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Thursday, September 24, 2026
SEC Football: Vols Host No. 1 Texas in Rare Matchup
Tennessee and Texas have met only three times, all in the Cotton Bowl, and have not played since the 1968 season. The No. 14 Vols go into Saturday's game at Neyland as 4.5-point underdogs.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Johnny Knoxville to Pick on GameDay at Neyland
Knoxville native and 'Jackass' star Johnny Knoxville will be ESPN College GameDay's guest picker Saturday, when No. 14 Tennessee hosts No. 1 Texas. The set moves inside Neyland Stadium for the show's final hour, and the picks come just before the roughly 12:10 p.m. ET kickoff on ABC.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Spurrier Picks Tennessee Over Texas
Former Florida and South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier told On3 he thinks Tennessee can beat Texas at home on Saturday. He pointed to South Carolina's win over the Longhorns last season, which came in a 4-8 year.
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8:01 AM
SEC Football: Vols' Ground Game Ranks Fourth Nationally
Tennessee is averaging 298.7 rushing yards per game, fourth in the FBS. Only Army, Navy and Air Force rank higher, all service academies known for option offenses. Josh Heupel's run-first approach faces a tougher test when Texas comes to Knoxville.
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8:01 AM
SEC Football: Neyland Gates Open Early as Trump Plans to Attend
The White House says President Donald Trump will attend Saturday's Tennessee-Texas game, so Neyland Stadium gates will open 30 minutes early, at 9 a.m. ET. Secret Service will add security screening at every gate, and fans should expect longer lines before kickoff.
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8:01 AM
SEC Football: Texas Lists Colin Simmons Probable at Tennessee
Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons is listed as probable even though he was seen in a walking boot last week. Running back Hollywood Smothers, who scored twice late in the Longhorns' 24-23 win over Ohio State, is questionable.
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12:00 AM
SEC Football: DeSean Bishop Absent From Injury Report
Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop seemed to favor his hip against Kennesaw State, but he isn't on the availability report and looks set to play. The Vols open SEC play Saturday as 3.5-point home underdogs to No. 1 Texas.
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12:00 AM
SEC Football: Vols Safety Dylan Lewis Doubtful vs. No. 1 Texas
The SEC's first availability report lists Tennessee safety Dylan Lewis as doubtful and defensive lineman Nathan Robinson as questionable. Losing Lewis would leave the secondary even thinner, since it is already without Edrees Farooq.
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12:00 AM
SEC Football: President Trump Expected at Neyland for Texas Game
President Donald J. Trump plans to attend Saturday's Tennessee-Texas game at Neyland Stadium. Expect tighter security around the stadium, so fans should get there early.
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12:00 AM
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
SEC Football: Vols Open League Play vs. No. 1 Texas
Tennessee starts its SEC schedule against the nation's top-ranked team. Top-ranked Texas visits Neyland Stadium, and ESPN and ABC will spend the weekend covering the game from Knoxville.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: GameDay Heads to Rocky Top for Texas Showdown
ESPN's College GameDay and a full slate of ESPN/ABC programming are coming to Knoxville this weekend. No. 14/13 Tennessee opens SEC play by hosting top-ranked Texas at Neyland Stadium.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Lady Vols to Open 2027 at NFCA Leadoff Classic
Tennessee softball will start its 2027 season at the NFCA Leadoff Classic in Clearwater, Florida, after the NFCA announced the event's matchups.
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4:00 PM
SEC Football: College GameDay Comes to Rocky Top for Vols' SEC Opener
ESPN's College GameDay broadcasts from Knoxville as Tennessee opens SEC play against top-ranked Texas. The show starts outside Neyland Stadium and moves inside for the picks segment. Kickoff is at noon ET on ABC, and Texas is a 4.5-point favorite.
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4:00 PM
SEC Softball: Trump Set to Attend Texas-Tennessee at Neyland
President Trump is expected in Knoxville on Saturday for No. 14 Tennessee's matchup with No. 1 Texas, and the Secret Service has been preparing on site. It would be the third college football game he has attended in his second term.
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4:00 PM
SEC Football: Lady Vols Open Fall Schedule
Tennessee softball starts fall play at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium this weekend. The Lady Vols host Walters State on Friday and Lipscomb on Sunday.
