Pruitt talks Tennessee win over Mississippi State

Vols begin preparing for TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

After taking almost two weeks off following its regular-season finale against Vanderbilt, Tennessee began preparing Friday for its showdown with Indiana in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Jan. 2 in Jacksonville, Fla.

Vols' Barnes: Penny and I haven't talked, but that's normal

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks before practice on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, saying he hasn't spoken with Memphis coach Penny Hardaway since last season's drama between the two, but that it's not unusual for coaches to not speak for a while.

Vols' Rick Barnes talks Memphis, Penny, series future

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks before practice on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, discussing the 19th-ranked Vols' upcoming game against 13th-ranked Memphis, as well as Tigers coach Penny Hardaway and the future of the heated, in-state rivalry.

Vols' Barnes: Basketball in Tennessee under-appreciated nationally

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks before practice on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, saying that the state of Tennessee has as many or more great college programs than any other state, and that it should be given more attention and respect nationally.

Rick Barnes: Vols' Yves Pons might be nation's best defender

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks before practice on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, saying Vols junior guard Yves Pons is college basketball's best defender when he's locked in, and that few people can truly guard all five positions the way he can.

Omari Thomas commits to Vols, discusses decision

Four-star Class of 2020 defensive lineman Omari Thomas of Briarcrest Christian School in Eads, Tenn., announces his commitment to Tennessee and explains why he picked the Vols.

Devonta Smith - La Salle - 2019 Title Game

Three-star Devonta Smith leads title game win

Rick Barnes: Nobody has seen how good Vols' Nkamhoua can be

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his 21st-ranked Vols' 72-43 win over Florida A&M on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Thompson-Boling Arena, saying no one has seen freshman Olivier Nkamhoua be anywhere near as good as he can and will be.

Rick Barnes pleased with Tennessee's defense

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his 21st-ranked Vols' 72-43 win over Florida A&M on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Thompson-Boling Arena, saying he's been mostly pleased with his team's defensive performance so far this season.

Energy, focus earning Vols' Ticket Gaines more minutes

Tennessee freshman guard Davonte "Ticket" Gaines speaks with reporters after the 21st-ranked Vols' 72-43 win over Florida A&M on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, saying that his competitive spirit and focus on understanding his role has gotten him more minutes as a freshman.

Vols' Nkamhoua excited by Rick Barnes' view of his potential

Tennessee freshman forward Olivier Nkamhoua speaks with reporters after the 21st-ranked Vols' 72-43 win over Florida A&M on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, saying he's excited by Rick Barnes' view of his potential and hopes to prove his coach correct.

Rick Barnes on lessons learned at Emerald Coast Classic

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes looks back at the two games the Vols played in the Emerald Coast Classic in Destin, Fla.

Daniel Bituli proud of standard Tennessee's seniors set this season

Tennessee linebacker Daniel Bituli discusses the life lessons he's taken from his career with the Vols, the foundation his senior class has helped set for the program's future and Saturday's win against Vanderbilt.

Jennings, Vols celebrate win over Vanderbilt

Tennessee senior wide receiver Jauan Jennings and his teammates celebrate the Vols' 28-10 win over Vanderbilt on Saturday in their regular-season finale at Neyland Stadium.

Vols getting ready for Vanderbilt

Coming off a win at Missouri, Tennessee was back on the practice field Tuesday afternoon to continue preparing for its regular-season finale Saturday against in-state rival Vanderbilt.

Tennessee's remarkable turnaround bodes well for Jeremy Pruitt era

National Analyst Brad Crawford joins Kevin Boilard on College Football Roll Call at 247Sports to detail the Tennessee Volunteers' recent turnaround.

Daniel Bituli reveals how Vols rose up from 'rock bottom' this season

Tennessee senior linebacker Daniel Bituli talks about the Vols turning their season around from 1-4 to a bowl game and the team's turning point after the loss to Florida in September.

