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Tennessee Pro Day 2026: Rocky Top’s Draft Class Goes All In
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The clipboards are out. The stopwatches are ready. On Tuesday afternoon in Knoxville, Tennessee’s best get one shot to make NFL front offices forget every doubt and remember every highlight. Months of rehab, film sessions, and 4 a.m. workouts all come down to this. For a handful of Volunteers, Tuesday’s Pro Day is the last chance to highlight the development on Rocky Top. Pro Day is set for the afternoon of Tuesday, March 31, 2026, inside the Vols’ Ander
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Big Ten vs. SEC, One Final Time: Michigan and Tennessee Leave It All in Chicago
CHICAGO, Illinois - Dusty May did not mince words on the eve of the biggest game of his young Michigan tenure. Appearing on ESPN’s College GameDay Saturday morning, the Wolverines head coach offered a preview that was equal parts scouting report and battle cry. “They want Armageddon,” May said. “It’s going to be a brawl. It’s literally going to be feudal warfare in the paint.” Welcome to the Elite Eight. No. 1 Michigan (34-3) and No. 6 Tennessee (25-11) tip off Sunday aft
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No. 6 Tennessee Vols Seek Elite Eight Berth For Third Consecutive Season
CHICAGO — Tennessee basketball arrives at its fourth consecutive Sweet 16 with momentum, a budding star and a sobering reality: the road to the Elite Eight runs through one of the most defensively suffocating programs in the country. The sixth-seeded Volunteers (24-11) will meet No. 2 seed Iowa State in the Midwest Region semifinals Friday night in Chicago. Tipoff is set for 10:10 p.m. ET. The game will be televised on TBS It is difficult to find another program, except perh
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A Program Reborn: Tennessee Football Chases Redemption in Spring Practice
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The music was absent on the first day of Tennessee spring practice. That wasn’t an accident. When Josh Heupel stepped to the podium on March 16 following the Volunteers’ opening session of the 2026 spring slate, he explained the silence simply. “Today is day one of practice,” he said. “It’s about getting those guys used to and accustomed to the flow of it, what drills are coming next, the ability to communicate.” It was a telling metaphor for a program de
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No. 6 Tennessee, No. 3 Virginia Collide for Round of 32 Shootout. Sweet 16 on the Line.
PHILADELPHIA - Tennessee’s Ja’Kobi Gillespie put on one of the most complete performances in NCAA Tournament history Friday afternoon. Now the Volunteers must follow his lead and do it again. This time it will be against a Virginia program that may be the hottest team in the country. The No. 6 seed from the Midwest bracket is Tennessee (23-11) and the No. 3 seed is Virginia (30-5). They tip off Sunday at Xfinity Mobile Arena at 6:10 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on TN
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Rocky Top Runs the Breakout: 12 Former Vols Headline MLB’s Premier Prospect Showcase
PHEONIX, AZ - Tennessee’s pipeline to the MLB is unmatched. This weekend, the whole country gets to see it. The World Baseball Classic final barely had time to clear the building before the next wave of talent took the field. MLB’s Spring Breakout series returns Thursday for its third consecutive installment, and by the time the final pitch is thrown Sunday afternoon in Mesa, Arizona, the game will have had its most concentrated look yet at the players who will define the nex
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Cinderella Meets an Orange Wall
Every March needs its feel-good story. In March of 2026, Miami (Ohio) has volunteered. Miami (Ohio), a midsized public school tucked in the southwest corner of the state, finished the regular season a perfect 31-0, jumped into the Top 25 rankings and became the talk of college basketball. Then came the stumble. The RedHawks lost to UMass in the MAC Tournament, blowing their chance at a guaranteed spot in the NCAA Tournament and forcing them to watch Selection Sunday like
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Tennessee, Vanderbilt Set for Win-or-Go-Home Rivalry Rematch
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Familiar foes meet again Friday afternoon at Bridgestone Arena, but this time the stakes extend far beyond in-state bragging rights. No. 5 seed Tennessee and No. 4 seed Vanderbilt will square off in the quarterfinal round of the 2026 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament, renewing one of the conference’s most heated rivalries just days after the Commodores closed the regular season with a statement win over the Volunteers. The matchup is scheduled for approximate
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Grit, Defense, and Tournament Stakes Define The Tennessee Auburn Matchup in Nashville
NASHVILLE, TN - March basketball in the SEC rarely lacks intensity, and Thursday’s matchup between Tennessee and Auburn brings urgency, contrasting styles, and postseason implications into a single high-stakes setting. The No. 5 seed Tennessee Volunteers (21–10) open their SEC Tournament run against No. 12 seed Auburn (17–15) at Bridgestone Arena, with tipoff scheduled for 3 p.m. ET on SEC Network. The winner moves one step closer to the conference’s automatic NCAA Tournament
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Stars (And Stripes) Align As Team USA Begins A WBC Redemption Run
HOUSTON, TX — A baseball team that unites the best from the MLB American League and the best from the MLB National League begins its quest for World Baseball Classic glory on Friday night when it opens Pool B play against Brazil at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. It’s a group of rivals that unite to become Team USA. First pitch is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX and FOX Deportes, with streaming available via FOX One and other platforms. For Team USA, this matchup represen
