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Vols Remain No. 7 In College Football Playoff Rankings
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Vols Remain No. 7 In College Football Playoff Rankings

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After compiling an 8-1 start and a 5-1 mark in SEC play, Tennessee football remained No. 7 in the Nov. 12 College Football Playoff Selection Committee rankings. The Volunteers were ranked No. 7 in the initial rankings last week. They are one of nine SEC programs in this week’s rankings, joining No. 3…MORE

Offensive Line Named Joe Moore Award Semifinalist For Third Straight Year
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Offensive Line Named Joe Moore Award Semifinalist For Third Straight Year

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – For the third consecutive season, Tennessee is one of 10 semifinalists for the Joe Moore Award, presented annually to college football’s most outstanding offensive line unit. The Foundation For Teamwork unveiled the 10 semifinalists on Tuesday. The Volunteers are one of three SEC programs on the list, joining Alabama and Texas. Other semifinalists…MORE

Vols Ascend to No. 11/9 in National Polls
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Vols Ascend to No. 11/9 in National Polls

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team moved up in the rankings in both major polls after the first week of competition. Tennessee (2-0) is now No. 11 in the country in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll, a one-spot increase, and ninth in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll, a three-position jump, as…MORE

Sampson’s Career Night Propels Vols Past State, 33-14
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Sampson’s Career Night Propels Vols Past State, 33-14

Game Recap: Football | November 09, 2024 | Eric Trainer KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Dylan Sampson rushed for a career-high 149 yards and eclipsed 1,000 for the season and 2,000 for his career, as seventh-ranked Tennessee took care of Mississippi State, 33-14, at Neyland Stadium Saturday night in the Vols’ 100th Homecoming game. UT (8-1, 5-1 SEC) improved to 6-0…MORE

#12 Vols Roll to 77-55 Wire-to-Wire Road Win at Louisville
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#12 Vols Roll to 77-55 Wire-to-Wire Road Win at Louisville

Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | November 09, 2024 LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team turned in a dominant performance in front of 16,976 fans Saturday afternoon at the KFC Yum! Center, cruising to a 77-55 victory over homestanding Louisville. No. 12 Tennessee (2-0) did not trail the entire contest and led by double…MORE

Pearce Jr. One of 12 Semifinalists for Lombardi Award
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Pearce Jr. One of 12 Semifinalists for Lombardi Award

HOUSTON – Tennessee junior defensive end James Pearce Jr. has been named a semifinalist for the Lombari Award, as announced by the Lombari Award Committee on Thursday. Pearce Jr. has built off a breakout sophomore season with another impressive campaign thus far in 2024, leading the Volunteers with 6.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks through eight games.…MORE

Pearce Jr. One of 12 Semifinalists for Lombardi Award
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Pearce Jr. One of 12 Semifinalists for Lombardi Award

HOUSTON – Tennessee junior defensive end James Pearce Jr. has been named a semifinalist for the Lombari Award, as announced by the Lombari Award Committee on Thursday. Pearce Jr. has built off a breakout sophomore season with another impressive campaign thus far in 2024, leading the Volunteers with 6.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks through eight games.…MORE

Brooks Tabbed as Burlsworth Trophy Nominee
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Brooks Tabbed as Burlsworth Trophy Nominee

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Tennessee defensive back Will Brooks was named a 2024 Burlsworth Trophy nominee on Tuesday afternoon. The trophy is in its 15th year of existence and is named in honor of Brandon Burlsworth, former University of Arkansas walk-on and All-American offensive lineman. It is awarded to the most outstanding football player in America who began his career as…MORE

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