joey Aguilar Tabbed To 2025 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List
BALTIMORE – The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation announced Tuesday afternoon that Tennessee senior quarterback Joey Aguilar was named to the 2025 preseason watch list for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, presented annually to the top senior or upperclassman quarterback who is on track to graduate with their class. The signal caller from Antioch, California, is…… MORE
Six Vols Earn Spots on Preseason Coaches All-SEC Teams
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Six Tennessee players were tabbed to the Preseason Coaches All-SEC teams, which were voted on by the league’s 16 head coaches and released by the conference office on Tuesday afternoon. Cornerback Jermod McCoy was named to the first team while five other Vols were identified as third-team selections in wide receiver Chris Brazzell II, offensive lineman Lance…… MORE
Vols Complete Second Preseason Camp Scrimmage
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee football completed its second scrimmage Friday in Neyland Stadium as preseason camp winds down for the 18th-ranked Volunteers. The action saw first team offense going against first team defense in thud sessions with multiple quarterbacks getting reps with the ones. The second team offense and second team defense were in live situations.…… MORE
Duke Exhibition Game Sold Out
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee announced Friday afternoon that the men’s basketball team’s exhibition affair versus Duke is already a sellout, minutes after general public ticket sales opened. The Volunteers and Blue Devils will square off Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. at Food City Center in a preseason showdown of programs that both made each of…… MORE
Crabtree, Pope Highlight Growth and Depth in Special Teams, WR Room
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — With 11 practices of fall camp in the books, Tennessee football highlighted its specialists and receivers during Thursday’s post-practice media availability. First-year special teams coordinator Evan Crabtree broke down his unit for local media, discussing the return game, specialist versatility and the mentality needed to succeed in the kicking game. He stressed how special teams…… MORE
Moi Tabbed to Polynesian College Player of the Year Watch List
For the second straight season, Tennessee’s Jaxson Moi was named to the Polynesian College Player of the Year Award Watch List, which was announced by the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame on Thursday. Moi is one of 81 players on the watch list for this year’s award, which has been presented annually since 2014 and honors the…… MORE
ADIDAS, UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE ANNOUNCE 10-YEAR PARTNERSHIP EFFECTIVE FOR THE 2026-2027 SEASON
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., August 13, 2025 – adidas and the University of Tennessee have announced a one-of-a-kind partnership inspired by a mutual ambition to usher in a new era of Tennessee Athletics. Effective July 1, 2026, adidas will be the official footwear, uniform, apparel and sideline partner of UT Athletics. Reuniting as partners for the first…… MORE
Vols’ Running Back Room Building Depth, Maintaining Physical Edge
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Vols went through fall practice No. 10 on Tuesday at Haslam Field as they work through the third week of training camp. Running Backs coach De’Rail Sims spoke with local media following practice to talk through the progress his unit has made throughout the offseason and fall. With competition still unfolding, Sims points to…… MORE
Selfless, Versatile Secondary Showcasing Its Depth During Fall Camp
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee was back on the practice field Monday morning after its first of two fall scrimmages took place at Neyland Stadium on Saturday. Veteran secondary coach Willie Martinez and a handful of the Vols’ defensive backs met with the media following practice to talk about the group’s growth throughout the offseason and fall camp. A…… MORE
Arion Carter, Jermod McCoy Selected To Bednarik Award Preseason Watch List
PHILADELPHIA – The Maxwell Football Club announced Monday that Tennessee football standouts Arion Carter and Jermod McCoy were named to the preseason watch list for the 2025 Chuck Bednarik Award, presented annually to the most outstanding defensive player in college football. The Bednarik Award watch list features 90 players, including 23 individuals from the Southeastern Conference. Tennessee is one of…… MORE
Vols Return To Neyland Stadium For First Preseason Camp Scrimmage
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football made its Neyland Stadium debut this camp, as the Volunteers went through a two-hour scrimmage Saturday morning to wrap up the second week of preseason practices. Tennessee worked all three phases and special situations with various “thud” and live tackling periods. All three quarterbacks – true freshman George MacIntyre, redshirt freshman Jake Merklinger and senior…… MORE
