Boyd Buchanan Wins Shootout Over Silverdale 49-28
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Boyd Buchanan and Silverdale combined for nearly 1,000 yards of offense on Thursday with the Bucs prevailing 49-28. Boyd enjoyed a 28-21 advantage at halftime , and they got…
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Georgia Coaches Ready to Adapt to New Playoff Changes
The GHSA voted 66-to-1 this week to shake up how Georgia playoff teams are selected and seeded starting next year. Brian Armstrong has the details.
Vols Must be Adaptable With Interim Coach at Arkansas
(utsports.com) Back on the grass at Haslam Field, the 12th-ranked Vols are focused on being adaptable against an Arkansas team under interim head coach Bobby Petrino and interim defensive coordinator Chris Wilson. "It kind of has a feel like the…
Auburn Will Try to End 8 Game Losing Skid to Georgia With a Struggling Offense
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Maybe a visit from Cam Newton will spark Auburn’s woeful offense. Newton’s No. 2 jersey will be formally retired when the Tigers host rival and No. 10 Georgia on Saturday night. Auburn should welcome any tips,…
Missouri Seeks Rare Win Against Alabama
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri hasn’t beaten Alabama in football since 1975. In fact, none of the six meetings since have been very close, including those as Southeastern Conference rivals. If the No. 14 Tigers are serious about contending in…
Bradley Central Beats Soddy Daisy 3-0 For District Title
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Bradley Central volleyball team claimed their district tournament title on Wednesday at East Hamilton High School. The Bears beat Soddy Daisy 3-0 to sew up the championship. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="3e80507b39249767158088010b04fe377b879bf2" vtitle="Bradley Central Beats Soddy Daisy 3-0 For District…
Chattanooga’s Olivia Reeves Continues to Break Weightlifting World Records
Chattanooga native Olivia Reeves won Olympic gold in weightlifting at the Summer games in 2024. Now she's busy breaking world records. At the senior world championships Wednesday in Norway, Reeves set three world records for the snatch, clean and jerk,…
Baylor’s David Gabriel-Georges Enjoyed a ‘Night to Remember’ Against McCallie
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor-McCallie game featured some star power with Peyton Manning and Tony Vitello in the stands. But the biggest star was on the field. Baylor running back David Gabriel-Georges. He rushed for over 280-yards with three touchdown runs, which…
NCAA Approves Single January Window For Transfer Portal
The NCAA approved a single January transfer window in college football on Wednesday, a move that will allow coaches with high-stakes postseason games to focus more on matchups than player retention. The Division I Administrative Committee approved the new window of January 2-16. Bowl…
Black Hoodie Gaining Fame For Bama Coach Kalen DeBoer
Missouri intends to wear its black jerseys for Saturday’s high-profile showdown with Alabama. Evidently, Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer plans to wear black, too. During an SEC conference call with reporters Wednesday, Tigers coach Eli Drinkwitz hung around on the line…
Titans Jeffery Simmons Enjoying Outstanding Season Despite Team Struggles
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Brian Callahan can’t praise Jeffery Simmons enough for how the three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle is playing to start this season. Simmons’ play is easy to miss after the Titans opened the season with a four-game skid before…
Baylor Grad Henry Ford Hoping to Shine With Vols Baseball Team
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor Grad Henry Ford left the Virginia baseball team this spring and transferred to Tennessee. Ford left his mark with the Cavaliers, leading the team in homers and hits last year. Now Ford wouldn't mind doing the same on…
SEC Reveals Tip Times and TV Network Coverage For Vols Basketball Games
(utsports.com) – The Southeastern Conference announced Tuesday afternoon the game times, network designations and final date selections for the upcoming 2025-26 men's basketball season. During league action, the Volunteers have three games slated for ESPN, five for ESPN/2, two for ESPN/2/U,…
Silverdale Beats Notre Dame 3-0 For District Title
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Silverdale claimed their district tournament volleyball title on Monday night with a 3-0 win over Notre Dame.
Vols Prepare For Arkansas With Interim Coach in Bobby Petrino
(govols.com) – Fresh off its first open week of the year, No. 12/12 Tennessee has turned its full attention to a dangerous Arkansas team that'll visit Neyland Stadium this Saturday afternoon (4:15 p.m. ET on SEC Network). This weekend's contest…
Titans Capitalize on Arizona’s Mistakes to Snap 10 Game Losing Skid
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans bought themselves a break from the questions about losing and whether coach Brian Callahan should be fired. Arizona certainly helped with two costly turnovers. The difference this time was that the Titans took full advantage for…
Chauncey Bowens Maturing as Georgia Running Back
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Chauncey Bowens believes he is maturing in his second year at Georgia. Coach Kirby Smart has noticed. Bowens, a redshirt freshman, has emerged as No. 10 Georgia’s leading rusher entering Saturday night’s game at Auburn after…
Baylor QB Briggs Cherry Continues to Gain Confidence
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor senior quarterback Briggs Cherry continues to gain confidence in his game this year. The talented signal caller has already verbally committed to Louisville. Brian Armstrong has his story.
Walker Valley Edges Notre Dame 3-2
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Walker Valley soccer team continued their successful season on Thursday night with a 3-2 victory over Notre Dame. The Mustangs improved to 11-1-2 on the year with the victory. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="4e8a0123a9f28bc5e9f51bfd696b0805b6bd4fce" vtitle="Walker Valley Edges Notre Dame 3-2"…
Meigs Co Overpowers Brainerd 65-6
Decatur, TN-(WDEF-TV) Meigs Co scored 50 points in the first half alone on their way to a 65-6 home win over Brainerd on Thursday night.
