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Photo by Nicholas Faulkner/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Tennessee Vols were indeed ready for primetime on Saturday night, both literally and figuratively. In front of a national television audience, the Vols absolutely dominated the NC State Wolfpack, rolling to a 51-10 win in Bank of America Stadium. It was the first chance for the 2024 Vols to show what … [Read more...] about Tennessee shows three elements it needs for a special 2024 in win over NC State

Photo by Lance King/Getty Images The Vols’ defense held NC State to just 143 total yards, racking up three sacks, 13 TFLs and three turnovers, while Nico Iamaleava and Dylan Sampson led the offense with five combined TDs as UT punked NC State, in Charlotte, 51-10. The defense was absolutely stifling for the majority of the game and held the Wolf Pack to 3-12 on third … [Read more...] about RECAP: Tennessee drops 50-plus as defense smothers NC State in Vols’ win

Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images Tennessee football is back for round No. 2 tonight, taking on NC State in Charlotte. The Volunteers moved to 1-0 last weekend with a blowout win over Chattanooga, but now the real season begins. Nico Iamaleava gets his second true test after passing his first with flying colors. Iamaleava helped to dismantle Iowa in the Citrus Bowl … [Read more...] about How to watch Tennessee vs. NC State

Photo by Lance King/Getty Images The picks are in. Tennessee got their feet wet in the 2024 season last weekend, now it’s time for a true test. The No. 14 Volunteers will head to Charlotte on Saturday night to face the No. 24 NC State Wolfpack. Nico Iamaleava enters this one with a lot of hype — what can he deliver for an encore? Our picks are below. Terry Lambert: … [Read more...] about Staff predictions: Tennessee vs. NC State

Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images The Volunteers are now big favorites. It’s been an interesting week in the gambling markets, as Tennessee continues to surge. The Volunteers have seen tons of cash flowing in their direction, which has ballooned the Tennessee-NC State spread all the way out into the double digits. Tennessee was favored by 4.5 points at this time … [Read more...] about Line movement: Money pouring in on Tennessee ahead of NC State matchup