Gilbert Called Up by Giants, Set to Become Fourth Former Vol to Make MLB Debut in 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Just a little over a week after being traded from the New York Mets organization, VFL Drew Gilbert has been called up by the San Francisco Giants and will likely make his Major League debut during this weekend’s series against the Washington Nationals. Gilbert will be the fourth former Vol to make…… MORE
Miles Kitselman Featured On Mackey Award Preseason Watch List
NEW YORK — The Mackey Award Foundation announced Friday that Tennessee redshirt senior tight end Miles Kitselman was named to the preseason watch list for the 2025 John Mackey Award, which is presented annually to the best tight end in college football. Kitselman is one of 45 tight ends recognized on the list, including one of 10 from…… MORE
Reloaded Defensive Line Unit Progressing Through Fall Camp
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee football suited up in full pads for the first time this fall during Wednesday morning’s sixth practice of preseason camp. With competition heating up across the roster, the defensive line took center stage as position coaches Rodney Garner and Levorn Harbin met with local media. Garner, named 2024 Defensive Line Coach of the Year by Football…… MORE
SEC Sets 2024-25 Men’s Basketball Slate
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Southeastern Conference announced Wednesday afternoon the league schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 men’s basketball season. Tennessee, after both reaching the Elite Eight and finishing fifth in the national polls for the second straight season, will take the court for 18 league games between Jan. 3 and March 7. The Volunteers, who went…… MORE
Competition Fueling Revamped Offensive Line Unit During Fall Camp
Read Online | Video Download Link (This Link Will Remain the Same Throughout Fall Camp) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Volunteers were back on the practice field Tuesday morning as they continue to build toward their 2025 season opener against Syracuse at the end of the month. Fifth-year offensive line coach Glen Elarbee took to the podium following Tuesday’s practice to talk about…… MORE
Bishop, Thomas Named to Doak Walker Award Watch List
DALLAS – Tennessee running backs DeSean Bishop and Star Thomas were recognized Tuesday as preseason watch list members for the Doak Walker Award. The Vols are one of four SEC programs with multiple players recognized. The PwC SMU Athletic Forum annually presents the award to the nation’s most outstanding college running back. The award is named for SMU’s three-time All-America…… MORE
Football Debuts At No. 18 in US LBM Preseason Coaches Poll
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football will open the season ranked No. 18 in the US LBM Preseason Coaches poll that was released Monday. The Volunteers are one of nine SEC teams ranked, and they will face three opponents in the preseason edition of the poll – No. 4 Georgia, No. 8 Alabama and No. 17 Florida. Syracuse,…… MORE
Inge Details Linebacker Development After First Padded Practice Of Fall Camp
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Volunteers donned shoulder pads for the first time this fall as Tennessee football took Haslam Field Saturday morning for practice No. 3 of preseason training camp. After practice, linebackers coach William Inge spoke to local media about his unit’s progression through the first three on-field sessions of camp. The second-year assistant has a veteran tandem…… MORE
Max Gilbert Tabbed to Lou Groza Award Watch List
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Tennessee place kicker Max Gilbert was named to the 2025 Lou Groza Award Watch List on Friday by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission. An in-state product from Memphis, Gilbert connected on 20-of-26 field goals and was a perfect 54-of-54 on PATs in 2024. He totaled 114 points, which ranked sixth in UT…… MORE
Tight Ends Grab Spotlight on Second Day of Camp
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – With 30 days remaining until kickoff, a deep and talented tight end room took the stage on day two of fall camp. Third-year tight ends coach Alec Abeln spoke with the media following Thursday’s practice at Haslam Field, discussing the depth, chemistry, and versatility of his unit after two days of preseason camp. “I think we put…… MORE
Eason Tabbed to Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
ATLANTA – Tennessee veteran defensive lineman Bryson Eason was named to the 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List on Thursday. The redshirt senior was one of a record 116 nominees for this year’s award, which recognizes college football players from across the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) who exemplify community service, academic excellence and athletic achievement. Widely regarded as…… MORE
Preseason Camp Officially Underway on Rocky Top
FootballJuly 30, 2025 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The start of preseason camp officially got underway Wednesday as the 2025 Tennessee Volunteers hit the practice field for the first time this season on a hot and humid morning on Rocky Top. Wednesday’s opening day of camp was a welcomed sight for everyone in the program as the excitement…… MORE
