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  • #23 Vols Dominate In 45-6 Outback Bowl Victory

    #23 Vols Dominate In 45-6 Outback Bowl Victory

    TAMPA, Fla. — #23 Tennessee pounded its way to a 45-6 victory over #13 Northwestern in the 30th anniversary Outback Bowl on Friday before a mostly-orange crowd of 53,202 at Raymond James Stadium. It was the largest margin of victory for the Vols in a bowl game in program history. The Vols (9-4) racked up 226…

  • OUTBACK BOWL CENTRAL

    OUTBACK BOWL CENTRAL

    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee will play in its 51st bowl game on Jan. 1, 2016, when the Vols take on No. 12 Northwestern in the 30th annual Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. The ESPN2 broadcast will feature Tom Hart and Rod Gilmore in the booth and Quint Kessenich reporting from the sidelines.…

  • #VolReport: Jones Talks Outback, Academics & More

    #VolReport: Jones Talks Outback, Academics & More

    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Vols had their penultimate practice in Knoxville prior to taking a break for the holidays before heading to Tampa on Dec. 26 for the Outback Bowl. Head coach Butch Jones was pleased with the team’s prep as they have had a busy week of practices and team activities. “I think it has been a…

  • VOLS SIGN CB MARQUILL OSBORNE

    VOLS SIGN CB MARQUILL OSBORNE

    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee is happy to announce the signing of Marquill Osborne, who will join the Vols as a mid-year addition with the start of the Spring semester. Osborne is a 4-star cornerback from Cornelius, N.C. MARQUILL OSBORNE Freshman • Defensive Back • 5-11 • 183 Cornelius, N.C. • William Amos Hough H.S. Prospect Rankings:…

  • #VolReport: Thursday Update

    #VolReport: Thursday Update

    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee assistant coaches spoke to reporters on Thursday in the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. Defensive coordinator John Jancek, offensive coordinator Mike DeBord, associate head coach/defensive line coach Steve Stripling and running backs coach Robert Gillespie provided updates on how bowl practices have progressed and the growth of UT’s young players. Adding JUCO Standouts On Wednesday, Tennessee announced…

  • VOLS WELCOME NEWCOMERS ON JUCO SIGNING DAY

    VOLS WELCOME NEWCOMERS ON JUCO SIGNING DAY

    JEFF GEORGE R-Junior • Wide Receiver • 6-6 • 190 Leavenworth, Kan. • Leavenworth Senior H.S./Southwestern Oklahoma State/Dodge City C.C. (Kansas) Prospect Rankings: 247 Sports: 3-star (No. 38 overall JUCO prospect, No. 6 JUCO wide receiver, No. 8 JUCO prospect in Kansas) ESPN: 4-star (No. 26 JUCO prospect, No. 7 JUCO wide receiver) Rivals: 4-star…

  • #VolReport: Bowl Practice Day 4 Update

    #VolReport: Bowl Practice Day 4 Update

    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — On Tuesday, Tennessee student-athletes spoke to reporters about the postseason awards several Vols have received and the ongoing preparations for the 30th annual Outback Bowl. Evan Berry and Cameron Sutton met with the media for the first time since they were both named All-Americans by several of organizations. Curt Maggitt spoke to reporters in a large setting for…

  • TENNESSEE’S BERRY, SUTTON: 1ST TEAM SPORTING NEWS ALL-AMERICANS

    TENNESSEE’S BERRY, SUTTON: 1ST TEAM SPORTING NEWS ALL-AMERICANS

    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee kickoff returner Evan Berry and punt returner Cameron Sutton have both been named Sporting News First Team All-Americans. For Berry, it is his sixth All-American honor and for Sutton, it is his first. On Monday, Berry and Sutton both earned second-team honors from the Football Writers Association of America. Berry, Sutton and Alvin Kamara have combined for six…

  • #VolReport: Jones Rewarded With Raise

    #VolReport: Jones Rewarded With Raise

    Jones’ raise comes on the heels of an 8-4 season and his team’s berth in the Outback Bowl. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee head coach Butch Jones was rewarded with a raise on Monday following the Vols’ 8-4 regular-season and berth in the Outback Bowl on New Year’s Day. “Butch Jones has done an outstanding job leading this football program…

  • Berry Named SEC Special Teams Player of the Year

    Berry Named SEC Special Teams Player of the Year

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Tennessee sophomore return specialist Evan Berry has been named the 2015 SEC Special Teams Player of the Year, as announced by the Southeastern Conference on Wednesday. The honors were voted on by the league’s 14 head coaches, who were not allowed to vote for their own players. Berry is the first Vol to earn SEC…