Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images Can the Volunteers pull off the upset? Gameday is just about here. Tennessee and Ohio State are set for battle in Columbus with the season on the line. The winner will stay alive for a national title, advancing to the Rose Bowl to face No. 1 Oregon. Ohio State opened as a 7.5 point favorite and they’ve remained there since the … [Read more...] about Staff picks: Can Tennessee knock off Ohio State?
No. 1 Tennessee throttles Western Carolina, 84-36
Randy Sartin-Imagn Images Another defensive gem. The No. 1 team in the land moved to 11-0 on Tuesday night in Knoxville. Tennessee handled Western Carolina, putting their defense on full display once again. The Volunteers held the Catamounts to just 36 points, even after a hot start. Western Carolina jumped out to a quick 9-3 lead, rattling in three straight … [Read more...] about No. 1 Tennessee throttles Western Carolina, 84-36
Joey Halzle, Tim Banks preview Ohio State
Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images A look at the Buckeyes. It’s officially game week. Tennessee is hard at work preparing for Ohio State in the first round of the College Football Playoff. The Volunteers will be on the road in Columbus, taking on a Buckeye team loaded with talent across the board. Ohio State missed out on a chance at a bye after losing in the last week … [Read more...] about Joey Halzle, Tim Banks preview Ohio State
Tennessee adds Arizona transfer offensive guard Wendell Moe
Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Filling a need. Tennessee has picked up a big commitment out of the transfer portal. Wendell Moe, a transferring offensive guard from Arizona, has committed and signed with the Volunteers. Moe visited Knoxville over the weekend. On3’s Pete Nakos had the news this morning. Arizona offensive lineman Wendell Moe has signed with Tennessee, … [Read more...] about Tennessee adds Arizona transfer offensive guard Wendell Moe
Following portal exits, Tennessee could be forced to lean on youth at wide receiver
Saul Young/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images An interesting wrinkle, thanks to the transfer portal. Suddenly, true freshman Mike Matthews is set for an expanded role in the biggest spot of the entire season. The former five-star prospect has flashed here and there this season for Tennessee, most recently with a touchdown catch against Vanderbilt. Now, … [Read more...] about Following portal exits, Tennessee could be forced to lean on youth at wide receiver