Josh Heupel Compliments Linebackers, Provides Update on Juwan Mitchell
The linebacker group was certainly an interesting position on the Tennessee defense to watch during training camp. On the one hand, former Texas transfer Juwan Mitchell was back on the field for the Vols after missing most of his debut season in Knoxville due to an injury. And on the other hand, Tennessee was returning […]
Injury Report: Five Vols Unavailable For Season Opener
Five Vols are unavailable for Thursday night’s season opener against Ball State. Linebacker Juwan Mitchell, tight end Miles Campbell, receiver Chas Nimrod and defensive back’s Dee Williams and De’Shawn Rucker are not dressed out and won’t be available for the game according to a UT spokesperson. Mitchell is the biggest loss as the former Texas […]
Tennessee Linebacker Set to Make Return to the Field in 2022
It has been 338 days since Juwan Mitchell last played in a game for the Tennessee football team. Mitchell, a linebacker who formerly led the University of Texas in tackles during the 2020 season, transferred to Tennessee prior to the 2021 season. With the Volunteers lacking on linebacker depth then, Mitchell was expected to be […]
Five Players Whose Play Will Most Influence Tennessee’s Success This Season
Tennessee is just four days away from opening its 2022 season against Ball State at Neyland Stadium. With the season right around the corner, we take a look at the five players who will most affect the Vols’ success this season. Keep in mind, this is not necessarily the five best or most important players […]
Tennessee Linebacker Out For Season With Shoulder Injury
Tennessee linebacker Juwan Mitchell has had season ending shoulder surgery, Josh Heupel announced Monday. “Juwan, of the guys that weren’t able to play last week, he is the one guy that won’t be with us on Saturday,” Heupel said. “Juwan will be out here for the rest of the season. Had shoulder surgery so will […]
WATCH: Tennessee Assistants Talk Ahead Of Missouri Matchup
Tennessee running backs coach Jerry Mack and linebackers coach Brian Jean-Mary met with the local media Monday ahead of the Vols’ road trip to Missouri. Mack discussed the strong play of his running backs at Florida. Jabari Small and Tiyon Evans combined for 109 yards rushing on 22 carries while adding 93 receiving yards. The […]
Key Tennessee Starter Returning From Injury for Florida Game
Tennessee hasn’t just squared off against Bowling Green, Pittsburgh, and Tennessee Tech through the first three weeks of the season. In addition, one of Tennessee’s most grueling opponents so far has been the injury bug, specifically on offense. The Vols have dealt with their injuries well, though, and it has even given players a chance […]
Injury Report: Seven Vols Out Against Tennessee Tech
Tennessee will be without seven players and four starters for its week three matchup against instate foe Tennessee Tech. The Vols will be without Joe Milton III, Jabari Small, Cooper Mays, LaTrell Bumphus, DaJon Terry, Bryson Eason and Juwan Mitchell. Questionable players Jalin Hyatt and Tiyon Evans are active and going through warmups for the […]
Tennessee DC Tim Banks Still Looking for a Pass Rush and Depth
The season opener is rapidly approaching for this Tennessee football team. Defense Coordinator Tim Banks is looking to continue building depth at multiple positions with just a few practices left before taking the field against Bowling Green. In addition, the Vols defense has found themselves looking for more aggression from their pass rushers. If they […]
Mitchell A ‘Straight Dog’ In Middle Of Tennessee Defense
Juwan Mitchell is a man with ambitious goals. The New Jersey native went to Texas out of high school to prove he could play in the south in a state where football is king. That desire to prove himself at the highest level is the same thing that brought the Longhorns’ 2020 leading tackler […]
