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Thursday, August 27, 2026
SEC Volleyball: Three Visitors Head to Rocky Top
Colgate, Fairfield and Morehead State travel to Knoxville for Tennessee's season-opening tournament, giving the ranked Lady Vols three early tune-ups before conference play arrives.
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4:00 PM
SEC Volleyball: No. 22 Lady Vols Open 2026 at Home
Tennessee volleyball starts its 2026 campaign Friday by hosting the Tennessee Tournament at Food City Center, with the No. 22 Lady Vols facing Colgate, Fairfield and Morehead State across the Aug. 28-30 event.
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4:00 PM
SEC Golf: Vols' Tyler Watts Lands on Haskins Watch List
Tennessee freshman Tyler Watts is one of 25 players named to the Haskins Foundation's preseason watch list for the Fred Haskins Award, announced Thursday. The honor goes annually to the nation's top men's collegiate golfer.
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12:01 PM
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
SEC Football: Tennessee NIL Collective Opens Retail Store
Tennessee's NIL collective is opening a brick-and-mortar retail store, a first-of-its-kind move aimed at building a permanent fan-facing revenue stream. It's an attempt to stay ahead of rivals as collectives search for durable business models.
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4:02 PM
SEC Football: Tennessee's Season Hinges on Four Games
With a 7.5-win total posted, Tennessee's 2026 outlook comes down to home dates with Texas, Alabama and LSU plus a November night trip to Texas A&M. Faizon Brandon takes over behind four returning offensive line starters, DeSean Bishop and receivers Mike Matthews and Braylon Staley.
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4:02 PM
SEC Football: Vols a Long Shot at +1800 for SEC Title
Tennessee sits eighth in FanDuel's SEC Championship odds at +1800, behind Georgia (+280) and Texas (+340). The Vols draw Texas, Alabama and LSU at Neyland with only one ranked road trip, giving them a puncher's chance if freshman QB Faizon Brandon holds up.
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4:02 PM
SEC Football: SEC Bars Pro Players From Returning to College
The SEC voted 16-0 to block athletes who signed pro contracts or declared for the NFL, NBA, G League or WNBA drafts without properly withdrawing from playing at a conference school. Tennessee backed the rule after AD Danny White publicly criticized the practice.
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4:02 PM
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
SEC Football: Brandon Ready to Lead Vols Offense
Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon says his confidence is building daily as the season opener nears, embracing the chance to run the Vols' offense in 2026.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Carter's Suspension Cut to One Game
The NCAA has trimmed Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter's suspension from two games to one, AD Danny White announced. Carter will sit the opener against Furman but is now cleared for the Vols' Sept. 12 trip to Georgia Tech.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Freshman Faizon Brandon Takes Over as Vols QB1
True freshman Faizon Brandon has claimed Tennessee's starting quarterback job, with SEC Network analyst Cole Cubelic pointing to his quickness and athleticism as traits that could elevate the Vols' offense.
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4:00 AM
Monday, August 24, 2026
SEC Football: Brandon Faces Tough Road as Vols Starter
Newly named starter Faizon Brandon will be tested quickly by a demanding SEC schedule as Tennessee pushes to return to the College Football Playoff. The five-star freshman won the job after the team's second fall scrimmage.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Modest Bowl Projections for Tennessee
National pundits project Tennessee for mid-tier bowls like the Music City, Texas, and ReliaQuest entering 2026, suggesting few see the Vols as a College Football Playoff contender. The low outside expectations could give Josh Heupel's squad an under-the-radar edge.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Vols Name Freshman Brandon Starting QB
Tennessee has tabbed five-star true freshman Faizon Brandon as its starting quarterback, with the former top-3 overall recruit beating out George MacIntyre for the job. Brandon debuts Sept. 5 against Furman before a week-two road test at Georgia Tech.
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12:01 PM
Saturday, August 22, 2026
SEC Baseball: D1Baseball Breaks Down Tennessee's Fall Roster
D1Baseball's pre-fall SEC roster check turns to Tennessee, examining how the Vols built their squad across three fronts: returning players, transfer portal additions, and high school and junior college signees.
