Tennessee Football Announces Captains For NC State Matchup
Tennessee football’s captains are set for its week two matchup against NC State in the Duke’s Mayo Classic, the Vols announced on X. Inside linebacker Keenan Pili, defensive tackle Elijah Simmons, center Cooper Mays and long snapper Matthew Salansky are the Vols’ four captains for the critical week two matchup. Pili and Salansky were both […]
Three Keys: Tennessee Football Faces NC State In Charlotte
After a blowout win over Chattanooga to open up the season, Tennessee heads east to Charlotte to face No. 24 NC State in a premier non conference matchup. The Vols impressed against an overmatched foe in their season opener while the Wolfpack was unconvincing in their season opening matchup against Western Carolina. Taking a look […]
RTI Game Predictions: Tennessee vs. NC State
After a blowout win over Chattanooga a week ago, things get real for Tennessee football this Saturday when they head to Charlotte to face No. 24 NC State in the Duke’s Mayo Classic. Each week, the RTI team will provide game predictions for Tennessee’s matchup. We move on to the North Carolina State Wolfpack. More […]
Game Line: Tennessee Becoming Bigger Favorites Against NC State As Kickoff Approaches
Tennessee is a day away from its first critical matchup of the 2024 season as the Vols prepare to face NC State in the Duke’s Mayo Classic in Charlotte. The Vols opened up as four-point favorites over the Wolfpack this summer and that lined moved to 6.5 points ahead on Sunday following both teams season-opening […]
Tennessee’s Dylan Sampson Earns Top Running Back Grade In SEC To Open Season
Tennessee football didn’t need to see much from Dylan Sampson in its season opener against Chattanooga. The Vols know what they have in the dynamic running back who totaled 646 yards and eight touchdowns as part of a three-headed monster in their backfield a season ago. With Jaylen Wright and Jabari Small off to professional […]
The NFL Season Is Here. See Where Tennessee’s Players Are Scattered Around the League.
The NFL season officially begins on Thursday night as Trey Smith’s Kansas City Chiefs take on the Baltimore Ravens in prime-time football. Smith, a former two-time All-SEC offensive lineman and two-time Super Bowl champion, is one of 37 former Tennessee players with an NFL organization ahead of the 2024 season. Twenty-six of Tennessee’s 37 players […]
Tennessee Football Preview: Vols Look For Statement Win in Top 25 Clash Against NC State
The Opponent: North Carolina State University was established as North Carolina A&M in 1887. It is currently the largest university in the state of North Carolina with over 37,000 total students. The school has fielded a football team since 1892 and was a founding member of the Atlantic Coast Conference in 1953. NC State has […]
Tennessee Transfer Tight End Holden Staes Dominated NC State With Two Touchdowns Last Season
Junior tight end Holden Staes will play just his second game with the Vols when Tennessee takes on NC State this weekend, but it won’t be his first run-in with the Wolfpack. As a sophomore with Notre Dame last season, Staes played a key, dominant role in the Fighting Irish’s 45-24 win over NC State […]
One NC State Safety Out, Another Returning From Injury Against Tennessee
North Carolina State was down two of its top safeties in its season-opening win over Western Carolina last Thursday night. The Wolfpack expect to get one back ahead of Saturday’s top 25 matchup against Tennessee in the Duke’s Mayo Classic. Returning starter Devan Boykin will miss the matchup with Tennessee and more games the rest […]
NC State Coach Explains What Must Happen For Game To Not Get ‘Ugly’ Against Vols’ Offense
NC State has the task of preparing for a high-powered Tennessee offense with only one-half of tape on the starters to go off of before Saturday’s contest. Tennessee is still orchestrated by Josh Heupel and Joey Halzle but features a new quarterback, a new wide receiver, two receivers returning from injury, a new starting running […]