Hurting Georgia Returns to Action Against Kentucky
ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia Bulldogs are hurting. Kirby Smart doesn’t mind a bit. From his perspective, a crushing loss to Alabama will go a long way toward determining if this team has what it takes to make another championship run. So…
The Keep Golf Course Opens at the McLemore Resort
Rising Fawn, GA-(WDEF-TV) The new golf course at the McLemore resort has just opened. It's called the Keep. Maybe because you keep staring at the stunning mountain top views. Head golf pro Doug Amor and Vice President [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="6686fb2a54712d56916766ddbee3d5e7242148da"…
Vols Creating ‘Championship Corner’ to Honor National Champion Head Coaches
(utsports.com) Tennessee Athletics will dedicate a new Championship Corner on the southwest end of Neyland Stadium to its three national champion head football coaches, a legendary trio of College Football Hall of Famers who combined for six national titles. The…
Talented Bears Defensive Lineman AJ Westfield Brings Unique Twist to Bradley Central-Cleveland Rivalry
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) When Bradley Central and Cleveland renew their rivalry on Friday, Bears senior defensive lineman A J Westfield will likely be the best player on…
Vols Freshmen David Sanders Jr and Jack Van Dorselaer Could See More Action After Bye Week
(utsports.com)– Following its thrilling, hard-fought overtime win on the road at Mississippi State last week, No. 15/15 Tennessee is using its first of two open dates this season to continue growing and improving while getting some much-needed rest and recovery. For…
Mocs Basketball Team Picked to Win the SoCon
(gomocs.com) Coming off a historic 2024-25 season, the Chattanooga Mocs men's basketball team was picked to finish first in the 2025-26 preseason Southern Conference Coaches Poll while featuring a trio on the all-league team, the conference office announced during its…
Braves Manager Brian Snitker Steps Down
ATLANTA (AP) — When in doubt, Brian Snitker turned to Bobby Cox for advice. It was only natural for Snitker to once again seek counsel from Cox, through Cox’s wife Pam, when considering if this was the right time to…
Baylor Beats GPS 3-1 in Front of Packed House
Chattanooga-(WDEF) Huge overflow crowd at GPS saw another dynamic match between rivals Baylor and GPS on Tuesday. The Red Raiders won the first two sets, and then the Bruisers claimed the third set. Baylor posted a victory in the fourth…
Mocs Prepare For Their Monster Road Trip to VMI
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Chattanooga Mocs are 0-1 in the Southern Conference, as they head out to V-M-I this weekend. The Virginia Military Institute might be the last place UTC wants to go in search of their first conference victory. It's an arduous…
Haddon Fries All Around Playmaker For Ringgold
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) When Austin Crisp arrived a few years ago as the new Ringgold head coach, he saw sophomore Haddon Fries (Freeze) as a special player and future leader of…
Dodgers $500 Million Payroll vs Reds $121 Million Payroll in Playoffs
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball’s economic disparity will be on display in the playoffs, where the Los Angeles Dodgers have committed more than $500 million in salaries and luxury tax this season as they take on a Cincinnati Reds team with a…
Falcons Offense Returns to Life in Win Over Washington
ATLANTA (AP) — It took exactly one drive for the Atlanta Falcons to exceed their offensive production from Week 3. The Falcons bounced back from their anemic showing in a 30-0 loss to the Carolina Panthers, gaining a season-high 435 yards in…
Titans Tired of Talking About 10 Game Losing Streak
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The time for talking is over for the winless Tennessee Titans. Three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons says they’re playing bad football and he’s tired of both hearing and saying they have to play better. “We haven’t…
Bobby Petrino Coaching Arkansas in Their Next Game Against Tennessee
Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek said Monday he felt sixth-year coach Sam Pittman had “lost the team” and it was time for a change. The Razorbacks fired Pittman on Sunday, a day after a 56-13 home loss to Notre Dame. “I just…
Bama Down Two Starting Linebackers Ahead of Matchup With Vanderbilt
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — No. 10 Alabama will be without starting outside linebacker Qua Russaw for “an extended period” with a broken foot, coach Kalen DeBoer said Monday. The sophomore suffered the injury early in a 24-21 win at Georgia on Saturday…
Silverdale and Boyd Buchanan Finish in 1-1 Draw
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Boyd Buchanan-Silverdale soccer match ended in a 1-1 tie on Thursday. The Bucs got an early goal on a header from Alayah Hines. Boyd led it 1-0 at halftime. The Seahawks found the equalizer in the second half.…
Mocs Lead the SoCon in Rushing Heading Into League Play Against the Citadel
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs kick off SoCon play Saturday as they entertain the Citadel. UTC enters conference action as the top rushing team in the SoCon. The Mocs have churned up nearly 900-yards rushing in four games. Said head coach…
Winless Titans Meet Winless Texans
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans entered the season with very different expectations. Three games in, they’re in the same spot: both winless entering Sunday’s AFC South matchup. Though the Texans were predicted to win the division…
Bama Seeks Road Redemption as They Head to Athens to Battle Georgia
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Quarterback Ty Simpson and No. 17 Alabama are feeling much more comfortable than they did a few weeks ago. Lopsided wins against Louisiana-Monroe and Wisconsin, plus a bye week, will do that. A much bigger — and likely less…
Titans QB Cam Ward Ready to Take Plays From New Play-Caller
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee rookie quarterback Cam Ward has talked a couple of times about wanting stability with the Titans like the NFL’s best franchises. Now the No. 1 pick overall finds himself with a new offensive play-caller going into his fourth game.…