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Nashville, TN -  The 2025 Tennessee football season neither began nor ended the way Vol Nation had hoped. In the finale against a very Chicago Bear looking Illinois, Tennessee fell short in all 3 phases of the game. It’s a familiar refrain echoed by head coach Josh Heupel throughout the season in his press  conferences. His expectation in 2025 was always clear. He wanted the team to compete at an elite level in every phase of the game. That standard, however, too often went

Nashville, TN - The Music City Bowl was established in 1998 as Nashville, Tennessee’s signature post‑season college football game. The Nashville Sports Council   in partnership with the city and local stakeholders, sought to bring a major bowl to a city renowned for hospitality, entertainment, and accessibility to teams from various conferences. The inaugural game was played at Vanderbilt Stadium, and a year later moved to its long‑term home at Nissan Stadium. The NFL venue

Knoxville, TN A marquee early-season college basketball matchup is the  headline for ESPN viewing tonight. It is set to be a competitive test between two nationally ranked programs. Momentum is on the line tonight. The Cards have only lost one time on the road this season. They want to continue that effort. The Vols have lost three in a row. They want to turn the page from that course. The history of these programs gives the advantage to Louisville as well. Although under Bar

Knoxville, TN - Starting with the 2026 season, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) will transition from an eight-game conference schedule to a nine-game SEC slate for all 16 teams.  This is one of the most significant changes in SEC football scheduling in decades. The new format was approved by the league and is designed to balance competitiveness, protect rivalries, and provide more frequent cross-conference matchups. The additional SEC game ensures that teams play more meanin

Knoxville, TN- A Penn State to Tennessee arc continues in 2026 for the Vols. On December 8, 2025, the University of Tennessee Athletics announced that it had parted ways with defensive coordinator Tim Banks.  The decision comes after five seasons under Josh Heupel. Banks had a  tenure that included remarkable highs, but ultimately ended amid a defensive regression for the 2025 season amid injuries, inconsistency, and fundamental breakdowns that ultimately forced Josh Heupel’s

Knoxville, TN - The Tennessee Volunteers suffered a significant setback Monday as head men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes announced that junior forward Cade Phillips will miss the remainder of the 2025–26 season. Phillips is scheduled to undergo surgery to address a recurring left-shoulder injury that has limited him throughout the early portion of the schedule. Barnes expressed both disappointment and support as he detailed the decision. “We will sincerely miss having Cade o

Nashville, TN - No. 13 Tennessee entered Saturday’s neutral-site matchup in Nashville looking to regain momentum after a challenging stretch. Instead, the Volunteers suffered a 75–62 defeat at the hands of No. 14 Illinois. The result was shaped by poor shooting, late-game lapses, and a poised, balanced Fighting Illini attack. In a physical battle, Tennessee (7–3) briefly held control in the first half and carried a 34–32 lead into the break after positive floor minutes from B

Knoxville, TN - Every year, “National Signing Day” marks the moment when high-school football recruits across the country can formally sign their National Letters of Intent, committing to a college program. For a storied program like the Tennessee Volunteers, this day is historically a critical milestone. It is a chance to solidify the top high school talent in the country. It will shore up depth, and signal to fans and competitors alike what the next few years might hold.  

Knoxville, TN - When Tennessee and Vanderbilt meet this weekend, the annual in-state rivalry dating back to 1892 arrives with more weight than usual. Traditionally viewed as a game driven by pride and state wide bragging rights, this year’s matchup carries legitimate postseason implications, rising national attention, and two top 20 football programs moving upward under their respective coaching staffs. Vanderbilt announced early Friday morning on the eve of this game, that C

Las Vegas, Nevada - The 2025 Players Era event, held in Las Vegas, marked the second edition of what has swiftly become one of the most talked-about early-season events in college basketball. This year’s field expanded dramatically from 9 teams in 2024 to 18 men’s teams plus a 4-team women’s bracket.  A key part of the appeal: the tournament was backed by substantial name, image, and likeness (NIL) support. Organizers have stated that on average, participating schools will re

