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Tanner Johnson

Tanner Johnson

Joined: Sep 9, 2024

Oklahoma offensive coordinator Seth Littrell talks with quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) before a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Tulane Green Wave at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.
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Why Tennessee Being a Touchdown Favorite at Oklahoma Is Historic

Oklahoma is not used to being big underdogs anywhere, especially at home.

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Sep 14, 2024; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Chris Brazzell II (17) catches a pass for a touchdown against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Tennessee Rises in National Polls Ahead of Oklahoma Showdown

The Vols jumped over another SEC team to claim their highest ranking of the season.

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Tennessee defensive back Boo Carter (23) celebrates after sacking Chattanooga quarterback Chase Artopoeus (9) during Tennessee's game against Chattanooga in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.
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Vols Freshman DB Boo Carter Named Top 10 Freshman by ESPN

The young star defensive back is getting some national recognition.

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Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) throws to wide receiver Kaleb Webb (84) during the NCAA college football game against UTSA on Saturday, September 23, 2023 in Knoxville, Tenn.
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Tennessee to Debut Orange Britches for 2024 vs. Kent State

The return of the fan-favorite orange pants is happening on Saturday night.

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Sep 7, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Dylan Sampson (6) runs as North Carolina State Wolfpack safety Bishop Fitzgerald (7) defends during the second half at the Dukes Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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How Much Should the Starters Play Against Kent State?

How many reps are enough against a team of this caliber?

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Aug 25, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo during the second half against the Washington Commanders at Commanders Field. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
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Patriots Head Coach and VFL Jerod Mayo Trolls Former NC State QB Jacoby Brissett

The coach and the quarterback seemed to have settled a wager regarding the Tennessee vs NC State game.

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Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel speaks while Pilot employees and family members attend the Pilot team celebration at Neyland Stadium preserved by Pilot on Tuesday, August, 2024.
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"I'm Still a Kid at Heart": Josh Heupel Talks Culture of Fun at Tennessee

Tennessee's head coach knows how to enjoy his very stressful job.

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Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop (18) is defended by N.C. State defensive edge Noah Potter (97) at the NCAA College football game between Tennessee and NC State on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 in Charlotte, NC.
Football

DeSean Bishop Has Given Tennessee the Third Running Back it Needed

The hometown hero has found his role in the Vols' backfield.

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Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) looks to pass at the NCAA College football game between Tennessee and NC State on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 in Charlotte, NC.
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Nico Iamaleava Named SEC Freshman of the Week Again

It has been a great start to the season for Nico and he is starting to stack up some conference honors.

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Sep 7, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel questions a call by the officials during the second quarter against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at the Dukes Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Josh Heupel Proud of Run Game, Calls Air Raid Label 'Laughable'

Tennessee's head coach does not understand why anyone would call Tennessee's offense an air raid.

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