'Resilient' Vols turned season around after bad start

Tennessee senior linebacker Darrell Taylor discusses his team's turnaround from a 1-4 start to bowl eligibility after Saturday night's win at Missouri.

Vols celebrate 24-20 win at Missouri, clinch bowl berth

Tennessee celebrates a 24-20 win over Missouri Saturday night at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo., giving the Vols five wins in the last six games and clinching a bowl game for the first time since 2016.

Vols continue preparing for Missouri

The Tennessee football team practiced again Wednesday afternoon to continue preparing for its game Saturday night at Missouri.

Vols getting ready for Missouri

Coming off an open date last week, Tennessee was back on the practice field Tuesday afternoon to continue preparing for its game Saturday night at Missouri.

Trey Smith: 'I know I'm capable of playing tackle'

Tennessee star offensive lineman Trey Smith has settled in playing guard for the Vols, but he still studies NFL tackles and thinks he could play the position.

Jeremy Pruitt still pushing Vols to play 'complete game'

Defensive lineman LaTrell Bumphus talks about his transition from tight end to the defensive line and how head coach Jeremy Pruitt is still pushing Tennessee to play a 'complete game' with two games left of the regular season.

'Toughness' igniting improvement for Tennessee's defensive line

Defensive lineman Ja'Quain Blakely discusses his transition from playing offense to becoming a defensive lineman and reveals why the Vols have played well on the defensive line this season.

Which game was the turning point this season for Tennessee's defense?

Tennessee linebacker Daniel Bituli reveals which game this season was the turning point for the Vols on defense this season and discusses Nigel Warrior's leadership and how easy it was to buy into Jeremy Pruitt and the coaching staff.

Kivon Bennett finds home as pass-rushing presence for Vols

Kivon Bennett discusses his transition from the defensive line to outside linebacker and how he's been able to become a significant contributor as a pass-rusher for the Vols.

Rick Barnes talks Vols win over No. 20 Washington

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes talks about his team's 75-62 win over No. 20 Washington in the James Naismith Classic on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

Garth Brooks discusses Neyland Stadium show

Country music star Garth Brooks spoke with GoVols247 on Friday about his show Saturday night at Neyland Stadium and why it's important to him and members of his crew to play at the Vols' historic home.

Rick Barnes breaks down his star-studded 2020 signing class

Rick Barnes on Tennessee's 2020 signing class, Saturday's matchup against No. 20 Washington and the progress made by his Vols through two games.

Vols go back to work during open date

With Tennessee enjoying another open date this week going into its final two regular-season games, the Vols went back to work with a practice Wednesday afternoon at Haslam Field.

Should college basketball players get one free transfer?

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes is asked during his Monday press conference about the possibility of college basketball going to a system that allows on free transfer.

'I'm just really proud of my team': Daniel Bituli emotional after Vols win at Kentucky

Tennessee linebacker Daniel Bituli described the locker room celebration for the Vols after their nail-biting win at Kentucky.

Tennessee defense 'had all the belief in the world' they would get fourth-down stop to beat Kentucky

Tennessee outside linebacker Darrell Taylor discusses the Vols' win at Kentucky, including the defense's mindset before the decisive fourth-and-goal play in the final minutes.

'The man's just resilient': QB Guarantano delivers again off bench for Vols

Tennessee offensive lineman Trey Smith hails quarterback Jarrett Guarantano for coming off the bench to lead the Vols to a road win at Kentucky

Vols celebrate 17-13 win at Kentucky after goal-line stand

Tennessee makes a goal-line stand on fourth-and-1 with the game on the line then celebrates a 17-13 win over Kentucky at Kroger Field in Lexington.

Pruitt not pleased with Vols' Wednesday practice

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after practice on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, saying that for the first time in a while he really wasn't happy with his team's practice.

Vols' Bituli impressed with Kentucky's Bowden

Tennessee senior linebacker Daniel Bituli speaks with reporters before practice on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, saying he's been impressed with Kentucky receiver-turned-quarterback Lynn Bowden.

