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This Isn’t a Normal Saturday on Rocky Top
To The checkerboards series
Starting game week and every week after you’ll get:
Sundays: The Hangover
Wednesdays: Game of Inches
Thursdays: The Other Sideline
Fridays: I’m Calling It
Same days every week. Honest game recap and reactions. A focused look at one big thing for the next game. A look at the opponent. Score prediction the day before kickoff. No ads. No Paywall. Just honest unfiltered weekly takes on the Vols.
I’m Calling It: Texas
Tennessee vs Texas game preview and prediction.
The Other Sideline: Texas
Texas is loaded with NFL talent on both sides of the ball. The roster on paper is as good as anyone in the sport.
Game of Inches: Stay on schedule or hand the game to a freshman
Tennessee has to stay on schedule in this one or risk turning to a true freshman to make all the plays.
The Hangover: Kennesaw State
The Vols have done their job up to this point. The season is about to get real.
News
William Inge Hospitalized, Will Miss Texas Game
Tennessee linebackers coach William Inge is in the hospital with a personal medical issue and will miss Saturday’s game against No. 1 Texas, the university announced Thursday. “Tennessee linebackers coach William Inge has been in the hospital dealing with a personal medical issue,” the school said. “Coach Inge and his family appreciate your prayers and…
Initial Injury Report vs Texas
The first SEC availability report for Saturday’s Tennessee-Texas game was released Wednesday night. It will be updated daily and again 90 minutes before kickoff. Tennessee listed tight end Ethan Davis, wide receiver Joakim Dodson, linebacker Jaedon Harmon, defensive back Edrees Farooq, cornerback Jadais Richard and safety Dylan Lewis as out. Running back Javin Gordon and…
President Trump Attending Tennessee vs Texas
President Donald Trump plans to attend Saturday’s game between No. 14 Tennessee and No. 1 Texas at Neyland Stadium, the White House confirmed. The noon ET kickoff on ABC is the SEC opener for both 3-0 teams and the first campus meeting between the programs. ESPN’s College GameDay will also be in Knoxville. Knoxville police…
Football
This Is Not A Normal Saturday In Knoxville
GameDay is on the Hill. No. 1 Texas is in town. And the President is coming to Neyland. The football still has to be played.
Vanilla Vols Handle Kennesaw State
Tennessee 42, Kennesaw State 9 KNOXVILLE — Faizon Brandon threw for a touchdown and ran for another and Daune Morris rushed for 116 yards as No. 15 Tennessee beat Kennesaw State 42-9 on Saturday night at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee finished nonconference play 3-0. Kennesaw State dropped to 1-2. Brandon completed 18 of 26 passes for…
Vols Run Through Georgia Tech
Tennessee 45, Georgia Tech 24 ATLANTA — DeSean Bishop ran for 147 yards and two touchdowns and freshman Faizon Brandon threw two scoring passes as No. 18 Tennessee beat Georgia Tech 45-24 on Saturday night at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Tennessee improved to 2-0. Georgia Tech fell to 0-2. Brandon completed 10 of 21 passes for…
Mike Matthews Just Took the Room Over
Four catches. 132 yards. Two touchdowns longer than 50. Brandon can get him the ball and Geogia Tech has to pick a poison.
Tennessee Handles Furman 56-9
Tennessee wins its opening game behind a solid start from its true freshman quarterback.
Basketball
Tennessee Partners with Axle Logistics for First-Ever Basketball Jersey Patches
Photo: Tennessee Athletics Tennessee Athletics announced Tuesday that Axle Logistics will become the first official jersey patch sponsor in school history. The Knoxville-based company will appear on both the men’s and women’s basketball uniforms beginning this season.The five-year agreement averages more than $3 million annually, according to industry sources. It marks the first time any…
Final Four or Bust for This Tennessee Team
This basketball team isn’t built to make another elite eight run and be happy.
Juke Harris is Ready to Take Over at Tennessee
Juke Harris put up 21 points a night and led the country in scoring jump. Tennessee finally has its next go to scorer.
