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Tennessee’s Running Backs Looking For More After Strong Opener

Jacob Warren Talks Decision on Future

Tennessee’s running backs impressed in the season opener against Bowling Green rushing for 282 total yards on 50 carries. However, the young group knows it can do more and be better starting this week against Pitt. Still, the Vols’ rushers— especially the one-two punch of Jabari Small and Tiyon Evans— dominated the Falcons. The two […]

Everything Josh Heupel Said During Wednesday’s SEC Coaches Teleconference

Tennessee Season Opener Win

Josh Heupel and the rest of the SEC head football coaches talked to the media Wednesday during the SEC’s weekly coaches teleconference. Here’s everything the Vols’ first year head coach had to say ahead of the Pitt game. Question: How important is time of possession in Heupel’s offense Heupel: “I think the biggest thing is controlling […]

Tennessee Players Break Down Week One, Preview Pittsburgh

Tennessee Pittsburgh

A few of the top playmakers from the Tennessee season opener took a minute of their time to talk to the media on Tuesday. After the Vols’ morning practice, WR Cedric Tillman, OL Jerome Carvin, and RB Jabari Small all took some time to break down their thoughts on the Bowling Green game. In addition, […]

RTI’s Press Pass: “More Questions Than Answers?”

Rocky Top Insider

Week two is just around the corner, and as the Tennessee football team continues its preparation for the Johnny Majors Classic, the Rocky Top Insider team is bringing you everything that you need to know. The Rocky Top Insider Press Pass is back for another run between weeks one and two. RTI’s Ric Butler and […]

WATCH: Tennessee Game Highlights Week One

Jeremy Banks

Last Thursday, the Tennessee Volunteers began the Josh Heupel era on the right note, defeating Bowling Green in the season opener. Running backs Tiyon Evans and Jabari Small combined for over 200 yards rushing, while quarterback Joe Milton accounted for three total touchdowns. In addition, defensive back Theo Jackson was all over the field and […]

Tennessee Beats Bowling Green: Four Quick Takeaways

Jeremy Banks

Tennessee controlled Thursday night’s season opener from the first kick, scoring 14 points before Bowling Green moved the chains for the first time. A bad second quarter allowed Bowling Green to climb back in the game, but Tennessee put the Falcons to bed with the run game in the second half.  Here are four quick […]

Tennessee Running Back Entering Transfer Portal

Less than a week from the Tennessee football season-opener, redshirt-freshman running back Tee Hodge is officially entering his name into the transfer portal as of Sunday afternoon. Hodge, a 6-foot-1, 218-pound second-year running back from Maryville, committed to Tennessee as a three-star prospect in June of 2019. As a freshman, Hodge only saw action in […]

Tennessee’s Running Backs Are Exceeding Expectations in Fall Camp

Tennessee Running Backs

The group of Tennessee running backs heading into the 2021 season have had quite an impressive fall, according to Tennessee offensive coordinator Alex Golesh. Head coach Josh Heupel and coach Golesh will continue to evaluate their players and tweak their lineup until game day, including the running back room. Although, for a group looking to […]

Jerry Mack Excited To See The Versatility Of Tiyon Evans

Tennessee Running Backs

As fall camp continues to roll on for Tennessee and position battles are coming down to the wire, running back coach Jerry Mack has noticed two players who could bring the heat this season. It’s no secret that Tiyon Evans has continued building a solid reputation within the complex, especially taking his physicality to a […]

Josh Heupel Reflects On Tennessee Football’s First Scrimmage

Tennessee Scrimmage Heupel

It was a busy Thursday morning for the Tennessee football program as they hit the field inside Neyland Stadium for the first scrimmage of fall camp. As we get closer to the third week of camp, Heupel and his staff will start deciding how to deal with reps, which is why Thursday and Tuesday are […]