Several Tennessee O-lineman playing through pain

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after practice on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, saying several of his offensive linemen have been banged up the past two weeks but are fighting to stay on the field and contribute.

Vols' Pruitt: Rotating QBs doesn't have to disrupt flow

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after practice on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, saying that rotating quarterbacks doesn't necessarily have to disrupt the flow of an offense, but that mistakes from offensive players can and do disrupt the flow.

Vols' Bituli: I'll play 150 snaps per game if needed

Tennessee senior linebacker Daniel Bituli speaks with reporters before practice on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, saying he's playing a lot of snaps every game but would happily play 150 per game if his team needed it.

Jauan Jennings talks 'Juiceman' nickname

Tennessee senior wide receiver Jauan Jennings speaks with reporters before practice on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, discussing why some people in the program have nicknamed him "Juiceman."

Vols' Jennings wowed by Guarantano's toughness

Tennessee senior wide receiver Jauan Jennings speaks with reporters before practice on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, saying he's consistently wowed by the toughness of Vols junior quarterback Jarrett Guarantano.

Vols' QBs continue preparing for Kentucky

With Tennessee's quarterback plans for this week still unclear, all three of the Vols' scholarship quarterbacks continued preparing for their game at Kentucky during Wednesday's practice at Haslam Field.

Vols' Yves Pons more confident, comfortable

Tennessee junior wing Yves Pons speaks with reporters after his team's 78-63 win over UNC Asheville on Tuesday, Nov. 4. 2019, saying he's more comfortable and confident on offense than he was when he first arrived from France two years ago.

Barnes high on upside of Vols freshman Nkamhoua

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his team's 78-63 win over UNC Asheville on Tuesday, Nov. 4. 2019, saying he's really high on the upside of freshman forward Olivier Nkamhoua from Finland.

Barnes: Vols playing hard but not smart

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his team's 78-63 win over UNC Asheville on Tuesday, Nov. 4. 2019, saying his team is playing hard but isn't playing smart.

Barnes not happy with sloppiness from Turner, Bowden

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his team's 78-63 win over UNC Asheville on Tuesday, Nov. 4. 2019, saying he needs to see better decision-making from senior guards Lamonte Turner and Jordan Bowden.

Vols' QBs getting ready for Kentucky

With Tennessee's quarterback plans for this week again unclear, the Vols' three scholarship quarterbacks continued preparing for their game Saturday night at Kentucky during Wednesday's practice at Haslam Field.

Aubrey Solomon on joining Vols from Michigan: 'The real question is why wouldn't I choose Tennessee'

Tennessee defensive lineman Aubrey Solomon discusses his transfer to the Vols from Michigan, the defense's performance this season and Saturday's game against Kentucky.

Tennessee might play three QBs at Kentucky

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, saying the Vols might play all their of their quarterbacks — Brian Maurer, Jarrett Guarantano and J.T. Shrout — in their upcoming game at Kentucky.

Vols' Pruitt: Kentucky will be 'line-of-scrimmage game'

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, saying the Vols' upcoming game against run-heavy Kentucky will be a 'line-of-scrimmage' game.

Turnover margin key to Tennessee turnaround

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, saying there's been no secret formula for his team's turnaround from 1-4 to 4-5. He said the Vols have started winning the turnover margin and have played cleaner football, but he added that they still have a long way to go.

Vols' Pruitt impressed with Kentucky

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, saying he's been impressed with upcoming opponent Kentucky and the way the Wildcats have reinvented themselves on fly during the season.

247Sports Recruiting Report: FSU already fighting through Willie Taggart fallout

247Sports' Kevin Boilard delivers the biggest college football recruiting stories of the past week.

Fulkerson on Vols' preseason ranking: I don't know or care

Tennessee junior forward John Fulkerson speaks with reporters after his team's 107-59 exhibition win over Eastern New Mexico on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, saying he doesn't care that people are predicting a more humble season for the Vols and thinks they can succeed.

