Tennessee football took to Neyland Stadium on Thursday morning for its first scrimmage of the spring camp slate. While the scrimmage was closed for viewing, UT posted some highlights on social media, and Josh Heupel met with reporters to share his thoughts on what transpired.
“Today, scrimmaged today, seven days in, a lot of it was good work,” Heupel said. “I thought defensively, played extremely well. Created a couple of turnovers, but played assignment sound, fit the run game pretty well and didn’t give up a lot of big plays. So good day, I thought. Through the first seven days, those guys really continue to grow and build and master what we’re doing on that side of the football.
“And offensively, there’s some real positives, too. Couple penalties that we got to play smarter in as we continue to learn how to play smart football. All in all, a really good day of working. Got some special teams work in, as well.”
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In the main video posted, highlights include a Braylon Staley reception, a tipped pass from Edwin Spillman, an interception from Ty Redmond, a scramble from Faizon Brandon and completed passes from Ryan Staub.
Tennessee also posted a separate video of freshman linebacker Brayden Rouse making plays and plenty of photos.
Here are the highlights:
good to be back 🏠#GBO 🍊 pic.twitter.com/KoOgV5aZy2
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) March 26, 2026
flying around to the football 🏎️@BraydenRouse8 | #GBO 🍊 pic.twitter.com/XVipOK5PMo
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) March 27, 2026
competing in Neyland >>> pic.twitter.com/3MaXlyfCq6
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) March 26, 2026
New guys in Neyland. 🏟️#GBO 🍊 pic.twitter.com/1ttQqKCfJE
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) March 26, 2026
in the crib 📸
GALLERY → https://t.co/3eTUQE0hq8 pic.twitter.com/JhdAoKAYTA
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) March 26, 2026
