Changes Reportedly Could Be Coming to the College Football Playoff Format

Running into eventual National Champion Ohio State in their home stadium was a tough first-round draw for Tennessee last December. While the Vols and the Buckeyes were both two of the top seven teams in the regular season, Tennessee and Ohio State matched up in the 8/9 game due to Boise State and Arizona State […]
ESPN Snubs Tennessee In Way-Too-Early Playoff Bracket Projection

ESPN’s way-too-early CFB playoff bracket projection from Bill Connelly on Monday does not list the Tennessee Volunteers. Tennessee appeared in the expanded 12-team playoffs last season for the first time in program history but didn’t make it out of the first round with a loss to Ohio State. While Tennessee does return a solid roster […]
Tennessee Fans Proved They Are Ready For the College Football Playoffs Despite Chilly Loss in Ohio

An essay by Ryan Wooden, a close friend of Rocky Top Insider. Football Time in Tennessee means a helluva lot to a helluva lot of people. For most, UT fandom is inherited at birth. For others (like me), it was a choice informed by history. My dad and stepmom moved to Tennessee when I was […]
What Tennessee DC Tim Banks Said After Ohio State Torched Vols’ Defense

Tennessee football’s season came to an end on Saturday night in a 42-17 loss against Ohio State on Saturday night. It was the most points that any opponent has scored against Tennessee all season as the Buckeyes torched the Vols through the air. Following the game, Tennessee defensive coordinator Tim Banks discussed Ohio State’s success […]
What Tennessee OC Joey Halzle Said Following Blowout Loss At Ohio State

Tennessee’s 2024 season came to a close in the first round of the College Football Playoff on Saturday night when Ohio State dominated the Vols’ 42-17 in Columbus. Following the game, Tennessee offensive coordinator Joey Halzle met with the local media and discussed offensive injuries, the lack of success in the passing game and much […]
Four Quick Takeaways: Ohio State Torches Tennessee In College Football Playoffs

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Tennessee fans did their part, bringing a massive group of people on the road to Ohio State. They were the only people from the Volunteer State that showed up. Ohio State torched Tennessee from the jump, ending the Vols’ season with a 42-17 loss in the first round of the College Football Playoffs. […]
Tennessee @ Ohio State: College Football Playoffs – Live Updates, Scoring Plays, Big Moments

COLUMBUS, OH – The College Football Playoffs are here. After both achieving 10-2 regular-season finishes this past fall, Tennessee and Ohio State will clash in Columbus, OH, on Saturday night in a first-round playoff matchup. The 8-seed Buckeyes will host the 9-seed Volunteers at 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC. Follow along with Rocky Top Insider’s […]
WATCH: Hendon Hooker Narrates Epic Tennessee Hype Video Before College Football Playoffs

Tennessee dropped an exciting new hype video on Friday night with the College Football Playoffs right around the corner on Saturday. VFL Hendon Hooker narrated the video. 8-seed Ohio State will host 9-seed Tennessee in a first-round playoff matchup on Saturday night at 8:00 p.m. ET from The Shoe in Columbus. To raise the profile […]
Three Keys: Tennessee Football Preparing For Playoff Clash Against Ohio State

Tennessee football is readying for its College Football Playoff clash against Ohio State on Saturday night in Columbus. The loser’s season comes to an end and the winner advances to face Oregon in the Rose Bowl. Here’s three keys for Tennessee to pull off the upset and win its first ever playoff game. More From […]
Game Line: Tennessee Football Remains Underdogs Against Ohio State

Tennessee football is a day away from kicking off its first ever College Football Playoff game as they travel to Columbus to face Ohio State. The loser’s season comes to an end and the winner heads to Pasadena to face Oregon in the Rose Bowl. With kickoff just over 33 hours away, the Vols are […]