Why Tennessee Running Back DeSean Bishop Doesn’t Wear Gloves
It’s rare you see a college football player, particularly a position that has the ball in their hands for a good bit of the game, not wear any gloves. For Tennessee football running back DeSean Bishop, that’s something he’s decided to do this year. After sporting gloves as a redshirt freshman a year ago, he […]
Tennessee RB DeSean Bishop Breaks Off Massive Run and Finds the Endzone Before Halftime
Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop ran with purpose during the Vols’ final offensive drive before the halftime break on Saturday against Syracuse. With the Orange coming off a 9-play, 49-yard touchdown drive in the second quarter, Bishop put the Vols’ offense on his back. He first broke off a 47-yard scamper that led the Vols […]
WATCH: Tennessee HC Josh Heupel and Players Preview Vols’ Game Against Syracuse
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel and a trio of players met with the media on Monday afternoon as the Volunteers officially kick off game week in Knoxville. The fall camp schedule is in the rear-view mirror, paving the way for Tennessee to get back to its normal in-season routine en route to the season-opening game […]
Tennessee’s Running Back Room Thriving With Daily Competition From a Deep Roster
A huge chunk of the talk around Tennessee this offseason and preseason has been on the offense side of the ball, but specifically with the passing game. Who’s going to be the starting quarterback? How can Tennessee’s pass catchers develop and stay healthy? What sort of ways can Tennessee find explosive passing again? Those are […]
Two Tennessee Running Backs Named to Doak Walker Award Watch List
A pair of Tennessee football running backs have been named to the Doak Walker Award Watch List. Both incoming Duke transfer Star Thomas and returning Knoxville native DeSean Bishop were recognized on the preseason list. The PwC SMU Athletic Forum annually presents the award to the nation’s most outstanding college running back. The award is […]
WATCH: Kelsey Pope, De’Rail Sims, Tennessee Players Break Down Vols’ Spring Camp on Wednesday
With the Orange & White game coming up this Saturday, Tennessee Football’s spring camp slate is starting to wind down. The Vols hit the practice field on Wednesday with just one final walkthrough remaining before the event in Neyland Stadium. We’ve heard from nearly every Tennessee coach up to this point in training camp and […]
Should Tennessee Football Pursue A Running Back In The Transfer Portal?
Tennessee received an expected dose of bad news on Friday morning when star running back Dylan Sampson announced that he’s foregoing his final season of eligibility and declared for the 2025 NFL Draft. Sampson was a constant force for an inconsistent Tennessee offense in 2024. The junior rushed for a school record 1,491 rushing yards […]
Tennessee RB Dylan Sampson Declares For NFL Draft
Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson declared for the NFL Draft on Friday morning, announcing his decision on Instagram. “To Coach Heupel, Coach Mack, Coach Walt, Coach Sims, and all the staff, thanks for giving this kid from Louisiana the opportunity of a lifetime,” Sampson wrote. “I am proud to be a part of the first […]
Tennessee Looks to Be Getting Key Player Back For Regular Season Finale
Tennessee’s running back room looks to be getting healthy at the right time. According to Tennessee’s SEC-mandated injury reports from Wednesday and Thursday, it appears as though the Vols are getting backup running back DeSean Bishop back just in time for the regular season finale on Saturday and beyond. Bishop suffered an injury in the […]
Tennessee vs. Mississippi State: Friday Night Injury Report
No. 7 Tennessee will host Mississippi State on Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. ET in Neyland Stadium. The Vols are looking to stay on track in their push for the playoffs while the Bulldogs are hoping to pull off the upset for their first conference win of the season. Friday night presents the third edition […]