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12:01 PM
SEC Softball: Texas-Tennessee Headlines Week 4
Texas at Tennessee leads a Week 4 slate with six matchups between ranked teams, and CBS Sports analysts are putting it at the top of their weekend picks along with USC vs. Oregon.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Rick Barnes Picks Vols Over Former School
Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes, who coached Texas for 17 years, says he's rooting for the Vols when the Longhorns visit Saturday. He praised Josh Heupel's program and called his 11 years in Knoxville some of the best of his life.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Arch Manning Brings No. 16 to Neyland
Texas QB Arch Manning wears No. 16 into Neyland Stadium this weekend, the same number his uncle Peyton made famous in Knoxville. Peyton, Tennessee's best-known alum, is backing his nephew, which adds an unusual twist to how Vols fans may greet him.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Line Play Key as Vols Host No. 1 Texas
No. 14 Tennessee welcomes top-ranked Texas to Knoxville in a marquee SEC showdown. SEC Network analysts Gene Chizik and Fozzy Whittaker say the Vols must win at the line of scrimmage, while the Longhorns need to stay consistent.
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12:00 AM
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
SEC Football: Heupel Praises Manning's Makeup Ahead of Texas Visit
No. 14 Tennessee hosts top-ranked Texas in its SEC opener. Ahead of the matchup, Vols coach Josh Heupel talks about Longhorns QB Arch Manning's toughness and ability to bounce back, as well as the buzz around the game.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Pass Protection a Priority for Tennessee vs. Colin Simmons
Tight ends coach Alec Abeln calls pass protection the area Tennessee most needs to fix. The Vols face Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons, who has two sacks this season and is expected to play after getting hurt last week. Kickoff is noon ET Saturday on ABC.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Heupel's 12 Personnel Meets a Stout Texas Front
Tennessee has leaned on two-tight-end sets as Josh Heupel moves toward a more power-based offense. That approach now goes up against a Texas defense that limited Ohio State to 94 rushing yards on 31 carries (3.0 per carry).
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Vols' Tight End Room Faces First Big Test Without Davis
With senior TE Ethan Davis out for the season after tearing his ACL against Georgia Tech, Tennessee plans to rotate Trent Thomas, Dasaahn Brame and others at tight end. Their run blocking gets its first major test Saturday against Texas.
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4:01 PM
Monday, September 21, 2026
SEC Football: Arch Manning Makes First Trip to Neyland
Texas QB Arch Manning, who never visited Knoxville as a recruit, brings the No. 1 Longhorns to Neyland Stadium Saturday at noon ET with College GameDay on hand. Texas enters as a 5.5-point favorite.
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8:02 PM
SEC Golf: Lady Vols Second After 36 Holes in Ontario
Tennessee women's golf sits in second place through two rounds of the Canadian Collegiate Invitational at Beacon Hall Golf Club in Aurora, Ontario, the program's second event of the fall schedule.
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8:02 PM
SEC Football: Vols Turn to Unproven Tight Ends After Davis Injury
With Davis sidelined for the year, Tennessee will lean on DaSaahn Brame and Trent Thomas at tight end, with Luca Davis also in the mix. Davis, who had 21 catches for 257 yards in 2025, was set to be the Vols' featured tight end for the first time this fall.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Ethan Davis Commits to Tennessee Return in 2027
Tennessee tight end Ethan Davis announced Monday he will use the NCAA's new 5-for-5 eligibility rule to play a fifth season in Knoxville in 2027. The 6-5, 247-pound senior tore his ACL against Georgia Tech, ending his 2026 season after two games with three catches, 43 yards and two touchdowns.
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12:01 PM
Sunday, September 20, 2026
SEC Football: Vols Open as 5.5-Point Underdogs to No. 1 Texas
FanDuel lists Tennessee as a 5.5-point home underdog with a 55.5 total for Saturday's noon ET showdown against top-ranked Texas and QB Arch Manning at Neyland Stadium. It's the programs' first meeting since 1969 and the first ever outside the Cotton Bowl, with College GameDay on site as new DC Jim Knowles faces the Longhorns' loaded offense.