Barnes: Vols have more than two scorers

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his team's 107-59 exhibition win over Eastern New Mexico on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, saying his Vols have more scorers than just senior guards Lamonte Turner and Jordan Bowden.

Vols freshman Josiah-Jordan James knocking off rust

Touted Tennessee freshman guard Josiah-Jordan James speaks with reporters after his team's 107-59 exhibition win over Eastern New Mexico on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, saying it was good to play 'OK' despite recently missing six weeks with a hip injury.

Barnes pleased with Vols' freshman in Thompson-Boling debut

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his team's 107-59 exhibition win over Eastern New Mexico on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, saying he was mostly pleased with the performances of his true freshmen in their first game at Thompson-Boling Arena.

Barnes OK with everything but turnovers in Vols' win

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with reporters after his team's 107-59 exhibition win over Eastern New Mexico on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, saying the Vols were OK other than their 18 turnovers.

Vols' QBs continue preparing for UAB

With Tennessee's quarterback plans for this week still unclear, the Vols' three scholarship quarterbacks continued preparing for their home game against UAB during Wednesday's practice inside the Anderson Training Center.

Vols' quarterbacks back on field after injuries

Tennessee quarterbacks Brian Maurer and Jarrett Guarantano, who both are coming off recent injuries, were back in action Tuesday afternoon at Haslam Field preparing for the Vols' home game Saturday night against UAB.

Jauan Jennings: Tennessee 'means everything to me'

Tennessee senior wide receiver Jauan Jennings speaks with reporters before practice on Oct. 29, 2019, saying he's a Tennessee kid from a Tennessee family and that the state of Tennessee and University of Tennessee mean 'everything' to him.

Vols' Jennings care more about wins than awards

Tennessee senior wide receiver Jauan Jennings speaks with reporters before practice on Oct. 29, 2019, saying it was neat to be named SEC Player of the Week but that he was happier about his team beating South Carolina over the weekend.

Vols' Bituli talks game-sealing block punt TD

Tennessee senior linebacker Daniel Bituli speaks with reporters before practice on Oct. 29, 2019, discussing his game-sealing blocked punt and touchdown recovery in the Vols' win over South Carolina at Neyland Stadium.

To'o To'o: Vols defense improving but can't stop now

Tennessee freshman linebacker Henry To'o To'o speaks with reporters before practice on Oct. 29, 2019, saying the Vols have improved a lot defensively throughout the season but can't afford to stop now.

Vols' To'o To'o: Pruitt will 'do anything for his players'

Tennessee freshman linebacker Henry To'o To'o speaks with reporters before practice on Oct. 29, 2019, saying Vols head coach Jeremy Pruitt has proved he's a guy willing to 'do anything' for his players.

Vols freshman To'o To'o emerging as leader

Tennessee freshman linebacker Henry To'o To'o speaks with reporters before practice on Oct. 29, 2019, saying he doesn't consider himself a natural leader but concedes that others seem to say that's the case. Either way, he says he wants the best for everyone around him.

Vols celebrate after 41-21 win over South Carolina

Tennessee players celebrate a 41-21 win over South Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019 at Neyland Stadium.

Vols' QBs continue preparing for Gamecocks

With Tennessee freshman quarterback Brian Maurer having been ruled doubtful for Saturday's game, the Vols' other two scholarship quarterbacks continued preparing for the Gamecocks during Wednesday's practice at Haslam Field.

Vols' quarterbacks getting ready for South Carolina

Coming off Tennessee freshman quarterback Brian Maurer's injury Saturday at Alabama, the Vols' quarterbacks were back on the practice field Tuesday afternoon as they continued preparing for Saturday's home game against South Carolina..

Jaylen McCollough breaks down how he notched his first career sack in Tennessee's loss at Alabama

Tennessee freshman defensive back Jaylen McCollough discusses what the Vols can take away from the loss at Alabama and recaps what happened when he got his first career sack.

