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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – As No. 12/10 Tennessee continues to prepare for its season opener against Virginia four days from now in Nashville, two of the position groups that have arguably improved the most from last season and will be relied upon heavily are the running backs and linebackers. Both units are anchored by experienced returners and…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Game week has arrived on Rocky Top as the No. 12/10 Tennessee football Volunteers head to Nashville this weekend and begin year three under head coach Josh Heupel. The highly anticipated 2023 campaign kicks off Saturday with a neutral-site contest against the Virginia Cavaliers inside Nissan Stadium. “Best five words in Tennessee are ‘It’s football…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Bolstered by six returning starters and an influx of new talent from the transfer portal and high school ranks, Tennessee third-year defensive coordinator Tim Banks is expecting to see another significant jump on the defensive side of the ball this season. Banks believes that one of the defense’s biggest strengths heading into the season opener…

The Vol Network’s “Big Orange Hotline” radio show debuts for the 2023 football season Monday, Aug. 28, at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT across the state of Tennessee live from the outdoor patio at Dead End BBQ restaurant on Sutherland Avenue in Knoxville. The Vol Network’s Bob Kesling hosts the show and will…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – With classes underway and the season opener just eight days out, the Tennessee football program has officially shifted its focus from preseason camp to prep for its clash against Virginia at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Sept. 2. Despite having to replace its offensive coordinator and starting quarterback from last season, leadership is…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee was well represented on the 2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl watch list with 19 players earning recognition, the second most of any team in the nation. The Vols’ 19 selections included nine offensive players and 10 defensive players. Offense: OL John Campbell Jr., TE McCallan Castles, WR Ramel Keyton, OL Cooper Mays, WR Bru McCoy, QB Joe Milton III,…

Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White on Wednesday announced a multi-year naming-rights agreement with longtime Tennessee Athletics corporate champion Food City that rebrands UT’s on-campus arena as Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. The agreement with Food City was negotiated by Tennessee Athletics’ multimedia rights partner, LEARFIELD/The Vol Network. Food City’s overall commitment to Tennessee Athletics will…

BALTIMORE — The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation, Inc., along with presenting sponsor A. O. Smith Corporation announced Tuesday afternoon that Tennessee redshirt senior quarterback Joe Milton III is one of 48 candidates for the 2023 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. The preseason Watch List, semifinalists, finalists, and award recipient are selected by the distinguished Johnny Unitas Golden Arm…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – As the 2023 football season opener approaches, the Vols continue to pick up more accolades as the Preseason Coaches All-SEC Team was released on Tuesday afternoon with three Tennessee players on the list. Redshirt senior wide receiver Bru McCoy landed second team honors after a breakout campaign last season. The California native started all 12…

“Vol Calls,“ the official statewide radio show for Tennessee Athletics kicks off its 2023-24 season Wednesday, Aug. 23, on location from the legendary Calhoun’s On the River location in downtown Knoxville. The one-hour show airs at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT across the state of Tennessee. Wednesday’s inaugural show includes a special recorded interview with…