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Pickens doesn’t skip a beat; football Vols have rare day trip

Nine days after Tennessee's 2026 season ended, Karlyn Pickens was back in the circle Wednesday night, pitching for the Carolina Blaze of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League

By David Paschall June 11, 2026

Carolina Blaze photo / Former Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens celebrates Wednesday night after winning her Athletes Unlimited Softball League debut with the Carolina Blaze.

Vols to host Longhorns at noon; Mocs vs. Tide kickoff time also set

The Tennessee Volunteers had nine evening kickoffs during the 2024 season and nine afternoon kickoffs last year.

By David Paschall June 10, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo / Tennessee will face Texas on Sept. 26 at noon on either ABC or ESPN in the Neyland Stadium "checkerboard" game for the Volunteers.

Vols tabbed with nation’s top portal class: ‘These guys can hoop’

It's meet and greet time in Tennessee.

By David Paschall June 9, 2026

Notre Dame Athletics photo / Former Notre Dame combination guard Jalen Haralson is part of Tennessee's top-ranked transfer portal class that is now practicing in Knoxville.

Peach State defensive back becomes 12th commitment for Vols

Tennessee continues to assemble a football recruiting class heavy on Volunteer State and Peach State prospects.

By David Paschall June 8, 2026

Photo courtesy of 247Sports.com / Defensive back Dylan Haley from the Atlanta suburb of Flowery Branch has become Tennessee's 12th commitment for its 2027 signing class.

Toughest tests for Vols could be Lone Star State foes

For the past half century, the most challenging opponent on Tennessee's football docket has typically been either Alabama, Florida or Georgia.

By David Paschall June 8, 2026

Texas A&M Athletics photo / Former Montgomery Bell Academy quarterback Marcel Reed will be looking to defeat his home-state team on Nov. 14, when his Texas A&M Aggies face Tennessee in College Station.

Vols up to 11 commitments with addition of massive defensive tackle

Tennessee went the junior-college route for its 11th football commitment of the 2027 signing cycle, receiving a nonbinding pledge Sunday from defensive tackle Christian Mays.

By David Paschall June 7, 2026

Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel is continuing to build his program's recruiting class for the 2027 cycle, with the Vols having gained multiple commitments this weekend from prospects visiting Knoxville. (AP File Photo/George Walker IV)

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Hargis: Vols take their turn to convince Baylor’s DGG to stay ‘home’

Ohio State made its official on-campus recruiting pitch to Baylor School running back David Gabriel Georges last weekend. Now the Tennessee Volunteers are getting their chance.

By Stephen Hargis June 6, 2026

Staff file photo / Baylor School running back David Gabriel Georges, one of the most highly sought-after college football prospects in the country, is making his official visit to the University of Tennessee this weekend.

Tennessee’s athletic year highlighted by success in softball, men’s hoops

Qualifying for the postseason has become a given for the University of Tennessee in its five most prominent sports.

By David Paschall June 6, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo by Kate Luffman / Transfer quarterback Joey Aguilar (6) led Tennessee to its first win at Florida since 2003, but the Volunteers would lose their final two games to finish 8-5.

Vols snag four-star tight end; Elander tabs new pitching coach

Oak Ridge High School tight end Malik Howard has held a scholarship offer from Tennessee for two full years. He decided to turn that offer into a commitment Saturday.