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8:01 AM
Thursday, August 20, 2026
SEC Football: Heupel Holds Off on Naming Tennessee's Starter
Josh Heupel praised the growth of both quarterbacks without tipping his hand, saying he wants to see continued progress over the next two weeks. Tennessee's need for a first-year starter traces to empty portal swings and Joey Aguilar's denied eligibility appeal.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Faizon Brandon Leads Vols QB Race Ahead of Second Scrimmage
True freshman Faizon Brandon, the No. 3 overall prospect in the 2026 class, has separated from redshirt freshman George MacIntyre after reportedly hitting several deep throws in Tennessee's first preseason scrimmage. Saturday's second scrimmage at Neyland Stadium could decide the job before the Furman opener.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Tennessee Unveils Neyland-Inspired Smokey Grey Uniforms
Tennessee and Adidas rolled out a new Smokey Grey set built around General Robert Neyland, swapping the Power T for a leather-helmet design with an orange stripe — the first Vols helmet without the Power T since 1963. The uniform adds a throwback interlocking UT mark, a Neyland patch and blueprint detailing from the 1948 stadium expansion.
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12:01 PM
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
SEC Football: Heupel Backs Third Saturday Tradition Revival
Head coach Josh Heupel praised the uniform decision as another meaningful layer to one of college football's oldest rivalries, calling the Third Saturday in October significant to players, fans and former Vols.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Tennessee Set for First Orange-on-Crimson in Tuscaloosa
The 2027 meeting in Tuscaloosa will mark the first time Tennessee has ever worn its orange tops in that stadium. The series ran through Birmingham from 1932 to 1997 before shifting to Alabama's campus.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Vols, Tide to Wear Home Jerseys in 2026
Tennessee announced that both the Vols and Alabama will wear their home uniforms when the rivals meet in 2026 and 2027, the first time since 1970 that Tennessee will suit up in orange for the game. Athletic directors Danny White and Greg Byrne coordinated the change.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Vols Sorting Out RB2 Behind Bishop
Tennessee is working through a fall camp competition for the No. 2 running back spot, with Tulane transfer Javin Gordon, Daune Morris and Justin Baker in the mix behind DeSean Bishop. The Vols return four offensive line starters.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Bishop Left Off Doak Walker Watch List
Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop was not among the 60 players named to the Doak Walker Award watch list, despite rushing for 1,076 yards and 16 touchdowns last season. The award honors the nation's top running back.
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4:01 PM
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
SEC Football: Tennessee Hoops Programs Land Axle Logistics Jersey Patch Deal
Tennessee's men's basketball and Lady Vols teams will wear Axle Logistics jersey patches under a reported five-year deal worth over $3 million annually, partnering with the Knoxville-based company founded by UT alumni.
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4:01 PM
SEC Baseball: Vols Face Tricky Road Spots Beyond Marquee Games
Tennessee opens as roughly a touchdown underdog at Texas and Texas A&M, but road trips to Georgia Tech, Arkansas and South Carolina loom as potential traps with a freshman quarterback taking over. The Vols haven't won in Fayetteville since 2001.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Vols' Blaine Brown Out This Fall After Elbow Surgery
Tennessee two-way player Blaine Brown had surgery on his left elbow after an injury in the Cape Cod League and won't pitch in 2027, per reports. Brown, who hit 13 home runs with 42 RBI last season, is expected to be ready offensively for the spring.
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12:01 PM
Monday, August 17, 2026
SEC Football: Vols Land at No. 20 in Preseason AP Poll
Tennessee opens the 2026 season ranked No. 20 in the preseason AP Top 25, four spots higher than last year's preseason mark despite an unproven starting quarterback and a rebuilt defense. The Vols also sit at No. 18 in the Coaches Poll, making them a consensus preseason top-20 team.
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12:02 PM
Sunday, August 16, 2026
SEC Football: Ex-Vol QBs Milton and Aguilar Impress in NFL Preseason
Former Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton completed 12 of 15 passes for 107 yards and a touchdown in Dallas' preseason opener against Seattle, keeping pace with Sam Howell in the Cowboys' QB2 battle. Fellow ex-Vol Joey Aguilar made his lone attempt count for Jacksonville, hitting a 43-yard deep ball that set up the go-ahead score in a 24-20 win over New Orleans.
