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 […]
Three Reasons to Be Optimistic About Tennessee’s Chances at Kentucky
Tennessee football is set to take on the Kentucky Wildcats in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday night at Kroger Field. The Vols are looking to get back into the win column after losing to Alabama last week, and Kentucky is also looking to avoid losing three straight games. Ahead of the game, RTI took a look […]
Tale of the Tape: Tennessee @ Kentucky
No. 21 Tennessee football (5-2, 2-2 SEC) is set to travel to Lexington, Kentucky, this weekend to face off against the Kentucky Wildcats (5-2, 2-2 SEC) at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Vols are looking to get back in the win column after a tough road loss to Alabama last week in which they […]
One Positive and One Negative From Tennessee’s Loss at Alabama
Tennessee football suffered their second loss of the season this past weekend at the hands of Alabama. The Tide outscored the Vols 27-0 in the second half to overcome a 20-7 halftime deficit and secure the home win. There are negatives to be taken away from the Vols’ loss, but there are also some things […]
VFLs in NFL Week 7: Kamara Dominates, Palmer and Hyatt Set Career Highs
Week 7 of the NFL season has officially concluded. Thirty former Vols are on rosters this NFL season, representing 20 different teams. Seventeen saw action in Week 7. See how each VFL fared in this past weekend’s action below. S Micah Abernathy – Atlanta Falcons On the practice squad. DE Derek Barnett – Philadelphia Eagles […]
How Tennessee’s Outgoing Transfers Fared in Week 8
Each week, we take a look at how Tennessee’s outgoing transfers from the 2023 offseason fared in their new homes. Let’s take a look at how the former Vols performed in Week 8 of the college football season. *No stats available for offensive linemen RJ Perry (South Florida) and Will Parker (UAB)* WR Jimmy Calloway […]
How Tennessee’s Opponents Fared in Week 8
Each week, Rocky Top Insider will take a look at how all 12 opponents on Tennessee’s 2023 schedule fared. From Vanderbilt to Georgia, let’s take a look at how the Vols’ 2023 opponents in the eighth week of the college football season. Week 1 Opponent: Virginia Cavaliers Virginia pulled off a major upset on the […]
Tennessee Falls in AP Poll Following Alabama Loss
Tennessee football has fallen four spots in the AP Top 25 rankings following their 34-20 road loss to Alabama on Saturday. The Vols fell from No. 17 to No. 21 in the October 22 poll. The full poll can be seen here. Tennessee started Saturday’s game off red-hot, taking a 13-0 lead after the first […]
What Joe Milton III Said After Tennessee’s Loss at Alabama
Tennessee squandered a 20-7 halftime lead in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, getting shutout 27-0 in the second half against the Tide. The Vols looked like a vastly different team offensively and defensively after the break, as Alabama was able to punch Tennessee’s defense in the mouth immediately after halftime, and Tennessee’s passing attack wasn’t nearly as […]
Josh Heupel Discusses Tennessee’s Disastrous Second Half at Alabama
Tennessee outplayed and arguably dominated Alabama in the first half Saturday afternoon in Bryant-Denny Stadium, outscoring the Tide 20-7. One of the best halves of the season from Tennessee turned into anything but in the second. The Vols were blanked in the second half 27-0 and lost by two touchdowns. It was a tale of […]