Tennessee freshman 'Tank' McCollough reveals how he got his nickname

Tennessee freshman defensive back Jaylen McCollough explains how he got his nickname "Tank" and describes how it matches his playing style.

Wanya Morris OL progress, bowl game possibility

Freshman OL Wanya Morris talks about the progress being made by Tennessee's offensive line and looks back at Saturday night's game at Alabama.

Butler: Vols know 'what we're able to do' on DL

Tennessee defensive lineman Matthew Butler discusses the Vols' improved play up front defensively and what they've seen on film from South Carolina.

IZOD Historical Moments: Alabama and Tennessee Renew Rivalry

CBS Sports celebrates the 150th anniversary of college football with IZOD Historical Moments by taking a look at the historic rivalry between Alabama and Tennessee

Vols' Pruitt: Winning habits require great discipline

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after practice on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, saying that developing winning habits in a program is something that requires great discipline and mental toughness for a sustained period of time.

Pruitt: Vols focusing on themselves, not Bama

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after practice on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, saying he and his team are focused on themselves and not their upcoming opponent — No. 1 Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa.

Vols' Jeremy Pruitt talks return to Tuscaloosa

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after practice on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, saying he's thankful for everything Alabama offered him as a student, player and coach, but that he's focused on Tennessee heading into the Vols' upcoming trip to Tuscaloosa to face the top-ranked Tide.

Vols in wait-and-see mode with Brian Maurer

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after practice on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, saying freshman quarterback Brian Maurer will be a 'game-time decision' at Alabama after suffering a concussion in the previous week's win over Mississippi State.

Pruitt doesn't want to harness Vols' Maurer

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after practice on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, saying he doesn't want to harness the playmaking instincts of freshman quarterback Brian Maurer but does want him to be smart while adjusting to the speed of the college game.

Maurer, Vols continue preparing for No. 1 Alabama

Freshman quarterback Brian Maurer and the rest of the Tennessee football team practiced again Wednesday at Haslam Field in preparation for the Vols' game Saturday night at top-ranked Alabama.

Tennessee commit Keon Johnson showing steady improvement

247Sports' Director of Recruiting Evan Daniels breaks down how five-star Tennessee commit Keon Johnson has shown steady improvement.

Vols getting ready for top-ranked Alabama

Coming off its win over Mississippi State on Saturday, the Tennessee football team was back on the practice field Tuesday afternoon at Haslam Field to prepare for its game Saturday night at rival Alabama, the nation's top-ranked team.

Vols' Bituli: We made it easy for Bama in 2018

Tennessee senior linebacker Daniel Bituli speaks with reporters on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, saying the Vols made things way too easy last season against upcoming opponent Alabama. The Tide built a 28-0 lead in the first quarter in 2018.

Vols' Daniel Bituli: Alabama is special on offense

Tennessee senior inside linebacker Daniel Bituli speaks with reporters on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, saying upcoming opponent Alabama is special and dynamic offensively.

Matt Butler: Defense can be bulldozer pushing Vols forward

Tennessee junior defensive lineman Matthew Butler speaks with reporters on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, saying the Vols' defense can serve as a bulldozer pushing the team forward the rest of the season.

Vols' Butler on No. 1 Bama: Our goal is to win every game

Tennessee junior defensive lineman Matthew Butler speaks with reporters on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, saying the Vols know they're about to play No. 1 Alabama on its own field, but that their plan is to win every game, including this one.

Vols' Trey Smith talks toughness, 'orange britches'

Tennessee junior offensive lineman Trey Smith speaks with reporters on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, discussing his reputation as the team's meanest O-lineman and his fondness for the Vols' rarely used orange uniform pants.

Jauan Jennings: Brian Maurer's runs give Vols juice

Tennessee senior wide receiver Jauan Jennings speaks with reporters on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, saying freshman quarterback Brian Maurer's athleticism reminds him of Josh Dobbs and gives the Vols juice.