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8:01 PM
SEC Volleyball: No. 16 Lady Vols Upset No. 9 Penn State on the Road
Tennessee earned its most significant victory of the season Sunday, beating No. 9 Penn State in four sets (25-19, 25-23, 20-25, 25-20) in University Park. The road win over a top-10 opponent gives the No. 16 Lady Vols a major résumé boost heading into SEC play.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Kentucky Upset Reshuffles Rankings
Kentucky's 31-21 road upset of Texas A&M as a three-touchdown underdog sent the Aggies tumbling from No. 9 to No. 23 and helped Tennessee and other teams move up in this week's polls.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: College GameDay Heads to Knoxville
ESPN's College GameDay will broadcast from Knoxville this week as the Vols host No. 1 Texas at Neyland Stadium, putting Tennessee at the center of a packed Week 4 slate.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Vols Climb to No. 14 Ahead of Texas Showdown
Tennessee rose one spot to No. 14 in the AP Poll and No. 13 in the Coaches Poll following its win over Kennesaw State, adding extra weight to Saturday's noon ET home game against top-ranked Texas on ABC.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Vols, Longhorns Meet for First Time Since 1969
Undefeated 3-0 Tennessee hosts 3-0 Texas at noon ET Saturday at Neyland Stadium in just the fourth all-time meeting between the programs and their first since the 1969 Cotton Bowl.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: College GameDay Heads to Knoxville for Vols-Texas
ESPN's College GameDay will broadcast from Ayres Hall on Saturday as Tennessee opens SEC play against Texas, marking the show's 13th visit to Knoxville. The Vols are 4-8 in prior games featured by the show.
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12:01 PM
Saturday, September 19, 2026
SEC Football: Vols Close Non-Conference Slate vs. Kennesaw State
Tennessee hosts Kennesaw State tonight in its final non-conference game of the 2026 season, entering as a 35-point favorite per FanDuel Sportsbook before turning its full attention to SEC play.
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8:02 PM
SEC Football: Vols Labeled 'Underrated' Heading Into Week 3
A Rocky Top Talk roundup calls Tennessee a very underrated team, arguing that a strong ground game paired with Brandon's accuracy could carry the Vols to a quality season, while noting the site's first Top 25 won't arrive until Week 4.
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12:01 AM
SEC Football: Brandon Named QB Riser After Georgia Tech Trip
Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon lands on Rocky Top Talk's list of rising SEC signal-callers after two weeks, praised for his poise on conversion downs, including a key early fourth-down scramble at Georgia Tech that set up a Vols score.
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12:01 AM
Friday, September 18, 2026
SEC Volleyball: No. 16 Lady Vols Close Nonconference Slate at Penn State Classic
Tennessee's No. 16 volleyball team travels to State College for the Penn State Classic, its last nonconference stop before SEC play. The Lady Vols open Saturday against USF.
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4:01 PM
SEC Volleyball: Tennessee Draws No. 9 Penn State in Sunday Showdown
The Lady Vols cap the Penn State Classic Sunday against the host Nittany Lions, ranked ninth nationally, giving Tennessee a top-10 test before conference play begins.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Former Vols Assistant Brings Owls to Knoxville
Kennesaw State head coach Jerry Mack, who previously coached running backs under Josh Heupel at Tennessee, returns to Knoxville with an Owls squad that dropped a 31-17 decision to Georgia State last week and sits 111th in ESPN's SP+ rankings.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Heupel Flags Kennesaw State's Dual-Threat QB
Josh Heupel singled out Owls quarterback Rickie Collins, a former LSU and Syracuse transfer who has passed for 431 yards and rushed for 97 through two games, as a perimeter threat on designed runs and scrambles.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Brandon Gets Final Tune-Up Before Texas
Freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon has one more chance to settle in against Kennesaw State before newly minted No. 1 Texas visits Neyland Stadium next week in an early-season SEC showdown.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Vols Massive Favorite Over Kennesaw State
Tennessee closes its non-conference slate Saturday night at Neyland Stadium as a 35.5-point favorite over Kennesaw State, per FanDuel. Kickoff is set for 7:45 p.m. ET on SEC Network.
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12:01 PM
SEC Softball: Tennessee State's Harding Earns NFCA Watley Scholarship
The NFCA has named Tennessee State assistant softball coach Kalei Harding the 2026 winner of its Natasha Watley Scholarship for Social Change. Note: Harding coaches at Tennessee State (OVC), not the SEC's Tennessee Volunteers.