Big Stage In Las Vegas The Players Era Men’s Championship runs Nov. 24–27 in Las Vegas. It’s a loaded 18-team field. Tennessee Basketball will join other national powerhouses in a very competitive early-season event. The format is interesting. The Vols will play group-style, and the first two days’ results determine where they go on Nov. 26–27. There’s a big NIL angle here in partnership with the NCAA. The Players Era promises significant name-image-likeness opportunities ti

KNOXVILLE, TN - The unranked Florida Gators will host the No. 20 Tennessee Volunteers this Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in a key late-season SEC showdown. With Tennessee favored and Florida struggling, the game promises high emotion and meaningful stakes, particularly for the Volunteers, who remain winless in Gainesville since 2003.  What’s On The Line Pride aside, for Tennessee (7–3, 3–3 SEC), this matchup would help solidify another strong season under Coach Heupel

Knoxville, TN - On Saturday at 4:15 p.m. ET, the Tennessee Volunteers (6-3, 3-3 SEC) will host the New Mexico State Aggies (3-6, 1-5 CUSA) for more than just a Homecoming game. It is an important moment in the season. The Tennessee football program and the sold out stadium of Vols fans will salute to the Military Service for America with the third version to date of the Smokey Grey uniform combo. A fresh look on the playing field after the bye week will also be important. Wha

Knoxville, TN - The latest episode of the Vols Hoops Podcast is one that Tennessee Basketball fans do not want to miss.  Grant Hurst and Cade Phillips lead a conversation that goes well beyond highlight reels and box scores from 2 non-conference home games during the opening week of the college basketball season. The two Tennessee basketball freshmen open up about their origin stories, mindset, and what it truly means to be part of a program built on legacy, grit, and account

Knoxville, TN - The Tennessee Baseball team was forced to cut short their Fall Ball Minor League Park Tour due to weather disruptions. The Vols opened their fall schedule in Chattanooga, playing at the home of the Cincinnati Reds’ Double-A affiliate. However, their next stop in Nashville, set to take place at the Milwaukee Brewers’ affiliate ballpark, was canceled because of inclement weather. Unfortunately, poor conditions struck again in Knoxville, preventing Tennessee from

Sep 19, 2024 It’s not you, it’s me, Gator Nation. We have to break away from the records of the past this week. Coming into a checkered Neyland at night will not be the same as the lopsided record of the last 20 Florida-Tennessee rivalry games.  This one is just about us.  It’s not as bad as it seems, losing by points to an almost undefeated Arkansas team. If we are playing penalty-free football, then the loss in Fayetteville isn’t all over Vol Twitter this week.  Here are th

February 6, 2025 The Vols showed they can learn from mistakes in the second half of the rematch with the visiting Vanderbilt Commodores. This time it would be #5 Tennessee that would finish the game in the win column. No buzzer beater needed.  The first half was exactly as the Tennessee coaches had prepared for with this team. However, execution of the game plan was once again an issue. Coach Barnes says at half he challenged the locker room and more importantly, he turned

June 13, 2024 Sitting on the panel to discuss a host of issues facing the sport in 2024 were Anthony Holman,NCAA vice president of championships, Matt Hogue, vice president for intercollegiate athletics and university recreation and chair of the NCAA Division I Baseball Committee and Craig Keilitz, executive director of American Baseball Coaches Association Jack Diesing, Jr., chairman and president of College World Series of Omaha, Inc.  The Players Lounge joined in during d

Aug 25, 2024 Largely, students don’t have tickets! Thankfully, Danny White and administrators are working overtime to fill supply and demand before the early kickoff on Saturday. That (minor) hassle aside there is an in-state opponent waiting for the Vols and their new ‘state branded smokey uniforms’ in Neyland.  With the questions of fall practice behind us, it’s all coming together.  The coaches have taken the media availability and made it clear that there are lots of litt

Aug 27, 2024 Tennessee basketball announces today that the men's basketball program has sold its complete allotment of 14,500 season tickets for the 2024-25 campaign at the Food City Center. Athletic Director, Danny White took to social media:  Tennessee is coming off arguably its best season ever. The Volunteers went 27-9 (14-4 SEC) in 2023-24, claimed the outright SEC regular season title and earned their second Elite Eight appearance. Head coach Rick Barnes led this team t