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By Times Free Press Staff September 1, 2026

Vols expecting more ‘chills’ as Saturday’s opener approaches

Wrangling up more than 100,000 people can be quite the difficult challenge. Unless, of course, the Tennessee Volunteers are playing inside Neyland Stadium.

By David Paschall August 30, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo by Peyton Collinmore / Tennessee fans cheer for their Volunteers inside Neyland Stadium last September during the 44-41 overtime loss to Georgia.

Kickoff for 2026 arrives with lawsuits hanging over college sports

When it comes to major college football, threats, lawsuits and instability are now as common as play-action passes and handoffs.

By EDDIE PELLS / The Associated Press August 30, 2026

LSU's football program has been in the spotlight recently not only because of its new head coach, Lane Kiffin, and its ranking in the preseason AP Top 25, but because the Tigers are seeking to add players to their roster who have previously signed with NFL teams. (AP File Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Hargis: What we know, what we think, what we need to see from 2026 Vols

College football season is finally here, and now the guesswork, projections and predictions will be replaced by actual on-field production.

By Stephen Hargis August 29, 2026

Josh Heupel, center, enters his sixth football season as Tennessee's head coach coming off a disappointing 8-5 overall record in 2025 that included a 4-4 mark in SEC competition and a Music City Bowl loss to Big Ten member Illinois. (AP Photo/James Pugh)

David Sanders Jr. ready to smile, be nasty as left tackle for Vols

University of Tennessee sophomore offensive tackle David Sanders Jr. has lots of reasons to smile. So he does. A lot.

By David Paschall August 29, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo by Kate Luffman / Tennessee sophomore David Sanders Jr. will be the starting left tackle this season after starting the final six games last year at right tackle.

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UTC defense delivered on pregame plan to ‘change the narrative’

Somewhere in the middle of the scouting report the UTC defense carried into Thursday night's 2026 season opener was a single page with three words on it.

By Gene Henley August 29, 2026

Contributed photo / A host of UTC defenders, led by Jaden Nelson (29), make a play in Thursday's 24-10 win at the University of West Georgia.

North Carolina beats TCU to kick off Bill Belichick’s second season

North Carolina beat TCU at the Aer Lingus College Football Classic on Saturday in Dublin, Ireland, the first FBS game of the 2026 season.

By The Associated Press August 29, 2026

North Carolina quarterback Billy Edwards Jr., second from left, follows through on a pass during the Aer Lingus College Football Classic against TCU on Saturday at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

Vols’ 27-year-old punter eager to cap his stellar college career

University of Tennessee punter Jackson Ross is 27 years old, with the fifth-year senior five years removed from his days in Australian Rules Football.

By David Paschall August 28, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo / Tennessee fifth-year senior punter Jackson Ross averaged 44.0 yards per attempt last season, when he placed 51.3% of his punts inside the 20-yard line and was a Ray Guy Award semifinalist.

College football’s international journey adds another stop in London

College football games have been played outside the United States for more than 100 years, but the sport's international reach has gotten farther over time.

By KEN MAGUIRE / The Associated Press August 28, 2026

Notre Dame's mascot waves the flag to celebrate after the Fighting Irish scored against Navy in the 2023 Aer Lingus College Fooball Classic at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. (AP File Photo/Peter Morrison)

Mocs win season opener despite missing multiple key players

Led by running back Kevin Lalin and a strong defense, UTC kicked off its 2026 football season Thursday night with a road win against West Georgia.

By Gene Henley August 27, 2026

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