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Keenan Pili Among Semifinalists For William V. Campbell Trophy
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Keenan Pili Among Semifinalists For William V. Campbell Trophy

IRVING, Texas — The National Football Foundation (NFF) announced Wednesday that Tennessee redshirt senior linebacker Keenan Pili is one of 203 semifinalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy – college football’s premier scholar-athlete award. Celebrating its 35th year, the Campbell Trophy recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation for his combined academic success, football…MORE

Jermod McCoy Named Thorpe Award National Defensive Back of the Week
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Jermod McCoy Named Thorpe Award National Defensive Back of the Week

OKLAHOMA CITY – Coming off a dominant defensive performance in Tennessee’s victory over No. 15 Oklahoma this past weekend, sophomore defensive back Jermod McCoy has been named the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award National Defensive Back of the Week. McCoy has proved to be one of the top cornerbacks in the nation through four weeks, and he did it again…MORE

Three Vols Earn SEC Weekly Honors
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Three Vols Earn SEC Weekly Honors

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – After Tennessee picked up a top-15 victory on the road against Oklahoma this past weekend, the Southeastern Conference office recognized three Vols with weekly awards. Redshirt freshman placekicker Max Gilbert was tabbed the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week, junior edge rusher Joshua Josephs was named SEC Co-Defensive Lineman of the Week, and redshirt freshman quarterback Nico…MORE

Postgame Notes: #6/7 Tennessee 25, #15/13 Oklahoma 15
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Postgame Notes: #6/7 Tennessee 25, #15/13 Oklahoma 15

TENNESSEE FOOTBALL POSTGAME NOTESSept. 21, 2024 | Norman, Okla. | Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial StadiumFINAL SCORE: No. 6/7 Tennessee 25, No. 15/13 Oklahoma 15 General Notes Vol Captains/Coin Toss Team Offensive Notes Individual Offensive Notes Team Defensive Notes Individual Defensive Notes Special Teams Notes Career Highs The following players set or tied career highs…MORE

FB PREVIEW: #6/7 Vols Head to #15/13 Oklahoma for Ranked Showdown in SEC Opener
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FB PREVIEW: #6/7 Vols Head to #15/13 Oklahoma for Ranked Showdown in SEC Opener

NORMAN, Okla. – No. 6/7 Tennessee will face its first true road test this season as it heads to Norman, Oklahoma for a primetime battle against the 15th-ranked Sooners on Saturday night at Memorial Stadium. MORE INFO GAMEDAY & BROADCAST INFO #6/7 TENNESSEE (3-0 | 0-0 SEC)  Game Notes Roster Schedule Stats Record Book  #15/13 OKLAHOMA (3-0 | 0-0 SEC)…MORE

#6/7 Vols Preparing For Physical SEC Opener At #15/13 Oklahoma
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#6/7 Vols Preparing For Physical SEC Opener At #15/13 Oklahoma

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Four days out from their first SEC road trip of the 2024 campaign, the No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers took the Anderson Training Center indoor turf on a rainy Tuesday morning in Knoxville to continue on-field prep for Saturday’s ranked matchup at No. 15 Oklahoma. The Vols are gearing up for a nationally televised…MORE

Sampson’s Four TDs Ignite #7/9 Vols In Historic Shutout
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Sampson’s Four TDs Ignite #7/9 Vols In Historic Shutout

Game Recap: Football | September 14, 2024 | Eric Trainer KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Dylan Sampson ran for four first-half touchdowns, as No. 7/9 Tennessee exploded for 37 first-quarter points en route to a record-setting 71-0 shutout of Kent State in front of a sellout crowd of 101,915 on Saturday night at Neyland Stadium. The Vols (3-0) surpassed their previous…MORE

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