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Friday, September 11, 2026
SEC Football: Rain Looms Over Vols' Trip to Georgia Tech
Tennessee's first road game of the season could be played in wet conditions Saturday, with forecasts calling for storms in Atlanta throughout the day before chances drop to about 25 percent by kickoff. The Vols and Yellow Jackets meet at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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12:01 PM
Thursday, September 10, 2026
SEC Football: Vols Secondary Faces First Real Exam
Tennessee's revamped back end — Ty Redmond, Auburn transfer Kayin Lee, nickel Qua Moss and safeties TJ Metcalf and Dejaun Lane — went largely untested against Furman while still learning Jim Knowles' new system. Coaches expect Georgia Tech's motions and deep tight end room to force pre-snap decisions.
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12:02 PM
SEC Football: Tennessee Defense Draws Mendoza Test in Atlanta
Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza, an Indiana transfer and younger brother of Fernando, threw for 237 yards on 17-of-23 passing in his first career start. Josh Heupel praised his quick progressions and accuracy, calling him athletic enough to hurt defenses with his legs.
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12:02 PM
SEC Football: Vols Break Out White Adidas Set at Georgia Tech
Tennessee will debut its new Adidas all-white "stormtrooper" road uniforms Saturday night at Georgia Tech, an option that opened up after the Yellow Jackets opted against wearing white at home. Kickoff from Bobby Dodd Stadium is set for just after 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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12:02 PM
SEC Football: Bishop Reflects After Vols' Opener
Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop opened up about the winding path and faith that shaped his career after the No. 18 Vols beat Furman in their season opener.
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4:00 AM
SEC Football: Vols WR Matthews Trains Blindfolded
Tennessee receiver Mike Matthews says wide receivers coach Kelsey Pope has him practicing in an eye patch, a drill aimed at sharpening focus and hand-eye trust within the Vols' blended offensive scheme.
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4:00 AM
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
SEC Golf: Sautron Named Golfer of the Week
Tennessee senior Rudy Sautron picked up the SEC's first Golfer of the Week award of the 2026-27 season, giving the Vols an early individual honor to open the fall schedule.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Brandon Faces First Road Test at Georgia Tech
True freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon opened his Tennessee career with 226 passing yards, three touchdown throws, 68 rushing yards and two more scores, and now makes his first road start under the lights in Atlanta. Key praised the freshman's arm, size and command of the offense this week.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Georgia Tech Coach Rips Team Before Vols Visit
Brent Key called his Yellow Jackets soft, undisciplined and poorly prepared after a 14-13 opening loss to Colorado in which Tech managed just 51 rushing yards on 30 carries. Tennessee travels to Atlanta on Saturday night as a double-digit favorite.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Gilliam Wrecks Furman in Vols Debut
Penn State transfer Xavier Gilliam piled up three sacks, five tackles for loss and a forced fumble in his first game at Neyland Stadium, making him the first Tennessee player with a three-sack game since 2018. Pro Football Network graded him the top defensive tackle in the country for week one.
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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
SEC Volleyball: No. 17 Tennessee Faces No. 2 Pitt
The No. 17 Lady Vols take on No. 2 Pitt on Wednesday at the Showdown at the Net in Kissimmee, Florida, their second straight ranked test. First serve is 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Vols Draw Loaded 2027 SEC Slate
Tennessee's 2027 SEC weekend series matchups are set, and the schedule is brutal: nine opponents made the 2026 NCAA tournament and four reached the Men's College World Series.
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4:01 PM
SEC Baseball: Vols Climb to No. 18 in AP Poll
Tennessee rises to No. 18 in the AP Top 25 after a lopsided win over Furman behind quarterback Faizon Brandon. The Vols head to Georgia Tech next, while Ohio State holds the top spot and Georgia jumps to No. 2.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Bishop, Baker Power Tennessee's Late Rushing Surge
DeSean Bishop shook off a bottled-up first quarter to finish with 97 yards on 14 carries, and Justin Baker broke a 73-yard touchdown run in the second half as the Vols' ground numbers climbed. Pendleton is expected back for Saturday night's road trip to Georgia Tech.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Heupel Shrugs Off Vols' Sluggish Ground Start
Tennessee's run game stalled early against Furman before finishing with 329 yards at 7.0 per carry, and Josh Heupel blamed communication rather than talent, noting the line was breaking in redshirt freshman Nic Moore at center with Sam Pendleton held out at less than full health.