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8:00 PM
Saturday, August 15, 2026
SEC Football: Five-Star QBs Make Push in Tennessee Scrimmage Battle
Tennessee's quarterback competition is heating up in preseason camp, with former five-star prospects reportedly gaining ground in scrimmages as the Vols work to settle their starting job for 2026.
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4:00 PM
SEC Football: Vols' WR3 Battle Wide Open
Tennessee receivers coach Kelsey Pope says the competition for the third wide receiver spot remains unsettled heading into Saturday's first preseason scrimmage, citing inconsistency across the room. Five-star freshman TK Keys is in the mix but hasn't separated from Travis Smith Jr., Radarious Jackson and others.
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12:00 PM
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
SEC Recruiting: Tennessee Lands 3-Star P Logan Foley
Tennessee has secured a commitment from 3-Star punter Logan Foley (Australia, AUST) for the 2026 class. Ranked No. 2979 nationally. Composite rating: 0.8100.
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12:00 AM
SEC Recruiting: Tennessee Lands 4-Star EDGE Carter Gooden
Tennessee has secured a commitment from 4-Star edge rusher Carter Gooden (Marion, MA) for the 2026 class. Ranked No. 147 nationally. Composite rating: 0.9383.
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12:00 AM
SEC Recruiting: Tennessee Lands 4-Star EDGE Jordan Carter
Tennessee has secured a commitment from 4-Star edge rusher Jordan Carter (Douglasville, GA) for the 2026 class. Ranked No. 203 nationally. Composite rating: 0.9238.
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12:00 AM
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
SEC Recruiting: Tennessee Lands 3-Star DL Nic'Quayvion Simmons
Tennessee has secured a commitment from 3-Star defensive line Nic'Quayvion Simmons (Columbus, GA) for the 2026 class. Ranked No. 2302 nationally. Composite rating: 0.8422.
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12:00 AM
Friday, November 21, 2025
SEC Recruiting: Tennessee Lands 4-Star DL Kadin Fife
Tennessee has secured a commitment from 4-Star defensive line Kadin Fife (Summerville, GA) for the 2027 class. Ranked No. 167 nationally. Composite rating: 86.7554.
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12:00 AM
Sunday, November 2, 2025
SEC Recruiting: Tennessee Lands 3-Star TE Luca Wolf
Tennessee has secured a commitment from 3-Star tight end Luca Wolf (London, EN) for the 2026 class. Ranked No. 1090 nationally. Composite rating: 0.8650.
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12:00 AM
SEC Recruiting: Tennessee Lands 4-Star OT Princeton Uwaifo
Tennessee has secured a commitment from 4-Star offensive tackle Princeton Uwaifo (Murfreesboro, TN) for the 2027 class. Ranked No. 183 nationally. Composite rating: 91.2736.
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12:00 AM
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
SEC Recruiting: Tennessee Lands 3-Star CB Kamauri Whitfield
Tennessee has secured a commitment from 3-Star cornerback Kamauri Whitfield (Orlando, FL) for the 2027 class. Composite rating: 85.0000.
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12:00 AM
Monday, September 1, 2025
SEC Recruiting: Tennessee Lands 4-Star EDGE Hezekiah Harris
Tennessee has secured a commitment from 4-Star edge rusher Hezekiah Harris (Huntsville, AL) for the 2026 class. Ranked No. 165 nationally. Composite rating: 0.9318.
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12:00 AM
Thursday, August 28, 2025
SEC Recruiting: Tennessee Lands 5-Star WR Tristen Keys
Tennessee has secured a commitment from 5-Star wide receiver Tristen Keys (Hattiesburg, MS) for the 2026 class. Ranked No. 11 nationally. Composite rating: 0.9936.
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12:00 AM
Kentucky Rallies From 17 Down to Stun #24 Tennessee 80-78 in Knoxville
Kentucky overcame a 17-point deficit to defeat #24 Tennessee 80-78 in a thrilling SEC showdown. Denzel Aberdeen led the Wildcats' comeback with 22 points while Ja'Kobi Gillespie paced Tennessee with 24 points and 8 assists in the losing effort. The victory moves Kentucky to 4-2 in SEC play while dealing the Volunteers a costly home loss. - Stacy Stanfield
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