Vols Lead NCAA with Three Baseball America First Team All-Americans
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee was the only program in the nation to have three players named first-team All-Americans by Baseball America as starting pitcher Liam Doyle, first baseman Andrew Fischer and second baseman Gavin Kilen all earned recognition from the publication on Friday. With Friday’s announcement, Doyle and Fischer have now both been named first team All-Americans by four different…… MORE
#1/1 Vols Drop Both Games of Saturday Doubleheader to Aggies
Read Online | PDF Box Score (G1) | PDF Box Score (G2) | PDF Series Stats | Download Postgame Media | Photo Gallery KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 1/1 Tennessee dropped both games of a doubleheader against Texas A&M on Saturday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. It was a day to forget for the Volunteers (28-4, 9-3 SEC), as the Aggies (16-15, 3-9 SEC) launched an offensive barrage,…… MORE
Nugent’s Career Night Leads #7 Lady Vols to Run-Rule Win
COLUMBIA, Tenn. – Sophia Nugent homered twice and drove in a career-high six RBIs to lead No. 7 Tennessee to an 8-0 run-rule victory over Eastern Kentucky Tuesday night at Ridley Sports Complex in Columbia, Tennessee. The win improves Tennessee to 26-4 on the season as they took on EKU in the annual Midstate Classic. More than 3,500…… MORE
Lanier, Zeigler Tabbed to Wooden Award Top 15 National Ballot
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Two members of the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team, Chaz Lanier and Zakai Zeigler, made the cut for the John R. Wooden Award Top 15 National Ballot. The Volunteers are the only team with two selections, as named by the Los Angeles Athletic Club. They are joined by three other SEC competitors—Auburn’s Johni Broome, Florida’s…… MORE
Hoops Central: #4 Tennessee vs. South Carolina
Read Online | Tennessee Game Notes | South Carolina Game Notes | Watch Live (SEC Network) | Listen Live | Live Stats | Parking Map | Buy Tickets KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The fourth-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team returns home for its regular season finale Saturday at Food City Center, facing South Carolina on senior day. Tipoff is slated for 2 p.m. ET. Fans can catch Saturday’s game between the Volunteers (24-6, 11-6 SEC) and…… MORE
Hoops Central: SEC Tournament: #18/17 Lady Vols vs. Vanderbilt
Watch Live (SEC Network) | Listen Live | Live Stats | UT Game Notes | VU Game Notes | SEC WBB Game Notes | SEC Bracket | SEC Record Book | 2024-25 Record Book No. 9 seed and No. 18/17-ranked Tennessee (22-8, 8-8 SEC) will meet No. 8 seed Vanderbilt (21-9, 8-8 SEC) in second round action at the 2025 Southeastern Conference Tournament in Greenville, S.C., on Thursday at 11 a.m.…… MORE
Hoops Central: #4 Tennessee at Ole Miss
OXFORD, Miss. – Victorious in seven of its past eight games, the fourth-ranked Tennessee men’s basketball team is geared up for its final true road game of the season, as it travels to the Magnolia State to face Ole Miss Wednesday night at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion. Tipoff is slated for 9 p.m. ET. MORE INFO GAMEDAY TIMES & BROADCAST INFO RELATED…… MORE
Zeigler Named a Bob Cousy Award Finalist
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee men’s basketball standout Zakai Zeigler is one of five finalists for the Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award, as revealed Monday afternoon by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The annual Bob Cousy Award, named after the Class of 1971 Hall of Famer and former Boston Celtic and Holy…… MORE
Game Time, TV Network Change For Tennessee-Texas Matchup
The game time and television network for the Southeastern Conference women’s basketball game between Tennessee and Texas in Austin on Thursday night have been changed. The Lady Vols and Longhorns will now meet at 8 p.m. Eastern, 7 p.m. CT Thursday at the Moody Center in a contest televised by ESPN. The changes occurred after…… MORE
Lady Vols To Host “We Back Pat” Game Thursday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee will host its annual “We Back Pat” game on Thursday, as Mississippi State comes to Food City Center and joins the Lady Vols in commemorating the 13th anniversary of the initiative, which is a partnership between the Pat Summitt Foundation and the Southeastern Conference. UT (14-2, 2-2 SEC) and MSU (15-3, 2-2…… MORE
#1 Vols Claim 74-70 Road Win at Texas
Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | January 11, 2025 AUSTIN, Texas – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team claimed a hard-fought 74-70 road victory Saturday night at Texas. Senior guard Zakai Zeigler paced top-ranked Tennessee (15-1, 2-1 SEC) with 16 points and a game-high eight assists in triumph during which neither side led by greater than seven in front…… MORE
Mike Keith Named Next “Voice of the Vols”
One of the top play-by-play radio announcers in sports, Hall of Fame radio voice and VFL Mike Keith, is returning to Rocky Top as the next “Voice of the Vols,” Tennessee Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Danny White announced on Thursday. Keith just completed his 27th season with the Tennessee Titans in 2024, including…… MORE
