UCF's Josh Heupel Named as Tennessee Vols New Football Coach
Josh Heupel has been named Tennessee's 27th head football coach.
Vols Win Ugly Defensive Game 56-53 Over Mississippi State
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Yves Pons scored 13 points and No. 18 Tennessee overcame a miserable shooting night to win 56-53 over Mississippi State. Pons was a critical force in the first half for the Vols. In the final 2:30…
No. 25 Lady Vols upset Bradley's Howard, No. 12 Kentucky
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (UT Athletics) – The No. 25 Lady Vols rolled to a commanding victory over No. 12 Kentucky on Sunday, winning 70-53 in Thompson-Boling Arena. The win was UT's third victory over a top-15 team this season, its highest…
No. 19 Missouri upsets No. 6 Tennessee on Rocky Top, 73-64
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (UT Athletics) – A 27-point scoring output from Xavier Pinson and a turnover-plagued offensive effort did the sixth-ranked Tennessee basketball team in on Saturday, as the Volunteers fell to 19th-ranked Missouri, 73-64, at Thompson-Boling Arena. Missouri (10-2, 4-2…
Tennessee Introduces New Athletic Director David White
(utsports.com) University of Tennessee, Knoxville Chancellor Donde Plowman Opening statement: "I want to thank everyone for being here with us today. To be in front of you twice in one week, truly says something about the sense of urgency we…
UConn Rallies in the Fourth Quarter to Beat Lady Vols 67-61
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Evina Westbrook, who transferred from Tennessee to UConn two years ago, connected on back-to-back fourth-quarter 3-pointers to spark the No. 3 Huskies to a 67-61 victory over the No. 25 Lady Volunteers. UConn freshman Paige Bueckers…
Vols Name UCF's Danny White New Athletic Director
(utsports.com) Dr. Danny White, recently ranked the fourth-best athletic director in the country by Stadium, will become the new athletic director at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Chancellor Donde Plowman announced today. His consistent record of transforming college athletic programs…
Four Vols Enter Transfer Portal Including Eric Gray and Henry To'o To'o
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Linebacker Henry To’o To’o, running back Eric Gray, linebacker Quavaris Crouch and offensive lineman Jahmir Johnson all entered the NCAA transfer portal Wednesday, two days after Tennessee fired coach Jeremy Pruitt and nine others. Tennessee spokesman…
Vols Fans Will Soon Be Able to Play Golf at Neyland Stadium Courtesy of Topgolf
(utsports.com) The Topgolf Live Stadium Series brings a truly immersive Topgolf experience to iconic Neyland Stadium May 20-23. Golfers will enjoy a one-of-a-kind opportunity to tee it up inside historic Neyland Stadium, hitting golf balls to on-field, glowing targets placed…
Cold Shooting Night Dooms the 6th Ranked Vols Against Florida
(utsports.com) GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Offensive struggles and a difficult night on the boards were too much for the sixth-ranked Tennessee basketball team to overcome, as the Volunteers fell to Florida, 75-49, on Tuesday at Exactech Arena. Florida (7-4, 4-3 SEC) was…
Kentucky Coach Mark Stoops Not Surprised By Pruitt's Firing
Jeremy Pruitt's firing at Tennessee resonated across the SEC Monday, but it didn't surprise Kentucky coach Mark Stoops. During a radio interview on Tuesday Stoops said, "I gotta be careful in my response here," Did I see it coming? Yes,…
Jeremy Pruitt's Attorney Releases Statement in Response to Pruitt's Termination at Tennessee
(press release) DALLAS – Michael Lyons and the Dallas-based trial firm Lyons & Simmons have been retained to represent Coach Jeremy Pruitt. In the wake of the University of Tennessee’s announcement today that Coach Pruitt was being terminated for cause…
Vols Officially Announce Firing of Jeremy Pruitt Due to Serious NCAA Violations
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE—The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, today announced significant personnel action in the football program resulting from an investigation into potential NCAA violations. In announcing the findings, Chancellor Donde Plowman said she is accepting the recommendation of Athletic Director Phillip…
Tennessee Schedules 3pm Presser Amid Reports Jeremy Pruitt Has Been Fired
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee has scheduled a Monday afternoon news conference to “address leadership changes related to its football program” amid reports coach Jeremy Pruitt has been fired after three seasons. The university has been conducting an internal investigation…
Jeremy Pruitt Fired as Tennessee Vols Head Coach
Jeremy Pruitt has been fired as the head coach of Tennessee Volunteers football team.
No. 23 Lady Vols blow past Bama, 82-56
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (UT Athletics) – Senior Rennia Davis poured in 21 points to lead the No. 23/24 Lady Vols to a commanding 82-56 victory over Alabama in Coleman Coliseum on Sunday. Davis added 10 rebounds to her 21 points to…
Vols secure big time Auburn transfer
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Amid NCAA violation controversy and questions about the future, Tennessee football got some big positive news Saturday night. All-SEC defensive end Big Kat Bryant is officially transferring to Tennessee. Bryant announced earlier this week he would…
No. 10 Vols Take Down Commodores, 81-61
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (UT Athletics) – A season-high 16 points from freshman guard Keon Johnson and another solid effort on the defensive end led the 10th-ranked Tennessee basketball team past in-state foe Vanderbilt Saturday. The win was the Volunteers' (10-1, 4-1…
Georgia Rallies For First Win Over Lady Vols in Knoxville Since 1996
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Que Morrison scored 13 of her 17 points in the third quarter when Georgia erased a 17-point deficit and the Bulldogs held on to beat No. 23 Tennessee 67-66 for their first win in Knoxville in…
Vols Add Former Auburn Defensive Coordinator Kevin Steele to Coaching Staff
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt announced Tuesday that veteran Southeastern Conference coach Kevin Steele has joined the program as a defensive assistant coach. Steele, a 1981 graduate of the University of Tennessee and former Vols…
Vols-Vandy Game Tuesday Postponed Due to COVID
(utsports.com) The Tennessee at Vanderbilt men's basketball game scheduled for today (Tuesday, Jan. 12) has been postponed due to a combination of positive tests, contact tracing and subsequent quarantining of individuals within the Vanderbilt basketball program, consistent with Southeastern Conference…
VFL Al Wilson named in 2021 College Football Hall of Fame class
IRVING, Texas (UT Athletics) – Al Wilson, one of the most decorated defensive players in Tennessee history, has been named to the illustrious 2021 College Football Hall of Fame Class, the National Football Foundation (NFF) announced Monday prior to the…
SCHEDULE CHANGE: No. 9 Tennessee to play Vandy Tuesday
KNOXVILLE (UT ATHLETICS) -- The Tennessee at South Carolina and Vanderbilt at Missouri men's basketball games of Jan. 12 have been postponed due to a combination of positive tests, contact tracing and subsequent quarantining of individuals within the Missouri and…
Vescovi career-day elevates No. 9 Vols over Aggies
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas (UT Athletics) – A career-high 23 points from sophomore guard Santiago Vescovi and a smothering defensive display propelled the ninth-ranked Tennessee basketball team past Texas A&M, 68-54, on Saturday at Reed Arena. Tennessee (9-1, 3-1 SEC) held…