The Official Countdown To Tennessee Football 2026 (Sat. Sept 5th Furman) (226 Days)

[NO SIR EEE]

267 Days!

Tennessee captured its first ever conference championship in 1914 under head coach Zora Clevenger, winning the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association title. The Vols played their home games at Waite Field, located at the southeast corner of 15th Street and Cumberland Avenue. That season, Tennessee went undefeated, opening the year with a dominant 89–0 win over Carson-Newman. Their conference slate included Clemson, Alabama, Chattanooga, Vanderbilt, Sewanee, and Kentucky. Tennessee was also recognized as National Champions by a media outlet, but the University does not claim the National Title.

 

[RDU VOL#14]

267 Days!

Tennessee captured its first ever conference championship in 1914 under head coach Zora Clevenger, winning the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association title. The Vols played their home games at Waite Field, located at the southeast corner of 15th Street and Cumberland Avenue. That season, Tennessee went undefeated, opening the year with a dominant 89–0 win over Carson-Newman. Their conference slate included Clemson, Alabama, Chattanooga, Vanderbilt, Sewanee, and Kentucky. Tennessee was also recognized as National Champions by a media outlet, but the University does not claim the National Title.

Bama would definitely claim the title won by Zora “Clever” Clevenger and the pesky 1915 Tennessee Volunteers tackle football squad.

 

[NO SIR EEE]

266 Days!
Tennessee kicks off its 2026 campaign against Furman, marking the third meeting between the two teams. The Vols and Paladins previously faced off in 1941 and 1942, both games held in Knoxville. In their first matchup, Tennessee secured a 32-6 victory, while in the following year, they dominated again, winning 52-7.

 

[IndianaVol]

266 Days!
Tennessee kicks off its 2026 campaign against Furman, marking the third meeting between the two teams. The Vols and Paladins previously faced off in 1941 and 1942, both games held in Knoxville. In their first matchup, Tennessee secured a 32-6 victory, while in the following year, they dominated again, winning 52-7.

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27% of the way there...

 

[NO SIR EEE]

265 Days!

Tennessee has captured two Southern Conference (SoCon) championships in its history. The first came in 1927, highlighted by victories over conference opponents North Carolina, Ole Miss, Virginia, Sewanee, and Kentucky. The second title was earned in 1932, when Tennessee defeated conference foes Ole Miss, North Carolina, Alabama, Duke, Mississippi State, Kentucky, and Florida.

 

[NO SIR EEE]

264 Days!

Gene McEver was the first Tennessee Volunteer inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. A standout halfback, McEver played at Tennessee from 1928 to 1931 and left an indelible mark on the program.

In 1929, McEver scored 130 points for the Vols, leading the NCAA in scoring that season. That total also stood as Tennessee’s single-season scoring record until it was broken by Dylan Sampson in 2024. In December 2008, Sports Illustrated retroactively identified players who would have won the Heisman Trophy prior to its creation, and McEver was selected as the would-be Heisman winner for the 1929 season.

McEver finished his Tennessee career with 44 touchdowns and 12 points after touchdown, totaling 276 points. He was named to the All-Southern team in 1928, 1929, and 1931, joining Vols teammates Bobby Dodd and Herman Hickman. McEver stood 5-foot-10, weighed 185 pounds, and wore jersey number 28.

 

[Volanta]

267 Days!

Tennessee captured its first ever conference championship in 1914 under head coach Zora Clevenger, winning the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association title. The Vols played their home games at Waite Field, located at the southeast corner of 15th Street and Cumberland Avenue. That season, Tennessee went undefeated, opening the year with a dominant 89–0 win over Carson-Newman. Their conference slate included Clemson, Alabama, Chattanooga, Vanderbilt, Sewanee, and Kentucky. Tennessee was also recognized as National Champions by a media outlet, but the University does not claim the National Title.

We should claim this title

 

[OneManGang]

Future Marine Corps Commandant Clifton Cates was on that team.

Tennessee vs The Maxims vs North Texas

Tennessee vs The Maxims vs North Texas Your fearless scribe has returned from his sojourn to Our State's Capital. I thank CharterVol for covering last week's tilt versus the Columbia Chicken Ranch. This week saw the annual Veterans Day commemoration. If you are reading this in English...

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Check out I Will Hold: The Story of USMC Legend Clifton B. Cates, from Belleau Wood to Victory in the Great War
by James Carl Nelson

 

[NO SIR EEE]

263 Days!

On Dec. 5, 1931, the Vols played in their first-ever bowl game, a 13-0 win over New York University in the New York Charity Bowl at Yankee Stadium. Beattie Feathers ran for a 65-yard touchdown and Deke Brackett returned a punt 75 yards for the other TD.

 

[NO SIR EEE]

262 Days!

Robert Neyland is the longest-tenured head coach in Tennessee football history. Over his career, he coached 216 games, compiling an official record of 173 wins, 31 losses, and 12 ties. Neyland led the Volunteers to four national championships in 1938, 1940, 1950, and 1951. He was named AP SEC Coach of the Year in 1951 and earned SEC Coach of the Year honors in 1936, 1938, and 1950.

