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Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images The Vols can’t lose focus here. Tennessee returns to Neyland Stadium tonight for a homecoming matchup against the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Josh Heupel is set to take on one of his old assistant coaches, with Jeff Lebby currently navigating year one in Starkville. The Volunteers have to hold serve here as they continue to march … [Read more...] about Staff picks: Tennessee vs. Mississippi State

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images A big early road test. Tennessee basketball hits the road for the first time on Saturday afternoon, set for a date with the Louisville Cardinals. The Volunteers won their opener against Gardner-Webb on Monday, 80-64. Louisville is entering a new era after and handful of rough seasons. Pat Kelsey takes over at the helm with a completely … [Read more...] about How to watch: Tennessee at Louisville

Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It’s become a homecoming tradition. Tennessee will bring back the ‘Summitt Blue’ accessories this weekend, once again during homecoming week. The Volunteers will wear the light blue accents for the third time, following appearances in 2022 and 2023. Tennessee last wore them last season against UConn — a fitting … [Read more...] about Tennessee announces special uniform for Mississippi State game

Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK The end of an era on the airwaves. Bob Kesling, the radio voice of the Tennessee Volunteers, has announced his intentions to retire. The longtime radio announcer will finish this football and basketball season before stepping down in the spring. Kesling has been the lead announcer of the Vol Radio Network since 1999. The … [Read more...] about Longtime Tennessee radio voice Bob Kesling set to retire

Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images He’s survived an impossible schedule. The Florida Gators are getting ahead of things and shutting down the rumor mill early. Florida AD Scott Stricklin released a letter to Gator fans on Thursday, announcing that Billy Napier would return as the head football coach in 2025. A message from Scott Stricklin … [Read more...] about Florida announces Billy Napier will return next season