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Iamaleava misses Friday’s practice on heels of conflicting NIL reports

One of the most stabilizing factors within Tennessee's football program at the start of spring practice is suddenly among the most uncertain.

By David Paschall April 11, 2025

Tennessee Athletics photo by Kate Luffman / Tennessee redshirt sophomore quarterback Nico Iamaleava, shown during the team's second spring scrimmage Monday, did not go through Friday's final practice before Saturday afternoon's Orange & White Game.

Young receivers will be a focus of Vols’ spring game Saturday

Tennessee has gone through spring football practice with only six scholarship receivers.

By David Paschall April 11, 2025

Tennessee Athletics photo by Kate Luffman / Tennessee freshman receiver Travis Smith Jr. will take part in his first Orange & White Game on Saturday afternoon at Neyland Stadium.

Duke transfer vying to be ‘Star’ running back for Vols

Tennessee still has an incredibly experienced running back despite losing Dylan Sampson early to the NFL.

By David Paschall April 9, 2025

Tennessee Athletics photo / Tennessee senior running back Star Thomas led Duke in rushing last year with 871 yards during a 9-3 regular season for the Blue Devils.

Russell, freshman bats pace Vols to easy win over Hornets

Eight-run innings are always welcome, especially for teams that could use a nice bounce back.

By David Paschall April 8, 2025

Tennessee Athletics photo / Tennessee pitcher AJ Russell gets a pregame hug of support from fellow pitcher Nate Snead (7) before Russell worked the first two innings of Tuesday night's 10-2 win over Alabama State.

Boo Carter showing ability to be ‘dynamic playmaker’ for Vols

Wanting to play on both sides of the football and being able to play on both sides of the football are two very different things.

By David Paschall April 7, 2025

Tennessee Athletics photo by Kate Luffman / Tennessee sophomore Boo Carter, who has worked on offense, defense and special teams this spring, takes a break during Monday's scrimmage inside Neyland Stadium.

Vols add Vanderbilt forward Jaylen Carey via the transfer portal

Tennessee essentially played the entire 2024-25 basketball season with two traditional forwards, Felix Okpara and Cade Phillips.

By David Paschall April 7, 2025

Vanderbilt Athletics photo / Tennessee has added former Vanderbilt forward Jaylen Carey through the NCAA transfer portal. The 6-foot-8, 265-pounder racked up 32 points and 17 rebounds in his two meetings against the Volunteers this past season.

Unique week ahead for Vols as Doyle, Fischer return to Ole Miss

It's homecoming week for Tony Vitello's Tennessee Volunteers.

By David Paschall April 6, 2025

Tennessee Athletics photo / Tennessee junior pitcher Liam Doyle, who has been a part of two combined no-hitters this season, will return to Ole Miss later this week. Doyle played for the Rebels last year.

Texas A&M obliterates Vols pitching in doubleheader sweep

Texas A&M entered its weekend series at Tennessee as this season's most disappointing team in college baseball and then promptly got run-ruled Friday night by the Volunteers.

By David Paschall April 5, 2025

Tennessee Athletics photo / Tennessee junior pitcher Marcus Phillips struggled for the first time this season, allowing three home runs during Saturday afternoon's 9-3 loss to Texas A&M. The Volunteers also lost to the Aggies in the second game of the doubleheader 17-6.

Crabtree eager continue the special teams success for Vols

Tennessee's special teams coordinator for Josh Heupel's first four seasons was Mike Ekeler, who had a lengthy background in football's third phase, having headed up Georgia's special teams during Mark Richt's final two seasons as Bulldogs coach in 2014-15.