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#7 Vols Upholding Tennessee Standard Ahead of Border Battle
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#7 Vols Upholding Tennessee Standard Ahead of Border Battle

FootballOctober 29, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — After attacking their second open week of the 2024 campaign with focus and intentionality, the No. 7 Tennessee Volunteers enter the back half of SEC action with another home contest under the lights of Neyland Stadium this Saturday against Kentucky (7:45 p.m. ET, SEC Network). Tennessee’s defense has been remarkable…MORE

McCoy Tabbed as One of 15 Semifinalists for Thorpe Award
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McCoy Tabbed as One of 15 Semifinalists for Thorpe Award

OKLAHOMA CITY – Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy was named a semifinalist for the 2024 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award, as announced by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and the Jim Thorpe Association on Tuesday afternoon. The Thorpe Award is given annually to the best defensive back in college football based on performance on the field, athletic ability and character. …MORE

Lanier Named to Jerry West Award Top 20 Preseason Watch List
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Lanier Named to Jerry West Award Top 20 Preseason Watch List

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee men’s basketball newcomer Chaz Lanier is a Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Top 20 Preseason Watch List designee, as released Tuesday afternoon by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. A 6-foot-5, 207-pounder from Nashville, Tenn., Lanier is in his first year at Tennessee after spending four seasons at North…MORE

Zeigler Selected to Bob Cousy Award Top 20 Preseason Watch List
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Zeigler Selected to Bob Cousy Award Top 20 Preseason Watch List

Men’s BasketballOctober 28, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee men’s basketball standout Zakai Zeigler is a member of the Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Top 20 Preseason Watch List, as announced Monday afternoon by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. A 5-foot-9, 172-pound senior, Zeigler was a Midseason Top 10 List selection during his…MORE

#7 Vols Refreshed for Stretch Run After Second Open Date
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#7 Vols Refreshed for Stretch Run After Second Open Date

FootballOctober 28, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 7/7 Tennessee will begin a stretch of five games in five weeks to close out the regular season starting with a border battle against the Kentucky Wildcats this Saturday night at Neyland Stadium. Saturday’s contest will be televised on the SEC Network at 7:45 p.m. and will be the…MORE

Vols Begin 2024-25 at No. 12 in Coaches Poll
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Vols Begin 2024-25 at No. 12 in Coaches Poll

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team is No. 12 in the country in the preseason USA TODAY Coaches Poll, as announced Wednesday afternoon. The Volunteers previously earned the same opening position in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll, as revealed Oct. 14. The No. 12 ranking is the program’s eighth-highest preseason mark ever…MORE

Eric Berry Announced To 2024 SEC Football Legends Class
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Eric Berry Announced To 2024 SEC Football Legends Class

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Two-time unanimous first-team All-America defensive back and College Football Hall of Famer Eric Berry has been named to the prestigious 2024 SEC Football Legends Class, the league office announced on Tuesday. The 2024 Football Legends class includes 16 former stars who excelled on the gridiron and helped write the rich history of the…MORE