Category: Tennessee Vols Football

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

DALLAS – Tennessee has been named to the Cheez-It Bowl National Team of the Week by the Football Writers Association of America after its thrilling 52-49 victory over rival Alabama on Saturday night inside Neyland Stadium. The win over the No. 3/1 Crimson Tide helped the Vols move up to third in the AP Poll this…

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…

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…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Coming off a dominant, 40-13 road victory at No. 25 LSU, the Tennessee Volunteers were recognized with a pair of weekly awards from the Southeastern Conference. Redshirt senior placekicker Chase McGrath was named the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week, while senior edge rusher Byron Young was tabbed SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week by the…