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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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Built for the Future: Tennessee’s Freshmen Step Onto The Big Stage
Knoxville, Tenn. - As extra eligibility continues to reshape college athletics, head coaches in revenue sports have openly questioned the growing age gap among student-athletes. In Knoxville, Tennessee the buzz is a little different. The University of Tennessee’s athletic programs are brimming with emerging new talent, as a new class of freshmen across multiple sports have carved out meaningful roles and begun shaping the future of Vols’ athletics. These young athletes are

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Defined by 3: Tennessee Football ends the 2025 season in Nashville with Milestones, Missed Standards, and Motivation for 2026
Nashville, TN - The 2025 Tennessee football season neither began nor ended the way Vol Nation had hoped. In the finale against a very Chicago Bears 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

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The Music City Bowl: Origin and Growth of a Nashville Tradition
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

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Two nationally ranked programs looking for early season momentum: Louisville at Tennessee
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

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SEC Releases A 9-Game Conference Schedule For 2026
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

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Defensive Coordinator Report:Jim Knowles
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

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Tennessee Basketball To Pursue A Medical Red Shirt Season For Junior Forward Cade Phillips
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

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Tennessee Falls to Illinois 75–62 in Ranked Non-Conference Clash In Nashville
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

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Josh Heupel Leads Tennessee Through a Pivotal Signing Day Strategy
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.

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High Stakes in Knoxville: Tennessee and Vanderbilt Set for Pivotal Rivalry Clash
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

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The Big Picture: What Was The Players Era Tournament
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

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Tennessee Vols In The Players Era Tournament: What To Know
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

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Gators vs. Vols: A Rivalry of Focus as Tennessee Looks to Break the Drought
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

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Homecoming with Purpose: Tennessee Football Honors Military Service and Pursues Momentum in Week 12 of College Football.
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

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Tennessee Freshmen Troy Henderson and Dewayne Brown get personal on More Than Hoops.
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

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