Tennessee’s Defense Leads Two Team Statistics After Two Weeks
Tennessee’s defense has been one of the main talking points through the first two weeks of the Vols’ football season. As quarterback Joe Milton and the offense look to make some important early-game adjustments moving forward, Tennessee’s defense has looked the part and taken care of business against both Virginia and Austin Peay. The Vols’ […]
What Josh Heupel, Tennessee Players Said About Virginia Monday
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel said what everyone was thinking during his opening statement to the media Monday afternoon. “Best five words in Tennessee are ‘It’s football time in Tennessee’,” Heupel said. “Officially game week, looking forward to the opportunity of going and playing with this program.” Heupel along with defenders Aaron Beasley and Doneiko […]
Tennessee Football’s Linebacker Depth ‘Going To Be Great’ After Two Year Climb
When Josh Heupel and linebacker’s coach Brian Jean-Mary arrived at Tennessee two years ago the Vols’ linebacker depth was dismal. In Heupel’s first spring at Tennessee, Aaron Beasley was suspended and the Vols had yet to land Juwan Mitchell out of the transfer portal. Tennessee had few bodies and few proven SEC linebackers. But as […]
Tennessee’s Hard Work is Paying Off For This Specific Position Group
Josh Heupel was recently asked about Tennessee’s linebacker depth heading into the 2023 season compared to the depth the position started with when he first took over as the Vols’ head coach in 2021. Even Heupel couldn’t help but joke that the team was almost needing the media to step in and suit up if […]
Which Tennessee Football Players Changed Numbers Ahead Of The 2023 Season
Tennessee football released its official 2023 football roster Monday providing a look at what number each Vol will wear this season. The roster provided a first look at what numbers Tennessee freshmen and newcomers will wear but also a handful of number changes for returning players. Tennessee is coming off its best season in over […]
The Top Five Most Important Returners for the Tennessee Football Defense in 2023
If Tennessee football is going to further improve in year three under Josh Heupel, it must be better on the defensive side of the ball. Specifically in the back end. There are lots of significant pieces on the Vols defense that need to have a big year. Rocky Top Insider takes a look at the […]
Tennessee’s Defense, Joe Milton Rise to Occasion in Orange Bowl Win
B.T. Potter trotted onto the field in Hard Rock Stadium to attempt his third field goal of the night. Potter had gotten off to a poor start, missing his first two attempts from 55 and 49 yards, respectively. Potter’s third attempt was from 42 yards out, a distance from which the super-senior could easily convert. […]
Orange Bowl Win A Perfect End To 2022, Shows What 2023 Vols Can Be
Tennessee football capped off its best season in over two decades the right way Friday night in Miami. The Vols led start-to-finish as they outplayed No. 7 Clemson on their way to a, 31-14, Orange Bowl victory. It was the last time the 2022 Tennessee football team took the field. A team that has given […]
Tennessee Linebacker Returning To Knoxville For Senior Season
Tennessee inside linebacker Aaron Beasley is “coming back for sure” for his final season of eligibility, the Georgia native shared with media at Orange Bowl press conference’s Tuesday. Beasley started at inside linebacker all season for Tennessee where he played beside Jeremy Banks and Juwan Mitchell most often. The Franklin, Georgia native has played four […]
What Tennessee Players Said About Defensive Breakdowns Against South Carolina
Tennessee’s “bend-but-don’t-break” defense fell apart last Saturday during the loss to South Carolina on the road. While the Vols’ defense has never been the strength of the team under Josh Heupel, the defense has typically pulled through when Tennessee needed it most this season. A lack of focus and a lack of energy didn’t do […]