 

[NO SIR EEE]

261 Days!

Tennessee has faced Maryland more than any other opponent in bowl games in the history of Tennessee football. The Vols and Terrapins have met five times in postseason play: the 1951 Sugar Bowl, 1974 Liberty Bowl, 1983 Florida Citrus Bowl, 1984 Sun Bowl, and the 2002 Peach Bowl.

 

[NO SIR EEE]

260 Days!
Casey ‘Ice Man’ Clausen, the Vols' quarterback from 2000 to 2003, posted an overall record of 34-10 in 44 career starts. His performance included a 14-1 road record, marked by notable wins against strong opponents like Notre Dame, Miami, and Florida (twice).

 

[NO SIR EEE]

259 Days!
Tennessee played Wisconsin in the 1981 Garden State bowl, December 13, 1981. The Vols trailed 7-3 when Willie Gault returned the ensuing kickoff 87-yards to give Tennessee a 10–7 lead. The Volunteers extended their lead to 13–7 at the end of the first quarter after Fuad Reveiz connected on a 44-yard field goal. Tennessee extended their lead further to 21–7 at halftime after a 43-yard Steve Alatorre touchdown pass to Anthony Hancock and a successful two-point conversion in the second quarter. The Vols went on to win their first bowl victory under Johnny Majors 28-21.

 

[NO SIR EEE]

258 Days!
Neyland Stadium in the mid 1960s with a capacity of 58,122

 

[NO SIR EEE]

257 Days!

On December 2, 1978, Vol QB Jimmy Streater ran for two touchdowns and teammate kicker Alan Duncan kicked two field goals as Tennessee defeated Vanderbilt 41-15 in Nashville. Streater combined for 235 rushing and passing yards for a new Tennessee season record. Streater’s 235 yards of total offense in the game gave him 2,011 yards for the season, eclipsing Tennessee's single-season mark set by Bobby Scott in 1970.

 

[TennesseeTarheel]

Go Vols!

 

[joevol33]

I'm feeling good about this game!

 

[zeppelin128]

259 Days!
Tennessee played Wisconsin in the 1981 Garden State bowl, December 13, 1981. The Vols trailed 7-3 when Willie Gault returned the ensuing kickoff 87-yards to give Tennessee a 10–7 lead. The Volunteers extended their lead to 13–7 at the end of the first quarter after Fuad Reveiz connected on a 44-yard field goal. Tennessee extended their lead further to 21–7 at halftime after a 43-yard Steve Alatorre touchdown pass to Anthony Hancock and a successful two-point conversion in the second quarter. The Vols went on to win their first bowl victory under Johnny Majors 28-21.

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I actually found the full game on YouTube. Jump to 40 minutes for the Willie Gault return.

 

[NO SIR EEE]

256 Days!
On November 23, 1985, HC Johnny Majors led the Vols into the bluegrass state to take on the Kentucky Wildcats. Big Orange QB Daryl Dickey was 13 of 19 for 193 yards and 3 TDs. Tim McGee had 108 yards receiving and 2TDs. The Vols defense had a standout game led by LB Dale Jones securing the 42-0 shutout win.

 

[NO SIR EEE]

255 Days!
Buddy Cruze was a three-year starter at Tennessee, playing under coaches Harvey Robinson (1954) and Bowden Wyatt (1955-56). He was an All-SEC and All-American selection at Tennessee in 1956, on a team that compiled 10-1 record, won the SEC title, and finished No. 2 in The Associated Press and UPI polls.

 

[NO SIR EEE]

254 Days!
On November 21, 1998, Fullback Shawn Bryson ran for two touchdowns, including a 58-yarder as the Volunteers crushed the Wildcats 59-21 at Neyland Stadium. Quarterback Tee Martin recorded two rushing touchdowns and one passing touchdown to Cedrick Wilson. Wilson recorded four receptions and 100 receiving yards. This game was the last time John Ward broadcasted a game from Neyland Stadium.

 

[NO SIR EEE]

253 Days!
On November 17, 1990, the #14 Vols traveled to Memphis to play the #15 Ole Miss Rebels at the Liberty Bowl Stadium. Tennessee QB Andy Kelly completed 19 of 23 passes (including nine straight at one point) for 174 yards. The 22-13 Vols victory in front of a Liberty Bowl stadium record crowd of 66467, helped the Vols remain alive to win their 2nd straight SEC title and resulting Sugar Bowl invitation.

 

[IndianaVol]

I miss the old SEC where they would routinely schedule these conference games that were "half way" between schools, like Ole Miss in Memphis.

 

[zeppelin128]

I miss the old SEC where they would routinely schedule these conference games that were "half way" between schools, like Ole Miss in Memphis.

I totally get wanting games in Neyland for the revenue, but some of us flatlanders over here in West Tennessee would love to have a periodic game in Memphis. One hour drive? Sign me up lol

 

[TennesseeTarheel]

I totally get wanting games in Neyland for the revenue, but some of us flatlanders over here in West Tennessee would love to have a periodic game in Memphis. One hour drive? Sign me up lol

Any good barbecue joints in the area?