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Iamaleava Vols’ Unequivocal Leader In Third Spring On Campus
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Iamaleava Vols’ Unequivocal Leader In Third Spring On Campus

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s presence and experience in his third spring on campus make it clear who Tennessee’s unequivocal leader is in 2025.   The 6-foot-6 redshirt sophomore and the Volunteers went through their first shoulder pads’ practice this spring on Wednesday at Haslam Field. The 21-period workout saw early enrollees don shoulder pads for the…

Zeigler, Mashack Among 10 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Semifinalists
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Zeigler, Mashack Among 10 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Semifinalists

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Two University of Tennessee men’s basketball players are semifinalists for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, as announced Wednesday afternoon by Atlanta Tipoff Club/Naismith Awards. After forming the lone teammate duo on the 15-man Watch List announced Feb. 5, senior guards Jahmai Mashack and Zakai Zeigler are now the lone teammate pair listed among the 10 semifinalists.…

Vols Shine On Pro Day With All 32 NFL Teams On Hand
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Vols Shine On Pro Day With All 32 NFL Teams On Hand

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Fourteen Tennessee VFLs showcased their skills in front of scouts and coaches from all 32 NFL teams at Tennessee Pro Day on Tuesday in the Anderson Training Center.  Five of the Vols’ six NFL Combine participants worked out on the field, including running back Dylan Sampson, edge rusher James Pearce Jr., defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott, wide…

Crabtree & Fischer Pace #1/2 Vols in Midweek Win Over West Georgia
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Crabtree & Fischer Pace #1/2 Vols in Midweek Win Over West Georgia

Read Online | Box Score (PDF) | Download Postgame Media KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 1/2 Tennessee will enter conference play unbeaten after a scrappy 4-2 win over West Georgia on Tuesday evening at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Volunteers improved to 17-0 with Tuesday’s victory over the Wolves, marking the first time in the modern era that they’ll start SEC play…

#7 Lady Vols Defeat #16 Blue Devils, 1-0, Behind Pannell’s Homer and Pickens’ Dominant Outing
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#7 Lady Vols Defeat #16 Blue Devils, 1-0, Behind Pannell’s Homer and Pickens’ Dominant Outing

Read Online | Box Score | Photo Gallery | Media Download Links KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The seventh-ranked Lady Vols secured a 1-0 victory over No. 16 Duke on Tuesday night, marking the Blue Devils’ first-ever trip to Rocky Top. Tennessee (22-4) took an early lead when Taylor Pannell crushed a solo home run in the first inning. The redshirt sophomore now has a career-high 10…

Football Pro Day Tuesday, Tim Banks Talks Defensive Development
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Football Pro Day Tuesday, Tim Banks Talks Defensive Development

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Dozens of NFL personnel will descend upon the Anderson Training Center on Tuesday as Tennessee football holds its annual Pro Day leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft. A total of 15 Volunteers from the College Football Playoff team are slated to participate on the field, including defensive back Will Brooks, offensive lineman John Campbell…