Month: September 2021

  • Butler Named Semifinalist for Campbell Trophy

    Butler Named Semifinalist for Campbell Trophy

    IRVING, Texas — Tennessee’s Matthew Butler was one of 176 semifinalists named for the 2021 William V. Campbell Trophy on Wednesday, as announced by the National Football Foundation. The Campbell Trophy, considered college football’s premier scholar-athlete award, recognizes an individual as the absolute best in the country for his combined academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership. Butler,…

  • Vols Fall To No. 11 Florida in SEC Opener, 38-14

    Vols Fall To No. 11 Florida in SEC Opener, 38-14

    GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Trailing by only three at halftime, Tennessee was outscored 21-0 in the second half, falling to No. 11 Florida, 38-14, in its Southeastern Conference opener at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday evening. Hendon Hooker completed 13-of-23 passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns, while a balanced rushing attack of Jabari Small, Tiyon Evans and Hooker ran for…

  • FB PREVIEW: Vols and Panthers Meet in Johnny Majors Classic

    FB PREVIEW: Vols and Panthers Meet in Johnny Majors Classic

    UT Sports Information KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After starting the Josh Heupel era with a convincing victory over Bowling Green last week, Tennessee will look to keep things rolling as it welcomes Pittsburgh to Rocky Top for a noon showdown at Neyland Stadium on Saturday. Saturday’s matchup between the Vols and Panthers has been dubbed the Johnny Majors Classic,…

  • Heupel, Vols Finalizing Preparations For Johnny Majors Classic

    Heupel, Vols Finalizing Preparations For Johnny Majors Classic

    UT Sports Information KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Final preparations are underway for the Johnny Majors Classic as Tennessee football held its normal Thursday morning workout prior to its scheduled “Fast Friday” practice. The Volunteers (1-0) and Pitt (1-0) square off at noon ET Saturday in Neyland Stadium. “Our guys are excited, and we’ve had a great week…