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Secondary Building Depth Without Jermod McCoy This Spring
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Secondary Building Depth Without Jermod McCoy This Spring

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee’s secondary was a strength during its 2024 College Football Playoff season, and defensive backs coach Willie Martinez expects that to continue this fall. Martinez spoke with members of the media following the Volunteers’ sixth spring practice on Thursday at Haslam Field. Tennessee is without the services cornerback Jermod McCoy this spring after the All-American suffered a…MORE

Football Returns To Practice Following Spring Break
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Football Returns To Practice Following Spring Break

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football returned to the practice field with a two-hour shoulder pads practice following its week-long spring break on Tuesday at Haslam Field. Head coach Josh Heupel met with the media following the fifth spring practice. Wide Receiver Leadership EmergingThe Volunteers must replace wide receivers Bru McCoy, Dont’e Thornton Jr. and Squirrel White. Returning Vols Mike Matthews, Braylon Staley and redshirt junior Chris…MORE

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…MORE

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…MORE

New Faces Begin Spring Practice For Tennessee
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New Faces Begin Spring Practice For Tennessee

Fifth Spring of Josh Heupel Era Underway FootballMarch 07, 2025 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The fifth spring of the Josh Heupel era of Tennessee football is underway as the 2025 Volunteers went through their first practice Friday morning at Haslam Field and inside the Anderson Training Center.  A total of 27 new faces are on the field, including 23…MORE

Mike Keith Named Next “Voice of the Vols”
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Mike Keith Named Next “Voice of the Vols”

One of the top play-by-play radio announcers in sports, Hall of Fame radio voice and VFL Mike Keith, is returning to Rocky Top as the next “Voice of the Vols,” Tennessee Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Danny White announced on Thursday.  Keith just completed his 27th season with the Tennessee Titans in 2024, including…MORE

Bru McCoy Named To SEC Community Service Team
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Bru McCoy Named To SEC Community Service Team

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Southeastern Conference announced Wednesday that Tennessee wide receiver Bru McCoy was named to the 2024 SEC Football Community Service Team. The SEC names a Community Service Team for each of its 21-league sponsored sports, looking to highlight an athlete from each school who gives back to his community through superior service efforts. One of…MORE

#RockyTop25: Vols Sign 24 On First Day of Early Signing Period
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#RockyTop25: Vols Sign 24 On First Day of Early Signing Period

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel welcomed 24 new signees as part of the #RockyTop25 recruiting class on Wednesday, the first day of the early signing period. As of Wednesday evening, the Volunteers boasted a top 10 class by On3, 247Sports and Rivals. This comes the day after Tennessee was tabbed No. 7…MORE

Vols #7 In Penultimate College Football Playoff Rankings
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Vols #7 In Penultimate College Football Playoff Rankings

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After completing a 10-win regular season with a 36-23 win over Vanderbilt, Tennessee football comes in at No. 7 in the penultimate College Football Playoff Committee Rankings released on Tuesday night.  The Volunteers (10-2, 6-2 SEC) secured a second-place tie in the 16-team SEC standings after being picked seventh at SEC Media Day.…MORE