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12:01 PM
SEC Golf: Lady Vols Open Fall Season at Cougar Classic
Tennessee women's golf launched its 2026-27 fall slate Monday at the Cougar Classic at Yeamans Hall Club in Charleston, S.C., sitting in contention after the opening 36 holes.
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12:01 AM
Monday, September 7, 2026
SEC Football: Freshman Tyreek King Moves Up Tennessee's Depth Chart
Dodson's season-ending injury pushes true freshman Tyreek King into the backup slot role behind Braylon Staley. Heupel praised King's fall camp progress and said the staff trusts him if his number is called.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Vols WR Joakim Dodson Out for the Season
Tennessee sophomore receiver Joakim Dodson tore his LCL against Furman and will miss the rest of the year, Josh Heupel confirmed. Dodson was the backup slot receiver and a kickoff return option after housing one in the Music City Bowl.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Tennessee Heads to Georgia Tech for Primetime Road Test
No. 20 Tennessee makes its first road trip of 2026 on Saturday night at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, coming off a 56-9 season-opening rout of Furman.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Three Lady Vols Sweep Weekly Awards
Tennessee volleyball claimed three SEC weekly honors after a 2-0 week against Big Ten opponents, with Kennedi Rogers named Co-Offensive Player of the Week, Caroline Kerr Co-Setter of the Week and freshman middle blocker Jolene Oddo Freshman of the Week.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Vols Lose Dodson for the Season
Tennessee receiver and kick returner Joakim Dodson tore his LCL against Furman and will miss the rest of the year, pushing true freshman Tyreek King up the slot depth chart behind Braylon Staley.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Carter Pledges $427 Per Tackle to Cancer Research
Back from a one-game NCAA suspension tied to a $427 plane ticket he repaid, Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter will donate that same amount to cancer research for every tackle he records this season, a cause tied to his girlfriend's ongoing battle with the disease.
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4:01 PM
SEC Volleyball: Brandon Named SEC Freshman of the Week
True freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon earned SEC Freshman of the Week after his debut start, completing 13 of 17 passes for 226 yards and three touchdowns while adding two scores on the ground in Tennessee's 56-9 win over Furman.
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4:01 PM
Sunday, September 6, 2026
SEC Football: Georgia Tech Trip Looms as Early Swing Game for Tennessee
Tennessee's visit to Bobby Dodd Stadium shapes up as a key early measuring stick, with the Vols' dominant defensive front facing a Georgia Tech team that managed just 51 rushing yards in Week 1. A strong showing would build momentum before Texas arrives two weeks later.
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12:02 PM
SEC Football: Vols Open as 13.5-Point Favorites at Georgia Tech
Oddsmakers install Tennessee as a 13.5-point road favorite for its Week 2 trip to Georgia Tech, a surprisingly large number for the Vols' biggest non-conference test. The line moved after Tennessee rolled past Furman while the Yellow Jackets dropped a 14-13 heartbreaker to Colorado.
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12:02 PM
Saturday, September 5, 2026
SEC Football: Gilliam Dominates for Vols Defense
Xavier Gilliam posts a monster stat line in Tennessee's opener with 6 tackles, 3 sacks and 5 tackles for loss, leading a defensive front that answered preseason questions by smothering Furman's passing attack.
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8:02 PM
SEC Football: Brandon Shines in Tennessee Debut
Freshman QB Faizon Brandon accounts for five touchdowns in his first Tennessee start, completing 13 of 17 passes for 226 yards and three scores while adding 68 rushing yards and two more TDs against Furman.
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8:02 PM
SEC Football: Vols Crush Furman 56-9 in Opener
Tennessee opens the 2026 season with a 56-9 rout of Furman at Neyland Stadium, piling up seven touchdowns while holding the Paladins to just 43 passing yards. The Vols travel to face Georgia Tech in Atlanta next Saturday.
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8:02 PM
SEC Football: Vols Host Furman in Knoxville
Tennessee takes on Furman at 3:30 p.m. ET in Knoxville as the Vols continue their home slate against an FCS opponent.