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Tennessee Shows Growth and Depth at Amegy Bank College Baseball Series
ARLINGTON, TX - Just as expected, The Amegy Bank College Baseball Series provided an early-season measuring stick for the Tennessee Volunteers baseball program. The Elander era is starting to form before our very eyes. The emotion from this team is notably different as in years past. It’s a quiet posturing. First year Head Coach Josh Elander admitted to a few coaching mistakes prior to Arlington. However, the return to his home state of Texas showed that he has learned from
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No. 17 Alabama, No. 22 Tennessee Set for Critical SEC Showdown in Knoxville
Knoxville, TN - One of the SEC’s most consequential late-season matchups will be in Knoxville as the No. 22 Tennessee Volunteers 20–8 overall, 10–5 SEC hosts No. 17 Alabama Crimson Tide 21–7 overall, 11–4 SEC. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET. on ESPN. These two teams are separated by just one conference game and Coach Barnes said yesterday at his media practice that being at home, after two road games is nice, but it will not help this game be easy. “We are getting r
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Tournament Stakes Rise as Tennessee Looks to Maintain Momentum vs. Missouri
KNOXVILLE, TN - The #22 ranked Tennessee Volunteers men’s basketball team (20–7 (10–4 SEC) continues their push toward postseason positioning. Tuesday night, they are on the road to face Missouri Tigers men’s basketball in a pivotal Southeastern Conference matchup at Mizzou Arena. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. CT on SEC Network. Both of these SEC programs enter the contest firmly in the NCAA Tournament conversation as March approaches. You can listen to the game here a
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2026 NFL Scouting Combine: Draft Projection Tiers and Testing Outlook for Tennessee Invitees
INDIANAPOLIS — With the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine set for Feb. 23–March 2 at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tennessee will send seven prospects into a week that often reshapes draft boards. Below is a tiered projection snapshot based on positional value, recent production, and typical historical testing benchmarks at each position. * Final draft positioning will ultimately be determined by team evaluations, medicals and interviews For Tennessee football, this year’s combine will feature
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Tennessee Football Adds Veteran Presence With Derek Jones Hire
Knoxville, TN~ The Tennessee Volunteers football program has made a significant addition to its defensive coaching staff, hiring Derek Jones as its new cornerbacks coach. The move comes after former assistant Michael Hunter departed for the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams, creating a sudden vacancy just weeks before spring practice. Jones joins Tennessee under head coach Josh Heupel and defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, bringing decades of experience and a proven track record of dev
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Tennessee Baseball Set for High-Profile Test at Globe Life Field
Knoxville, TN - It’s a new year for Tennessee Baseball. A highly anticipated look at the new Skipper will garner national attention in his home state of Texas. Josh Elander’s first full season as Head Coach will be tested early at The Amegy Bank College Baseball Series in Arlington, Texas. The games run Feb. 27–March 1 at Globe Life Field. The neutral-site series, hosted inside the home of the Texas Rangers, brings together six nationally recognized programs and will serve a
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NFL Announces Historic Regular Season Game in Paris.
San Francisco, CA- The National Football League announced Monday the Saints will be the “home” team for the first-ever NFL game in Paris, France, during the 2026 regular season. This game expands the league’s international footprint. The matchup is scheduled to be held at the iconic Stade de France. The first game in France will feature the New Orleans Saints as one of the participating teams, with the full opponent, date and kickoff time to be revealed when the 2026 NFL sc
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Lady Vols Set to Host No. 11 Kentucky for a Key SEC Showdown
Knoxville, Tenn. - The No. 17 Tennessee Lady Volunteers (13-3, 5-0 SEC) will welcome the No. 11 Kentucky Wildcats (17-3, 4-2 SEC) to Food City Center on Thursday evening in a pivotal Southeastern Conference clash that carries both postseason and rivalry implications. Coach Caldwell on the match up: “They are a top team in the country for a reason.” Tennessee enters the contest riding a six-game winning streak and has been one of the league’s most consistent squads through t
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Derek Owings: Tennessee’s New Director of Football Sports Performance
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee football added a proven architect of elite performance to its staff on Tuesday as head coach Josh Heupel announced the hiring of Derek Owings as the program’s new Director of Football Sports Performance. Owings arrives on Rocky Top with a championship résumé, most recently serving as a key figure in Indiana’s rise to national prominence. Working alongside head coach Curt Cignetti, Owings helped transform the Hoosiers from Big Ten cellar dwellers
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Ten Tennessee Vols Represented in 2026 NFL Playoff Divisional Round
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The NFL Playoff Divisional Rounds put the 10 in Tennessee. Ten former Tennessee Volunteers were on rosters this weekend, with seven active. Fans of the Vols saw their alumni featured in every divisional-round game. The Bills were the first to lose out in the Divisional rounds. The Broncos advanced to the AFC Championship Game, keeping their Super Bowl aspirations alive. Former Vol Josh Palmer was eliminated as the Broncos capitalized on multiple Bills tu
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