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Friday, September 11, 2026
SEC Volleyball: Brandon Faces First Road Start
True freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon gets his first road start at Georgia Tech after a strong debut against Furman. Center Sam Pendleton returns from suspension, and stormy Atlanta weather could put extra weight on both teams' run games.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Vols Head to Atlanta for First Road Test
Tennessee plays its first game away from Neyland Stadium on Saturday night at Georgia Tech, entering as an 11.5-point favorite against a Yellow Jackets team coming off an opening loss to Colorado. Kickoff is 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Pendleton Returns as Vols Lean on Ground Game
Tennessee gets veteran center Sam Pendleton back from suspension for Saturday's matchup at Georgia Tech, a boost for a rushing attack that topped 300 yards against Furman. Georgia Tech allowed more than 180 rushing yards to Colorado in its opener.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Rain Looms Over Vols' Trip to Georgia Tech
Tennessee's first road game of the season could be played in wet conditions Saturday, with forecasts calling for storms in Atlanta throughout the day before chances drop to about 25 percent by kickoff. The Vols and Yellow Jackets meet at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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12:01 PM
Thursday, September 10, 2026
SEC Football: Vols Secondary Faces First Real Exam
Tennessee's revamped back end — Ty Redmond, Auburn transfer Kayin Lee, nickel Qua Moss and safeties TJ Metcalf and Dejaun Lane — went largely untested against Furman while still learning Jim Knowles' new system. Coaches expect Georgia Tech's motions and deep tight end room to force pre-snap decisions.
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12:02 PM
SEC Football: Tennessee Defense Draws Mendoza Test in Atlanta
Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza, an Indiana transfer and younger brother of Fernando, threw for 237 yards on 17-of-23 passing in his first career start. Josh Heupel praised his quick progressions and accuracy, calling him athletic enough to hurt defenses with his legs.
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12:02 PM
SEC Football: Vols Break Out White Adidas Set at Georgia Tech
Tennessee will debut its new Adidas all-white "stormtrooper" road uniforms Saturday night at Georgia Tech, an option that opened up after the Yellow Jackets opted against wearing white at home. Kickoff from Bobby Dodd Stadium is set for just after 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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12:02 PM
SEC Football: Bishop Reflects After Vols' Opener
Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop opened up about the winding path and faith that shaped his career after the No. 18 Vols beat Furman in their season opener.
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4:00 AM
SEC Football: Vols WR Matthews Trains Blindfolded
Tennessee receiver Mike Matthews says wide receivers coach Kelsey Pope has him practicing in an eye patch, a drill aimed at sharpening focus and hand-eye trust within the Vols' blended offensive scheme.
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4:00 AM
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
SEC Golf: Sautron Named Golfer of the Week
Tennessee senior Rudy Sautron picked up the SEC's first Golfer of the Week award of the 2026-27 season, giving the Vols an early individual honor to open the fall schedule.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Brandon Faces First Road Test at Georgia Tech
True freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon opened his Tennessee career with 226 passing yards, three touchdown throws, 68 rushing yards and two more scores, and now makes his first road start under the lights in Atlanta. Key praised the freshman's arm, size and command of the offense this week.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Georgia Tech Coach Rips Team Before Vols Visit
Brent Key called his Yellow Jackets soft, undisciplined and poorly prepared after a 14-13 opening loss to Colorado in which Tech managed just 51 rushing yards on 30 carries. Tennessee travels to Atlanta on Saturday night as a double-digit favorite.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Gilliam Wrecks Furman in Vols Debut
Penn State transfer Xavier Gilliam piled up three sacks, five tackles for loss and a forced fumble in his first game at Neyland Stadium, making him the first Tennessee player with a three-sack game since 2018. Pro Football Network graded him the top defensive tackle in the country for week one.
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12:01 PM
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
SEC Volleyball: No. 17 Tennessee Faces No. 2 Pitt
The No. 17 Lady Vols take on No. 2 Pitt on Wednesday at the Showdown at the Net in Kissimmee, Florida, their second straight ranked test. First serve is 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Vols Draw Loaded 2027 SEC Slate
Tennessee's 2027 SEC weekend series matchups are set, and the schedule is brutal: nine opponents made the 2026 NCAA tournament and four reached the Men's College World Series.
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4:01 PM
SEC Baseball: Vols Climb to No. 18 in AP Poll
Tennessee rises to No. 18 in the AP Top 25 after a lopsided win over Furman behind quarterback Faizon Brandon. The Vols head to Georgia Tech next, while Ohio State holds the top spot and Georgia jumps to No. 2.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Bishop, Baker Power Tennessee's Late Rushing Surge
DeSean Bishop shook off a bottled-up first quarter to finish with 97 yards on 14 carries, and Justin Baker broke a 73-yard touchdown run in the second half as the Vols' ground numbers climbed. Pendleton is expected back for Saturday night's road trip to Georgia Tech.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Heupel Shrugs Off Vols' Sluggish Ground Start
Tennessee's run game stalled early against Furman before finishing with 329 yards at 7.0 per carry, and Josh Heupel blamed communication rather than talent, noting the line was breaking in redshirt freshman Nic Moore at center with Sam Pendleton held out at less than full health.
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12:01 PM
SEC Golf: Lady Vols Open Fall Season at Cougar Classic
Tennessee women's golf launched its 2026-27 fall slate Monday at the Cougar Classic at Yeamans Hall Club in Charleston, S.C., sitting in contention after the opening 36 holes.
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12:01 AM
Monday, September 7, 2026
SEC Football: Freshman Tyreek King Moves Up Tennessee's Depth Chart
Dodson's season-ending injury pushes true freshman Tyreek King into the backup slot role behind Braylon Staley. Heupel praised King's fall camp progress and said the staff trusts him if his number is called.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Vols WR Joakim Dodson Out for the Season
Tennessee sophomore receiver Joakim Dodson tore his LCL against Furman and will miss the rest of the year, Josh Heupel confirmed. Dodson was the backup slot receiver and a kickoff return option after housing one in the Music City Bowl.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Tennessee Heads to Georgia Tech for Primetime Road Test
No. 20 Tennessee makes its first road trip of 2026 on Saturday night at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, coming off a 56-9 season-opening rout of Furman.
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8:01 PM
SEC Football: Three Lady Vols Sweep Weekly Awards
Tennessee volleyball claimed three SEC weekly honors after a 2-0 week against Big Ten opponents, with Kennedi Rogers named Co-Offensive Player of the Week, Caroline Kerr Co-Setter of the Week and freshman middle blocker Jolene Oddo Freshman of the Week.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Vols Lose Dodson for the Season
Tennessee receiver and kick returner Joakim Dodson tore his LCL against Furman and will miss the rest of the year, pushing true freshman Tyreek King up the slot depth chart behind Braylon Staley.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Carter Pledges $427 Per Tackle to Cancer Research
Back from a one-game NCAA suspension tied to a $427 plane ticket he repaid, Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter will donate that same amount to cancer research for every tackle he records this season, a cause tied to his girlfriend's ongoing battle with the disease.
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4:01 PM
SEC Volleyball: Brandon Named SEC Freshman of the Week
True freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon earned SEC Freshman of the Week after his debut start, completing 13 of 17 passes for 226 yards and three touchdowns while adding two scores on the ground in Tennessee's 56-9 win over Furman.
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4:01 PM