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Vols’ Carter hoping for big donation total against Texas

Tennessee senior linebacker Arion Carter won't disclose an exact amount he wants to donate to cancer research this Saturday, when the No. 14 Volunteers welcome No. 1 Texas to Neyland Stadium.

By David Paschall September 22, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo by Kate Luffman / Tennessee's Arion Carter (7) celebrates with fellow senior linebacker Amare Campbell during last Saturday night's 42-9 thumping of Kennesaw State.

Brandon’s early maturity to be put to the test for Vols

Saturday's noon showdown between No. 1 Texas and No. 14 Tennessee inside Neyland Stadium contains starting quarterbacks who were former five-star signees.

By David Paschall September 21, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo by Andrew Ferguson / Faizon Brandon has yet to throw an interception through Tennessee's 3-0 start, but the freshman quarterback will face his first Southeastern Conference foe Saturday when No. 1 Texas visits.

Paschall: Stunning wins for Kentucky, Vandy; now it’s UT-UT week

Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel took issue last Monday when a reporter phrased Saturday night's game against Kennesaw State as a "tuneup" for the Volunteers.

By David Paschall September 20, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo by Andrew Ferguson / Tennessee defensive end Tyree Weathersby (18) and his teammates celebrate a fumble recovery during Saturday night's 42-9 win over Kennesaw State.

AP Top 25: Ole Miss moves into top five; SEC has 10 teams in poll

The 16-member SEC has 10 teams in The Associated Press college football poll released Sunday, including No. 2 Georgia, No. 8 Alabama and No. 14 Tennessee.

By ERIC OLSON / The Associated Press September 20, 2026

Ole Miss football coach Pete Golding walks down the field near the home sideline during Saturday night's SEC game against visiting LSU at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford. Golding's Rebels held off a late drive by Lane Kiffin's Tigers to win 32-24. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Morris powers No. 15 Vols past Kennesaw State; No. 1 Texas is next

Daune Morris met the moment Saturday night.

By David Paschall September 19, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo / Tennessee sophomore running back Daune Morris notched his first career 100-yard performance with the Volunteers during Saturday night's win over Kennesaw State.

Former Nittany Lions trio thriving for the Vols

The Penn State effect on the Tennessee Volunteers has produced immediate dividends this football season.

By David Paschall September 18, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo / Tennessee defensive tackle Xavier Gilliam (2), a Penn State transfer, already has 5.5 tackles for loss for the Volunteers, which places him fourth nationally.

Vols’ David Sanders Jr. not satisfied with start to the season

Tennessee ranks sixth nationally in rushing offense, averaging 314.0 yards per game following decisive victories over Furman and Georgia Tech.

By David Paschall September 17, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo / Sophomore left tackle David Sanders Jr. greets Tennessee fans following last Saturday night's 45-24 win at Georgia Tech.

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Pasquali’s Pix: Kiffin to conquer his former stomping grounds

Auburn hosting Florida this week is getting a fraction of the national attention that Lane Kiffin and the LSU-Ole Miss showdown in Oxford is receiving.

By David Paschall September 16, 2026

Auburn Athletics photo / Auburn first-year football coach Alex Golesh speaks to his team before last Saturday night's 43-8 win over Southern Miss.

Vols enjoying their four-linebacker lineup under Knowles

One of those "good problems to have" leading up to Tennessee's season centered around new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles and how he would handle a deep linebacker position.