Defensive Tackle Omari Thomas Pens Farewell To Tennessee Football
Tennessee defensive tackle Omari Thomas was never a star or an All-SEC defender during his time in Knoxville. But over the course of four years, Thomas played a lot of good football on the defensive line for Tennessee. After his five-year collegiate career came to an end earlier this month, Thomas penned his farewell for […]
WATCH: Tennessee Players Talk College Football Playoff Spot
Tennessee had a trio of players speak to the media on Tuesday morning as the Vols prepare for the first round of the College Football Playoffs later this month. The Vols received the nine-seed in the bracket and will head north to take on eight-seed Ohio State on Dec. 21 in Ohio Stadium. Tennessee’s three […]
WATCH: Tennessee Coaches, Players Preview Alabama Week on Tuesday
Tennessee had a handful of assistant coaches and players meet with the media on Tuesday morning as the team prepares for their rivalry clash against Alabama this weekend in Knoxville. The No. 11 Vols will host No. 7 Alabama at 3:30 p.m. ET in Neyland Stadium as Tennessee puts on an orange out with the […]
Omari Thomas Issues Apology For Arkansas Fan Incident During ‘Chaotic Postgame Scene’
Tennessee defensive lineman Omari Thomas issued an apology on social media on Sunday evening regarding an incident that occurred after the game against Arkansas from Razorback Stadium on Saturday night. After the Razorbacks defeated the Volunteers 19-14 on Saturday, fans poured onto the field from the southeast corner of the field as they stormed in […]
Tennessee Football Announces Captains For Oklahoma Game
Tennessee football’s captains are set for its SEC opener against Oklahoma, the Vols announced on X (Twitter) Friday afternoon. For the first time this season, Tennessee has five captains for a game: defensive tackle Omari Thomas, inside linebacker Keenan Pili, center Cooper Mays, running back Dylan Sampson and long snapper Matthew Salansky. Salansky has been […]
Everything Tennessee DL Coach Rodney Garner Said About His Defensive Line Wednesday
Tennessee defensive line coach Rodney Garner met with the local media on Wednesday morning after the Vols put full pads on for the first time during fall camp on Wednesday morning. The Vols’ defensive line is perhaps the most promising position unit on their 2024 roster. Garner discussed the need for growth, what he’s seen […]
Five Tennessee Football Players That Could Wind Up On All-SEC Teams
The SEC released its three Preseason All-SEC teams last week and Tennessee was not well represented. Defensive end James Pearce Jr. and center Cooper Mays were the only two Vols that landed on the three teams making Tennessee one of the least represented teams in the predictions. It wasn’t a massive surprise that Tennessee only […]
Tennessee Defenders See The Sky As The Limit For Freshman Safety Boo Carter
Tennessee’s secondary enters the 2024 season in a spot that it hasn’t been in during Tim Banks’ four seasons as defensive coordinator. In the past three seasons, the Vols have had a number of veteran defensive backs with limited ceilings. Tennessee has had depth in the back end and experience which helped limit big plays, […]
Josh Heupel Set To Bring Three Veteran Players to SEC Media Days in Dallas
Josh Heupel will be flanked by nearly 900 pounds of enforcement for SEC Media Days 2024 in Dallas, TX, next week. Tennessee’s three student-athlete representatives for the festivities include senior offensive lineman Cooper Mays, redshirt senior linebacker Keenan Pili, and senior defensive lineman Omari Thomas. Tennessee’s turn at the SEC Media Days rotation will take […]
WATCH: Tennessee’s Rodney Garner, Vols Defensive Linemen Talk Spring Camp Week One
Tennessee wrapped up their fourth practice of the spring camp slate on Saturday morning. The Vols began spring camp on Monday and will go through the Orange & White game on April 13 in Neyland Stadium. Rodney Garner, Tennessee’s fourth-year defensive line coach, received a raise and extension over the offseason that will keep him […]