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4:01 PM
Friday, September 4, 2026
SEC Football: WR3 Job Still Up for Grabs in Knoxville
With Braylon Staley and Mike Matthews locked into Tennessee's top receiver spots, Radarious Jackson, TK Keys and Travis Smith Jr. battle for the third role. The opener against Furman gives each a chance to claim the job.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Vols Retool Safety Room After Farooq Injury
Tennessee will replace injured starting safety Edrees Farooq, lost for the season to a knee injury, with Penn State transfer Dejaun Lane alongside TJ Metcalf. Knowles says the Vols are cross-training nickel Qua Moss and several backups to cover the thin position.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Knowles Era Begins for Vols Defense
New defensive coordinator Jim Knowles debuts his revamped Tennessee defense against Furman after the Vols struggled on that side of the ball in 2025. Pass rush depth at LEO remains the unit's biggest question mark.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Freshman Brandon Gets First Start vs. Furman
Five-star true freshman QB Faizon Brandon makes his first career start Saturday as Tennessee opens against Furman, having beaten out George MacIntyre for the job. The Vols are 48.5-point favorites at Neyland Stadium.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: No. 22 Lady Vols Face Ranked Road Test
Off a 4-0 start, No. 22 Tennessee volleyball leaves home for the first time in 2026, meeting No. 21 Indiana in Nashville's Broadway Block Party on Sunday at 3 p.m. on ESPN2.
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12:01 PM
SEC Volleyball: Vols Retool Secondary After Farooq Injury
Tennessee opens Saturday against Furman without starting safety Edrees Farooq, lost to a season-ending knee injury after posting 76 tackles and two interceptions in 2025. Defensive coordinator Jim Knowles plans to plug in Penn State transfer Dejaun Lane alongside TJ Metcalf and cross-train the rest of the room.
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12:01 PM
Thursday, September 3, 2026
SEC Football: Vols Release 2027 Spring Schedule
Tennessee men's tennis coach Chris Woodruff announced the program's 2027 spring schedule on Thursday, giving fans an early look at the slate ahead.
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4:02 PM
SEC Tennis: Tennessee Dedicates Neyland Stadium Lobby to Alvin Kamara
Tennessee unveiled the Alvin Kamara Family Lobby at Gate 19 of Neyland Stadium, honoring the former Vols running back after an undisclosed gift to the university. Kamara said he hopes the donation sets a standard for future Tennessee student-athletes.
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4:02 PM
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
SEC Basketball: Vols Freshman Scott Out 6-Plus Months
Tennessee freshman Ralph Scott will undergo left knee surgery and is expected to miss at least six months, coach Rick Barnes announced, sidelining the big man for the bulk of the upcoming season.
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8:01 PM
SEC Soccer: No. 10 Lady Vols Face No. 12 Virginia on the Road
Tennessee's 10th-ranked soccer team makes its first road trip of the season Thursday, taking on No. 12 Virginia in a ranked matchup at Klöckner Stadium in Charlottesville. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
SEC Football: First Horizon Patch Reshapes Vols Uniforms
The orange-and-white First Horizon patch sits on the shoulder of Tennessee's football jerseys, moving the SEC logo to the center and removing the Power T. The sponsorship also extends to volleyball, soccer, track, golf, tennis, and other Vols programs.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Vols Ink $120M Jersey Patch Deal
Tennessee announces a 10-year jersey patch partnership with First Horizon Bank, reportedly worth $120 million, debuting Saturday in the home opener against Furman.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Freshman QB Brandon Earns Starting Job Through Relentless Offseason
Five-star true freshman Faizon Brandon won Tennessee's starting quarterback job after skipping trips home to North Carolina to train at the facility all summer, beating out redshirt freshman George MacIntyre. He becomes Josh Heupel's sixth different starter in six years at Tennessee and his first true freshman starter, debuting Saturday against Furman.
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12:01 PM
Monday, August 31, 2026
SEC Football: Vols to Honor Dolly Parton With Helmet Sticker
Tennessee will wear a helmet sticker throughout the 2026 season honoring Dolly Parton, the late country music icon and philanthropist who had deep ties to the university and performed Rocky Top at Neyland Stadium in 2023.
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4:02 PM
SEC Football: MacIntyre Staying Ready After QB Battle Decision
Heupel says George MacIntyre was initially disappointed after losing Tennessee's starting quarterback competition but has responded with strong practices, and the freshman is expected to get meaningful snaps in Saturday's 3:30 p.m. ET opener on SEC Network+.
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4:02 PM
SEC Football: Heupel Confirms Ethan Davis Ready for Opener
Josh Heupel says tight end Ethan Davis, who missed much of training camp with an injury, will be available when Tennessee opens against Furman Saturday. The Vols are holding their depth chart until gameday, and both quarterbacks are expected to see action.