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4:00 AM
Thursday, September 17, 2026
SEC Football: Palmer Delivers Game-Winner for Bills in Week 1
Former Tennessee receiver Josh Palmer hauled in the game-winning touchdown for Buffalo during the NFL's opening week, headlining a strong showing by Vols alumni across the league.
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12:03 AM
SEC Football: Several Vols Make NFL Debuts
Multiple former Tennessee players logged their first NFL snaps in Week 1 of the 2026 season, adding to a growing Vols presence at the professional level as the program continues to send talent to the league.
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12:03 AM
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
SEC Golf: Vols Wrap Up Inverness Intercollegiate
Tennessee men's golf finished its second event of the 2026-27 season Tuesday, completing the third and final round of the Inverness Intercollegiate in Toledo, Ohio, where Sautron turned in a standout closing round for the Vols.
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12:02 AM
Monday, September 14, 2026
SEC Football: Brandon Repeats as SEC Freshman of the Week
Tennessee true freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon earned SEC Freshman of the Week honors for the second straight week following the Vols' road win at Georgia Tech.
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8:05 PM
SEC Football: Vols Lose TE Ethan Davis for Season
Tennessee starting tight end Ethan Davis tore his ACL in the Vols' 45-24 win at Georgia Tech and is out for the year, Josh Heupel announced Monday. Sophomore DaSaahn Brame is expected to step into the TE1 role.
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8:05 PM
Sunday, September 13, 2026
SEC Golf: Vols Tied for Second at Inverness Intercollegiate
Tennessee men's golf sits tied for second after the opening round of the Inverness Intercollegiate in Toledo, a strong showing in the Vols' second tournament of the 2026-27 season.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Vols Climb to No. 14 After Georgia Tech Rout
Tennessee jumped to No. 14 in the Coaches Poll and No. 15 in the AP Top 25 after beating Georgia Tech 45-24 in Atlanta, passing Oregon and Oklahoma, which both lost to unranked teams.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Freshman QB Brandon Shines in First Road Start
True freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon stayed composed in his first road start as Tennessee piled up 299 rushing yards and forced key turnovers in the 45-24 win at Georgia Tech.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Unbeaten Showdown With No. 1 Texas Looms
With Texas rising to No. 1 after its comeback win over Ohio State, the Vols are set to host the Longhorns in a battle of unbeatens on Sept. 26 in Knoxville, following a tune-up against Kennesaw State.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Brandon Stays Composed in Vols' Win Over Georgia Tech
True freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon says he stayed unfazed in Tennessee's victory over Georgia Tech, crediting DeSean Bishop and the running back room for lightening his load in the win.
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12:02 AM
Saturday, September 12, 2026
SEC Football: Vols Travel to Georgia Tech
Tennessee heads to Atlanta to take on Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Vols face a hungry Yellow Jackets squad in an early-season road test.
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8:02 PM
SEC Football: Brandon Stands Alone as FBS' Only True Freshman Starting QB
Tennessee's Faizon Brandon is the lone true freshman starting at quarterback in the FBS this season, and the SEC Nation panel sees significant room for growth from the former No. 1 overall recruit as he leads the Vols into Saturday's matchup with Georgia Tech.
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4:01 PM
Friday, September 11, 2026
SEC Volleyball: No. 17 Lady Vols Host Coastal Carolina
The 17th-ranked Tennessee volleyball team returns home Saturday to face Coastal Carolina at Food City Center. First serve is 3 p.m. ET, with the match streaming on SEC Network+.
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8:01 PM
SEC Volleyball: Brandon Faces First Road Start
True freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon gets his first road start at Georgia Tech after a strong debut against Furman. Center Sam Pendleton returns from suspension, and stormy Atlanta weather could put extra weight on both teams' run games.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Vols Head to Atlanta for First Road Test
Tennessee plays its first game away from Neyland Stadium on Saturday night at Georgia Tech, entering as an 11.5-point favorite against a Yellow Jackets team coming off an opening loss to Colorado. Kickoff is 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Pendleton Returns as Vols Lean on Ground Game
Tennessee gets veteran center Sam Pendleton back from suspension for Saturday's matchup at Georgia Tech, a boost for a rushing attack that topped 300 yards against Furman. Georgia Tech allowed more than 180 rushing yards to Colorado in its opener.
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12:01 PM