WATCH: De’Rail Sims, Tennessee Running Backs Meet with the Media
Tennessee had the tough task of filling in the spot with the running backs after former running backs coach Jerry Mack departed for the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars organization this offseason. After promoting from within for the tight end’s coach, the receiver’s coach, and the offensive coordinator in previous offseasons, though, head coach Josh Heupel opted […]
What Tennessee Players Said About Nico Iamaleava Ahead Of His First Career Start
Tennessee’s Citrus Bowl matchup against Iowa marks Nico Iamaleava’s first career start. The former five-star and top five recruit spent the first 12 games of his career on the sideline but the Vols’ presumed 2024 starter will take a step up in his final game of the 2023 season. Earlier this week in Orlando, Tennessee […]
What Tennessee’s Backfield Will Look Like For The Citrus Bowl
Tennessee’s backfield is going to look a whole lot different than it has all season when the Vols take on Iowa in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Day. What was once a group that featured running backs Jaylen Wright, Jabari Small, and Dylan Sampson alongside quarterback Joe Milton III will now be the […]
WATCH: Tennessee HC Josh Heupel, Players React to Win Over Kentucky
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel and a trio of players met with the media in Lexington late on Saturday night after the Vols’ 33-27 victory over the Wildcats at Kroger Field. The Vols emerged as the winners of a high-scoring, must-win game to continue moving forward in the season with only four games left to […]
Tennessee’s Running Backs By The Numbers in Win Over Kentucky
Tennessee beat Kentucky by six points on the road Saturday 33-27, but the game didn’t go how many thought it would. Both teams entered the game as two of the best rushing offenses in the SEC, with Kentucky’s Ray Davis having been the conference’s best running back based off of numbers with Tennessee’s Jaylen Wright […]
Dylan Sampson Delivered When Vols Needed It Most in Win Over Kentucky
LEXINGTON – Tennessee football edged Kentucky 33-27 in Lexington, Kentucky, Saturday behind a dominant outing from the running backs and a complete performance from quarterback Joe Milton III. The Vols and Wildcats went back-and-forth all night long, with both offense’s combining for 12 scoring drives and 926 total yards. However, once the game reached its […]
Tennessee Ices Kentucky Win With Strong Situational Football
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Tennessee football played poor situational and complimentary football throughout the first seven weeks of the 2023 season— particularly in road losses at Florida and Alabama. But with its lead and season teetering in the fourth quarter at Kroger Field, Tennessee consistently executed on both sides of the field to earn a 33-27 […]
Tennessee Football ‘Eager To Get Back On The Field’ After Alabama Loss
Tennessee football’s 34-20 loss at Alabama all but ended its goal of winning the SEC East in the conference’s final year with divisions. That combined with the circumstances of the loss— blowing a 13-point halftime lead— sets Tennessee up for a possible let down game. While the Vols’ championship aspirations are very unlikely, there’s still […]
Returning This Key Vol Was Game-Changing For Tennessee
After it was initially confirmed that Cooper Mays would be out for an undisclosed amount of time during training camp in August, the question regarding his return to the field was asked over and over again. The first week of the season came and went with no update, as did the second. The veteran Tennessee […]
WATCH: Tennessee Players Preview Texas A&M Matchup on Tuesday
Tennessee had three players speak to the media on Tuesday afternoon as the Vols come off the open date with a matchup against Texas A&M on the horizon. Vols’ running back Dylan Sampson, safety Wesley Walker, and linebacker Aaron Beasley each spent around five minutes talking about different topics leading into the game this Saturday. […]
