The Best Highlights From Peyton Manning’s Media Tour Ahead of Tennessee @ Alabama

Peyton Manning

Peyton Manning has made appearances on ESPN and Omaha Productions’ Always College Football podcast hosted by Greg McElroy and the Pat McAfee Show in the past couple of days leading up to Tennessee @ Alabama. During both appearances, Manning gave his thoughts on the game and was quite the comedian while doing so, a staple […]

Three Storylines to Watch For in Tennessee @ Alabama

The Third Saturday in October is almost upon us. No. 17 Tennessee (5-1, 2-1 SEC) will travel to Tuscaloosa to take on No. 11 Alabama (6-1, 3-0 SEC) at 3:30 p.m. ET in Bryant-Denny Stadium in what is essentially a playoff game for both teams, as a loss for all intents and purposes eliminates either […]

Tale of the Tape: Tennessee @ Alabama

James Pearce

Seventeenth-ranked Tennessee football (5-1, 2-1 SEC) is gearing up to face the 11th-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide (6-1, 3-1 SEC) in Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS. Tennessee is searching for their third consecutive SEC win and second straight over Alabama, while the Tide are looking for revenge after last […]

One Positive, One Negative From Tennessee’s Win Over Texas A&M

Tennessee defeated Texas A&M 20-13 last Saturday behind elite performances from its run game and defense. It wasn’t all pretty, though, as the passing offense continued to struggle. In the latest High & Tight presented by Gambuzza’s Barbershop, RTI takes a look at the biggest positive and the biggest negative from the Vols’ fifth win […]

How Tennessee’s Outgoing Transfers Fared in Week 7

Jimmy Calloway

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 6 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 7

Each week, Rocky Top Insider will take a look at how all 12 opponents on Tennessee’s 2023 schedule fared. From UConn to Florida, let’s take a look at how the Vols’ 2023 opponents in the fourth week of the college football season. Week 1 Opponent: Virginia Cavaliers BYE WEEK Week 2 Opponent: Austin Peay Governors […]

Nick Saban Doesn’t See Many Differences in Facing Joe Milton III Compared to Hendon Hooker

During Alabama HC Nick Saban’s Monday press conference, he touched on a litany of topics, including the Tide’s upcoming opponent, Tennessee, and quarterback Joe Milton III. While answering a question on his thoughts about Milton, Saban said he doesn’t see how facing Milton will be much different than facing former Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker. “I […]

What Tennessee Players Said After Vols Topped Texas A&M

Tennessee picked up a big win over Texas A&M on Saturday in Neyland Stadium, edging the Aggies 20-13 in a defensive battle. Various Tennessee players spoke to the media following the win, including DE Tyler Baron, LB Aaron Beasley, DB Gabe Jeudy-Lally, DB Dee Williams and RB Jaylen Wright. See what the five players said […]

Jaylen Wright Made His Case as the SEC’s Best Running Back Against Texas A&M

Jaylen Wright

Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright had a huge game against Texas A&M Saturday evening and was an X-factor in the Vols’ 20-13 win. The junior’s big day, against what was the SEC’s best run defense entering Saturday, made the case that Wright may be the best running back in the conference. Wright ran 19 times […]

WATCH: Dee Williams Houses Punt Return to Give Tennessee the Lead Over Texas A&M

Arguably the biggest moment in Tennessee’s 20-13 win over Texas A&M Saturday in Neyland Stadium was Dee Williams’ 39-yard punt return for a touchdown in the third quarter. Williams’ touchdown gave Tennessee a 14-10 lead in what had been a defensive struggle for both sides. The score proved to be extremely vital, as the Vols […]