KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – It’s game week on Rocky Top as the Volunteers get set to kick off their 2021 season in just three days’ time. Head coach Josh Heupel met with the media on Monday to preview Thursday’s season opener against Bowling Green. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. at Neyland Stadium, Shields-Watkins Field. “We have been at work … Read more
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – With exactly three weeks until Tennessee’s season-opener under head coach Josh Heupel, the Volunteers went through their first preseason camp scrimmage on Thursday morning in Neyland Stadium. Tennessee worked all three phases for two hours and the scrimmage featured live tackling. “There’s only one way that we should compete when we walk in … Read more
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee football suited up in full pads for the first time on Tuesday for the sixth practice of preseason camp. Linebackers coach Brian Jean-Mary met with local media to discuss the development of his group following the team’s morning session at Haslam Field. “The first day in pads is always an exciting day,” Jean-Mary said. “I’ve been … Read more
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Into its second week of preseason camp, the Tennessee Volunteers football team practiced Monday morning for the fifth time. Offensive line coach Glen Elarbee took the podium after practice and harped on how deep and versatile his unit is, with players able to play in multiple spots on the front five. “There are four or … Read more
CANTON, Ohio — The most decorated player in Tennessee football history will be forever enshrined in Canton, Ohio, Sunday night as he adds the sport’s most illustrious individual honor to his list of accolades. Five-time NFL Most Valuable Player and two-time Super Bowl champion Peyton Manning takes his place among the game’s all-time greats as a … Read more
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Strapping shoulder pads on for the first time this fall, the 2021 Tennessee Volunteers took to Haslam Field for the third time in preseason camp on Friday morning. Earlier in the week, head coach Josh Heupel emphasized the importance of winning the special teams phase of the game. Special teams coordinator and outside linebackers coach Mike … Read more
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The 2021 Tennessee Volunteers took Haslam Field on Thursday for the second day of preseason camp. Quarterbacks coach Joey Halzle met with local media after practice to discuss the early progress and development of Tennessee’s signal callers. “It’s been really positive,” Halzle said regarding his assessment of the quarterback room through two practices. “For starters, everyone … Read more
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The long-awaited first day of preseason camp is officially in the books as the 2021 Volunteers hit the ground running bright and early on Wednesday morning at Haslam Field. During his post-practice press conference, head coach Josh Heupel was quick to praise his team’s energy level during the first official practice of the season. “I … Read more