Category Archives: Vols

Seniors Reflect On Program Resurgence Ahead Of Home Finale
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Seniors Reflect On Program Resurgence Ahead Of Home Finale

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — No. 10/11 Tennessee football returns to Neyland Stadium looking to close out a perfect regular season home slate when it welcomes UTEP for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff on Saturday. The Vols will host Senior Day during the pregame festivities, honoring multiple seniors who have been instrumental in revitalizing the program since 2021.…MORE

Dylan Sampson Named Doak Walker Award Semifinalist
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Dylan Sampson Named Doak Walker Award Semifinalist

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – A record-setting 2024 season has led Tennessee star Dylan Sampson to become a semifinalist for the Doak Walker Award, presented annually to college football’s top running back. The PwC SMU Athletic Forum announced the 10 semifinalists on Tuesday. Sampson is the only SEC player on the list, and he joins Tahj Brooks of Texas Tech,…MORE

Vols Hold Steady in National Rankings
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Vols Hold Steady in National Rankings

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team retained its No. 11/9 spot in the major polls this week. Tennessee (4-0) is again No. 11 in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll and ninth in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll, as revealed Monday afternoon. The Volunteers have now been ranked in the AP Poll…MORE

#11/9 Vols Shoot Past Austin Peay, 103-68
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#11/9 Vols Shoot Past Austin Peay, 103-68

Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | November 17, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team recorded a 103-68 victory over Austin Peay behind a scintillating offensive performance Sunday afternoon at Food City Center. No. 11/9 Tennessee (4-0) shot a remarkable 63.8 percent, tied for its fifth-best mark of the last 20 seasons (2005-25) in…MORE

#7 Vols Battle Between the Hedges, Fall Late to #12 Georgia
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#7 Vols Battle Between the Hedges, Fall Late to #12 Georgia

Game Recap: Football | November 16, 2024 ATHENS, Ga. – The seventh-ranked Vols battled but were unable to overcome No. 12 Georgia, falling 31-17 Saturday night at Sanford Stadium after jumping out to a 10-0 lead. Running back Dylan Sampson led the offense on the ground, rushing 19 times for 101 yards and a touchdown. The score, his 21st…MORE

Vols Remain No. 7 In College Football Playoff Rankings
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Vols Remain No. 7 In College Football Playoff Rankings

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After compiling an 8-1 start and a 5-1 mark in SEC play, Tennessee football remained No. 7 in the Nov. 12 College Football Playoff Selection Committee rankings. The Volunteers were ranked No. 7 in the initial rankings last week. They are one of nine SEC programs in this week’s rankings, joining No. 3…MORE