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#15/15 Vols Fall To #6/3 Georgia In Overtime, 44-41
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 15/15 Tennessee pushed No. 6/3 Georgia to the brink but came up just short, falling 44-41 in overtime on Saturday in front of a sellout, Checker Neyland crowd of 101,915 at Neyland Stadium. The Vols (2-1, 0-1 SEC) scored first in the extra frame on a 42-yard Max Gilbert field goal to go up, 41-38,…… MORE
Vols in the NFL – Week 1
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season is in the books with VFLs across the league making an impact. Cleveland teammates Dylan Sampson and Cedric Tillman played well in the Brown’s matchup against Cincinnati. Sampson finished with 93 total yards of offense, rushing for 29 and recording 64 through the air. Tillman hauled in five…… MORE
Tennessee’s 2026 SEC Softball Schedule Announced
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – On Wednesday, the Southeastern Conference released the 2026 league schedule for all 15 teams. Coming off its second Women’s College World Series appearance in three seasons, the Lady Vols open conference play at home against the LSU Tigers (March 6-8). Tennessee’s home slate also includes matchups versus Ole Miss (March 27-29) and South…… MORE
SEC Baseball Schedule for 2026 Season Announced
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southeastern Conference announced the 2026 league schedules for all 16 schools on Tuesday. Tennessee will open SEC play on the road at Georgia from March 13-15 and host Missouri the next weekend (March 20-22) for the first conference home series of the year at the newly renovated Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Vols’…… MORE
#22/17 Vols Overwhelm Bucs, 72-17, In Home Opener
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 22/17 Tennessee exploded for 48 first-half points en route to a modern-era record total, dominating ETSU, 72-17, on Saturday afternoon in front of a sold-out crowd of 101,915 at Neyland Stadium in the Vols’ home opener. With three different quarterbacks leading scoring drives and passing for a combined 458 yards, the Big Orange (2-0)…… MORE
#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
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
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
#24/18 Vols Look Build Off Week 1 Success Heading into Home Opener
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – For the sixth straight year, Tennessee is off to a 1-0 start after downing Syracuse in its season opener last weekend in Atlanta. The No. 24/18 Vols will look to build off that success as they prepare for their first home game of the 2025 campaign this Saturday afternoon against East Tennessee State…… MORE
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
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
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
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
SEC Player of the Year Dylan Sampson Declares For 2025 NFL Draft
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. –Dylan Sampson produced the most prolific rushing season in Tennessee history in leading the Volunteers to their first College Football Playoff berth. On Friday, the junior running back and 2024 SEC Offensive Player of the Year officially began the next chapter of his football career by declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft. Sampson announced his…… MORE
Vols Earn Third Consecutive No. 1 Ranking
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – For the third week in a row, the University of Tennessee is the top-ranked men’s basketball team in the nation. Tennessee (11-0) yet again places first overall in both the Associated Press Top 25 Poll and the USA TODAY Coaches Poll, as released Monday afternoon. This is the eighth time, across three campaigns,…… MORE
#1 Vols Beat Middle Tennessee State, 82-64
Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | December 23, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team increased its season-opening winning streak to a dozen for the third time in program history with an 82-64 win Monday night against Middle Tennessee State. Facing a halftime deficit for the first time in 2024-25, top-ranked Tennessee (12-0) controlled…… MORE
#7 Vols Fall to #6 Ohio State in College Football Playoff
Game Recap: Football | December 22, 2024 COLUMBUS, Ohio – The seventh-ranked Vols fell to No. 6 Ohio State, 42-17, at Ohio Stadium Saturday night in the first round of the 2024 College Football Playoff. Tennessee finished the season 10-3, earning its second 10-win campaign in the past three seasons under head coach Josh Heupel. The Vols’ 30…… MORE
FB PREVIEW: #7 Vols Head North for Playoff Battle Against #6 Buckeyes
Read Online | Watch (ABC/ESPN) | Listen (Vol Network) | Live Stats | UT Game Notes | Digital Game Program | CFP Bracket COLUMBUS, Ohio – After three weeks of rest and preparation, the time has finally arrived for No. 7 Tennessee’s College Football Playoff debut as it takes on No. 6 Ohio State tonight in primetime at Ohio Stadium. Tonight’s showdown in Columbus will mark the…… MORE
Cooper’s 15-Point Third Frame Helps No. 18/16 UT Repel Spiders, 92-67
Game Recap: Women’s Basketball | December 20, 2024 | Eric Trainer WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Redshirt sophomore guard Talaysia Cooper scored 15 of her game-high 24 points in the third quarter, propelling No. 18/16 Tennessee past RV/NR Richmond, 92-67, on Friday afternoon at the West Palm Beach Classic. With a partisan orange-clad crowd cheering them on, the Lady Volunteers…… MORE
Josh Heupel Named George Munger Award Semifinalist
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After guiding Tennessee to another 10-win season and its first College Football Playoff berth, head coach Josh Heupel has been named a semifinalist for the George Munger Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced on Wednesday. Established in 1989, the George Munger Award is awarded annually to the sport’s most outstanding coach. This accolade recognizes exceptional…… MORE
No. 18/16 Lady Vols Improve To 9-0 With 90-75 Win At Memphis
Game Recap: Women’s Basketball | December 18, 2024 | Eric Trainer MEMPHIS, Tenn. — No. 18/16 Tennessee placed six players in double figures in its first true road game of the season, earning a hard-fought, 90-75 victory over Memphis at FedExForum on Wednesday night. Fifth-year guard Jewel Spear was back in the lineup after a one-game absence due to injury,…… MORE
