Category Archives: Top Stories

Lady Vol Three-Point Barrage Sinks Middle Tennessee, 89-75
Courtesy / UT Athletics

Lady Vol Three-Point Barrage Sinks Middle Tennessee, 89-75

Game Recap: Women’s Basketball | November 12, 2024 | Eric Trainer KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – In a battle of undefeated in-state rivals residing just outside the top 25, Tennessee narrowly missed a school record in draining 15 three-pointers to sink Middle Tennessee, 89-75, Tuesday night in front of a crowd of 9,697 at Food City Center. The Lady Vols…MORE

Vols Ascend to No. 11/9 in National Polls
Courtesy / UT Athletics

Vols Ascend to No. 11/9 in National Polls

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team moved up in the rankings in both major polls after the first week of competition. Tennessee (2-0) is now No. 11 in the country in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll, a one-spot increase, and ninth in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll, a three-position jump, as…MORE

Sampson’s Career Night Propels Vols Past State, 33-14
Courtesy / UT Athletics

Sampson’s Career Night Propels Vols Past State, 33-14

Game Recap: Football | November 09, 2024 | Eric Trainer KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Dylan Sampson rushed for a career-high 149 yards and eclipsed 1,000 for the season and 2,000 for his career, as seventh-ranked Tennessee took care of Mississippi State, 33-14, at Neyland Stadium Saturday night in the Vols’ 100th Homecoming game. UT (8-1, 5-1 SEC) improved to 6-0…MORE

#12 Vols Roll to 77-55 Wire-to-Wire Road Win at Louisville
Courtesy / UT Athletics

#12 Vols Roll to 77-55 Wire-to-Wire Road Win at Louisville

Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | November 09, 2024 LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team turned in a dominant performance in front of 16,976 fans Saturday afternoon at the KFC Yum! Center, cruising to a 77-55 victory over homestanding Louisville. No. 12 Tennessee (2-0) did not trail the entire contest and led by double…MORE

Pearce Jr. One of 12 Semifinalists for Lombardi Award
Courtesy / UT Athletics

Pearce Jr. One of 12 Semifinalists for Lombardi Award

HOUSTON – Tennessee junior defensive end James Pearce Jr. has been named a semifinalist for the Lombari Award, as announced by the Lombari Award Committee on Thursday. Pearce Jr. has built off a breakout sophomore season with another impressive campaign thus far in 2024, leading the Volunteers with 6.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks through eight games.…MORE

Voice of the Vols Bob Kesling Set to Retire in April
Courtesy / UT Athletics

Voice of the Vols Bob Kesling Set to Retire in April

Kesling has enjoyed an incredible career that stretches over five decades, marking him as a pillar of the Vol Network GeneralNovember 07, 2024 The Vol Network and Tennessee Athletics announced on Thursday that renowned announcer Bob Kesling will retire as the Voice of the Vols after the 2024-25 men’s basketball season. Kesling has enjoyed an…MORE

Brooks Tabbed as Burlsworth Trophy Nominee
Courtesy / UT Athletics

Brooks Tabbed as Burlsworth Trophy Nominee

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Tennessee defensive back Will Brooks was named a 2024 Burlsworth Trophy nominee on Tuesday afternoon. The trophy is in its 15th year of existence and is named in honor of Brandon Burlsworth, former University of Arkansas walk-on and All-American offensive lineman. It is awarded to the most outstanding football player in America who began his career as…MORE

Vols #7 In Initial College Football Playoff Rankings
Courtesy / UT Athletics

Vols #7 In Initial College Football Playoff Rankings

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Riding a 7-1 start to the season, Tennessee football is ranked No. 7 in the initial College Football Playoff Selection Committee rankings that were announced on Tuesday night.  The Volunteers were the fifth-highest ranked one-loss team and the third-highest ranked SEC team. A nation-best eight SEC programs were ranked in the first Top 25. …MORE