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4:02 PM
SEC Football: Mixed Cutdown Day for Former Tennessee QBs
Joe Milton secured a spot on the Cowboys' 53-man roster, while Hendon Hooker did not make the Titans' cut and the Jaguars waived Joey Aguilar with plans to bring him back on the practice squad if he clears waivers.
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12:01 AM
SEC Football: Giants Part Ways With Former Vol Jalin Hyatt
Jalin Hyatt did not make the Giants' 53-man roster on NFL cutdown day, ending a three-year run in New York where the 2023 third-round pick totaled 36 catches for 470 yards and no touchdowns across 41 games.
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12:01 AM
Sunday, August 30, 2026
SEC Football: Brandon Set for First Start vs. Furman
Newly named starting quarterback Faizon Brandon makes his debut when Tennessee hosts Furman in week one, a tune-up before a schedule featuring four opponents ranked in the FPI's top 11 plus Auburn and South Carolina.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Vols Open at No. 15 in ESPN's FPI
Tennessee enters week one ranked 15th in ESPN's Football Power Index, which projects 7.3 wins and gives the Vols a 21 percent shot at the College Football Playoff. The metric is slightly higher on Tennessee than the AP poll.
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12:01 PM
SEC Volleyball: No. 22 Lady Vols Sweep Fairfield to Finish Opening Weekend
No. 22 Tennessee closed out its season-opening weekend with a sweep of Fairfield (27-25, 25-23, 25-12) at Food City Center on Saturday, holding off a scrappy challenge in the first two sets before pulling away in the third.
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4:00 AM
SEC Football: No. 22 Lady Vols Sweep Fairfield to Finish Opening Weekend
No. 22 Tennessee closed out its opening weekend with a sweep of Fairfield (27-25, 25-23, 25-12) at Food City Center on Saturday night, holding off a scrappy opponent in two tight early sets before pulling away in the third.
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12:01 AM
Saturday, August 29, 2026
SEC Golf: Vols Open Season at Home
Tennessee men's golf begins its 2026-27 campaign Monday, hosting the fourth annual Visit Knoxville Collegiate at Fox Den Country Club in Knoxville.
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4:00 PM
SEC Volleyball: Lady Vols Sweep Colgate in Front of Record Crowd
No. 22 Tennessee opens its volleyball season with a 3-0 sweep of Colgate (25-17, 25-12, 25-12), fueled by a record attendance of 7,924 at Food City Center in Knoxville.
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12:01 AM
Friday, August 28, 2026
SEC Football: Vols Still Sorting Out No. 3 Receiver Role
Tennessee enters the season with Mike Matthews and Braylon Staley locked in at receiver, while Radarious Jackson, five-star freshman TK Keys and Travis Smith battle for the final starting spot.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Knowles Tasked With Fixing Vols Defense
New coordinator Jim Knowles takes over a Tennessee defense that ranked 14th in the SEC last season at nearly 400 yards allowed per game, overhauling the secondary with transfers familiar with his system.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Freshman QB Brandon Set to Debut for Vols
Five-star freshman Faizon Brandon won Tennessee's starting quarterback job in fall camp and makes his first start September 5 against Furman, with a marquee matchup in Atlanta looming two weeks later.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Freshman Manny Green Turning Heads in Knoxville
Tennessee freshman Manny Green is impressing coaches in summer practice with his defensive mindset, studying film of former Vols like Jahmai Mashack and Zakai Zeigler. The 4-star Georgia native could carve out early minutes in a veteran-heavy rotation.
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12:01 PM
Thursday, August 27, 2026
SEC Basketball: Tennessee Sets Preseason Scrimmages
Rick Barnes is using summer practice to build chemistry among a heavily remade Tennessee roster, with October preseason scrimmages against Xavier and Duke on the schedule as the first real measuring sticks.
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8:00 PM
SEC Basketball: Troy Henderson Close to Contact Work
Vols sophomore guard Troy Henderson is nearly through a shoulder issue carried over from last season, working out at full speed but not yet cleared for contact. He played 28 games as a freshman and figures into a crowded backcourt with Dai Dai Ames, Juke Harris and Terrance Hill.
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8:00 PM
SEC Football: Lundblade Nearing Full Strength for Tennessee
Tennessee transfer guard Tyler Lundblade is close to clearing the back injury that has kept him out of summer practice, per assistant coach Amarrow Morgan. The 6-5 Belmont import was the Missouri Valley Player of the Year, averaging over 15 points and shooting 43% from deep.
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