KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Lamonte' Turner scored 17 points and Yves Pons added a career-high 15 points as Tennessee opened the season Tuesday by beating UNC Asheville 78-63 for its 27th consecutive home victory. At least for the moment, Tennessee…
It's been a tough year for Vols quarterback Jarrett Guarantano. He was benched for inconsistent play. Took abuse on social media. And then he broke his left hand two weeks ago against South Carolina. But Guarantano has continued to persevere.…
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Homecoming festivities have subsided and its back to business for the Vols as they prepare for their penultimate road trip. Tennessee faces Kentucky at Kroger Field in Lexington on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. (ET). The…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Bryce Thompson tied a Tennessee single-game record by intercepting three passes as Tennessee capitalized on UAB mistakes to trounce the Blazers 30-7 on Saturday night. Tennessee (4-5) has won three of its last four games to…
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Jordan Bowden and Lamonte Turner combined for 45 points in Tennessee's 107-59 exhibition win over Eastern New Mexico at Thompson-Boling Arena Wednesday night. It marked the most points the Vols have scored in an exhibition game during the Rick Barnes era and…
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football head coach Jeremy Pruitt said his squad has a lot to prove heading into Saturday’s homecoming contest with UAB inside Neyland Stadium at 7 p.m. The Vols (3-5) welcome the Blazers (6-1) following their most…
It seems like Vols receiver Jauan Jennings becomes a bigger fan favorite after every game. UT faithful dig the kid's passion, which shows up in his performance. Jennings did it all last week in Tennessee's 41-21 win over South Carolina.…
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee notched a significant 41-21 win against South Carolina on Saturday, but with the start of a new week the Vols are not resting easy and have shifted their focus to a one-loss UAB team. UT…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt says quarterback Brian Maurer is "probably doubtful" for Saturday's game with South Carolina after the freshman sustained a concussion in each of the Volunteers' last two contests. Pruitt updated Maurer's status Wednesday…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina coach Will Muschamp doesn't expect injured starting tailback Rico Dowdle to play this week against Tennessee. Muschamp said Tuesday that Dowdle has a sprained right knee. Although, he moved around at practice, Muschamp was…
Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt spent a lot of time barking at the refs last Saturday. There were more than a few questionable calls against the Vols. Said Pruitt:"To start with on the officiating okay. I'll be the first to…
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - D'Andre Swift's 39-yard touchdown run in the third quarter snapped a scoreless tie, and No. 10 Georgia overcame a slow start to beat Kentucky 21-0 on Saturday night. Swift, who ran for 179 yards, added a…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - The Latest on Southeastern Conference men's basketball media day (all times local): 4:40 p.m. Former NBA standout Jerry Stackhouse is back in school - now as a coach. Stackhouse, who played for 18 years in the…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt says quarterback Brian Maurer's status for the Volunteers' Saturday matchup at No. 1 Alabama will be a game-time decision after the freshman sustained a concussion last week. Pruitt had said Monday that…
The Vols defense was dynamite against Mississippi State, allowing just one touchdown. Good luck this weekend against rival Alabama. Tennessee must find a way to slow the Tide's roll. Bama is averaging 51 points a game, second best total in…
In the Vols first two SEC games against Florida and Georgia, they allowed a combined 77-points. Saturday, the Tennessee defense allowed only one touchdown, as UT beat Mississippi State 20-10. Mississippi State is not an offensive juggernaut, and Tennessee made…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee intercepted three passes, shut down Southeastern Conference rushing leader Kylin Hill and withstood an injury to quarterback Brian Maurer in a 20-10 victory over Mississippi State on Saturday. The Volunteers (2-4, 1-2 SEC) snapped a…
(utsports.com) Vols head basketball coach Rick Barnes on Media Day Friday in Knoxville. On the identity of the team: "I don't know if I have a grasp other than the fact that I think it's been a fun team to be around…
(lookouts.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee’s Pride of the Southland Band is heading to AT&T Field on October 18. This free concert begins at 12:00 p.m. and will include some of your favorite Tennessee songs. WHO: The…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt says freshman quarterback Brian Maurer will remain the starter Saturday when the Volunteers host Mississippi State. Pruitt had said Monday that Maurer "would really have to have a bad week of practice…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Jake Fromm threw two touchdown passes, Georgia's defense delivered a dominant second-half performance and the No. 3 Bulldogs recovered from a slow start to beat Tennessee 43-14 on Saturday night. Georgia (5-0, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) scored…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Jeremy Banks has been dismissed from the Tennessee football team after video showed him cursing and saying "where I'm from, we shoot at cops" during his arrest last month following a traffic stop. The linebacker has…
Vols athletic director Phil Fulmer shut down the rumors Wednesday night that he might slide over and coach the football team again if they continue to struggle under Jeremy Pruitt. On the Vols radio call-in show, Fulmer said he's not…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee linebacker Jeremy Banks has issued an apology through the school after video was released showing him cursing and saying that “where I’m from, we shoot at cops” during his arrest last month following a traffic…