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Tennessee’s Defense Leads the SEC in Seven Categories as National Rankings Stand Out

The Volunteers are pressuring quarterbacks, limiting big plays and keeping points off the board. Their latest rankings show how well those strengths fit together.

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2028 Four-Star CB Tyler Boyd Impressed with Tennessee Football Defensive Improvements

The Tennessee Volunteers had several defensive prospects in attendance for the Third Saturday in October, and the decision for that worked out nicely. At this point in the season, if you wanted to designate a game for visiting defenders, this was the contest.

DeSean Bishop News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 21

From Walk-On to One of the Nation’s Best: DeSean Bishop Powers Tennessee

The Tennessee running back delivered another statement in the Volunteers’ 26-10 win over Alabama. Bishop rushed for 159 yards and two touchdowns on 32 carries, giving the Vols a steady source of offense in one of their biggest games of the season.

Dejuan Lane News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 21

Dejuan Lane Makes Bold Claim as Tennessee’s Defense Powers Vols’ Climb

Dejuan Lane has no doubts about where Tennessee’s defense belongs. After the Volunteers shut down Alabama in a 26-10 victory at Neyland Stadium, the Tennessee safety delivered a message that matched his unit’s confidence.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 21

Tyree Weathersby and Cooper Ranvier Earn SEC Honors After Tennessee’s Win vs. Alabama

Tyree Weathersby earned SEC Co-Defensive Lineman of the Week honors, while Cooper Ranvier received SEC Co-Special Teams Player of the Week recognition following the Volunteers’ 26-10 victory over the sixth-ranked Crimson Tide.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 21

Tennessee Reportedly Named Starting Quarterback for Saturday's Game

Tennessee continues to have an ongoing quarterback battle, even now, seven games into the season. Faizon Brandon started the first five games of the season, but suffered an injury against Texas and is just now beginning to recover.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 21

Former Tennessee Vols assistant coach reportedly fired from high school coaching job

A former Tennessee Volunteers assistant football coach was reportedly fired from his high school coaching job this week. Former Tennessee Vols assistant coach Joe Osovet was reportedly fired from his job as the head coach at Heritage High School in Blount County on October 21.

Tennessee Volunteers News / A to Z Sports / October 21

ESPN analyst points out something Vols fans may be noticing about Tennessee’s new Adidas uniforms

9The Tennessee Volunteers switched from Nike to Adidas earlier this summer. The matchup between Tennessee and Alabama in Knoxville this past weekend featured both teams wearing their home jerseys.

Tennessee Football WR Commit Dayon Cooper Witnessed the Vols Dominate Alabama

The Tennessee Volunteers had a slew of visitors in town for the annual Third Saturday in October match-up between the Vols and the Crimson Tide. A large portion of the visitors was made up by the Tennessee football 2027 recruiting class.

Terrence Hill News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 20

Tennessee Basketball Star Terrence Hill Jr. Suffers Injury vs. Duke

The Tennessee Volunteers are currently in an exhibition game against the NCAA basketball powerhouse program, the Duke Blue Devils. Though the results of these games do not ultimately matter, things that happen in them can make a massive difference in the season.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 20

2028 Four-Star IOL Bryce Smalls Experiences the Third Saturday in October with Tennessee Football

The Tennessee Volunteers had a packed house for the dominating performance against long-time SEC foe, the Alabama Crimson Tide. The stadium also had a full prospective visitor section as well.

Josh Heupel News / A to Z Sports / October 20

It’s already obvious where the national narrative for the Tennessee vs South Carolina game is going, and it’s clear how the Vols should feel about it

The Tennessee Volunteers will travel to Columbia this weekend for an important matchup against the South Carolina Gamecocks. The Tennessee Vols will travel to Columbia this weekend for an important SEC matchup against the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Lindy's Sports / October 19

How Jim Knowles madeTennessee Volunteers a national title contender

The Tennessee Volunteers made a splashy hire of Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator, and it’s paid off. Knowles was the former Ohio State Buckeyes defensive coordinator, and he helped them win a national title, and then cashed in to be the Penn State Nittany Lions’ defensive coordinator.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 17

No. 6 Alabama, Kalen DeBoer feel stuck after loss to Tennessee

No. 6 Alabama, Kalen DeBoer feel stuck after double-digit road loss at No. 14 Tennessee

Kalen DeBoer's third season as Alabama Crimson Tide head coach is starting to feel like the first two. On Saturday, Associated Press No. 6 Alabama (5-2, 3-2 in SEC) fell on the road at the No.

No. 14 Tennessee extends home dominance of error-prone No. 6 Alabama

Trinidad Chambliss records four TDs as No. 9 Ole Miss blasts No. 13 Missouri

Arch Manning, Texas continue to struggle after home loss to unranked Florida

Wild ending versus Michigan State keeps dream Northwestern season alive

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Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / October 13