Wright Picks Up SEC Weekly Honors

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Southeastern Conference announced Monday that Tennessee senior tackle Darnell Wright has been named SEC Co-Offensive Lineman of the Week after UT’s dominant win over Kentucky Saturday night. The Huntington, West Virginia, native blocked and paved the way for a Tennessee offense that put up 422 total yards—127 more than Kentucky’s defensive average allowed—as the … Read more

No. 3/3 Tennessee Rolls Over No. 19/17 Kentucky, 44-6

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – In a nationally-televised Saturday night showdown in which No. 3/3 Tennessee debuted its highly-anticipated “Dark Mode” uniforms, junior wide receiver Jalin Hyatt turned out the lights on the school single-season record for receiving touchdowns and the Volunteers remained unbeaten, rolling over No. 19/17 Kentucky, 44-6. The 38-point margin of victory was the largest against a ranked … Read more

FB PREVIEW: Border Battle Set as #3 Vols Host #19 Kentucky in Primetime Clash

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After concluding non-conference play with an emphatic 65-24 Homecoming victory over UT Martin last week, No. 3/3 Tennessee jumps back into conference play to begin its stretch run with a top-20 matchup against #19/17 Kentucky on Saturday night inside a sold-out Neyland Stadium. The Vols will look to record their fifth win over … Read more

No. 3 Vols Cruise to 65-24 Win on Homecoming Against UT Martin

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After scoring a program-record 52 points in the first half, the No. 3/4 Tennessee Volunteers cruised to a 65-24 win over UT Martin on Homecoming in front of a sold-out crowd of 101,915 in Neyland Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Vols (7-0, 3-0 SEC) amassed 696 yards of total offense—the second-most in program history—and … Read more

Vols Carry Weekend Momentum into New Week Preparations

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Returning to Anderson Training Center following an epic, buzzer-beating victory over Alabama, the third-ranked Tennessee Volunteers turned the page to a new week of preparation for UT Martin on Monday morning. With all the excitement and energy on campus, it created an atmosphere unlike any other in college sports. It has been one of the most impressive parts about … Read more

Wright Tabbed to Rotary Lombardi Award Watch List

HOUSTON – Tennessee senior offensive lineman Darnell Wright is one of 88 players who will be up for the Rotary Lombardi Award this season, as the award, in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Houston, released its midseason update on Monday afternoon. The Rotary Lombardi Award® goes annually to the college football offensive or defensive lineman, who in addition … Read more

Hooker Earns Manning Award Star of the Week and Davey O’Brien Great 8 Recognition

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Following a masterful performance leading the third-ranked Tennessee Volunteers to a victory over Alabama on The Third Saturday in October, Hendon Hooker reclaimed Manning Award Star of the Week and Davey O’Brien Great 8 honors just three weeks after earning recognition from both awards following a stellar outing against Florida. Hooker’s showing against the Crimson Tide … Read more

Volunteer Trio Reels In SEC Weekly Honors

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After an outstanding offensive performance and monumental victory on the Third Saturday In October over the third-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide, three members of the Tennessee football program have been recognized by the Southeastern Conference with weekly awards. Junior receiver Jalin Hyatt was named SEC Offensive Player of the Week, senior tackle Darnell Wright took home SEC Co-Offensive … Read more

Primed for a Top-10 Thriller, No. 6 Tennessee Starts Alabama Preparation

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Following an all-around 40-13 victory at No. 25 LSU, the sixth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers returned to Anderson Training Center Monday morning to begin prep for a top-10 showdown with No. 3/1 Alabama, who comes to Rocky Top on Saturday. The excitement and buzz for the game is building around the country. ESPN College GameDay … Read more