Vols' Jennings on No. 1 Bama: Upsets happen in football

Tennessee junior offensive lineman Trey Smith speaks with reporters on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, saying the Vols' upcoming opponent — top-ranked Alabama in its own stadium — is really tough, but that every Saturday proves anything can happen.

Theo Jackson on Tennessee's defensive adjustments against Miss. State

Tennessee safety Theo Jackson looks back at the defensive performance against Mississippi State and what the Vols are facing with No. 1 Alabama.

Darrell Taylor on the win over Miss. State, facing No. 1 Alabama

Tennessee's Darrell Taylor talks about the play of the Vols' defense in the win over Mississippi State, how he views the first half of the season and what they're focusing on from here.

Marquez Callaway on Tyler Byrd's emotional touchdown

Tennessee wide receiver Marquez Callaway talks about Tyler Byrd's late touchdown against Mississippi State and what the win meant for the Vols.

SEC News of the Week: LSU thrives while Georgia left to pick up pieces

247Sports' Kevin Boilard delivers the biggest stories from the SEC this week.

Pruitt talks Tennessee win over Mississippi State

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after his team's 20-10 win over Mississippi State on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, saying the Vols made some mistakes but fought through them to earn a badly-needed win.

Tennessee turns back to Guarantano in MissState win

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after his team's 20-10 win over Mississippi State on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, saying junior quarterback Jarrett Guarantano was ready off the benc when the Vols needed him.

Line-of-scrimmage play pushes Vols past MissState

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after his team's 20-10 win over Mississippi State on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, saying his team's improved play on both lines of scrimmage played a big part in the improved result.

Vols' Tyler Byrd talks big TD in MissState win

Tennessee senior wide receiver Tyler Byrd speaks with reporters after his team's 20-10 win over Mississippi State on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, discussing his game-clinching touchdown catch late in the fourth quarter.

Vols step up defensive pressure to top MissState

Tennessee senior outside linebacker Darrell Taylor speaks with reporters after his team's 20-10 win over Mississippi State on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, saying the Vols needed to step up pressure on defense after getting just two tackles for loss against Georgia and did well to get 10 TFLs and seven sacks against State.

Tennessee defense out-toughs Mississippi State

Tennessee senior inside linebacker Daniel Bituli and senior safety Nigel Warrior speak with reporters after his team's 20-10 win over Mississippi State on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, saying they were happy to make big plays in the Vols' big win.

Vols celebrate win over Mississippi State

Tennessee celebrates a 20-10 win over Mississippi State on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville.

New-look Vols hoops to have (sort of) new style

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with GoVols247 before practice on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, saying his team obviously will have some tweaks after losing four players to the NBA, but that the basic principles of the program will remain in place.

Barnes have big plans for Vols' Josiah-Jordan James

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with GoVols247 before practice on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, saying touted freshman guard Josiah-Jordan James is a player who will be used "every possible way" he can be used.

Rick Barnes: Vols still have potential post scorers

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes speaks with GoVols247 before practice on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, saying his team lost a lot of big men to the NBA after last season but still has players capable of scoring in the paint.

Vols' John Fulkerson ready for bigger role as junior

Tennessee junior forward John Fulkerson speaks with GoVols247 before practice on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, saying he's ready to increase his role as a scorer for a team that just lost four players to the NBA.

Vols' Lamonte Turner relies on experience in big spots

Tennessee senior guard Lamonte Turner speaks with GoVols247 before practice on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, saying he knows his experience will be a factor in close games, and that he's confident in his ability to make those plays.

Vols' Jordan Bowden wants to be more vocal as senior

Tennessee senior guard Jordan Bowden speaks with GoVols247 before practice on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, saying he knows he needs to be a more vocal leader as a senior.

Tennessee still trying to get run game going

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after practice on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, saying the Vols' rushing attack is improving but still as a long way to go.

Tennessee's Alontae Taylor working through struggles

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after practice on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, saying sophomore cornerback Alontae Taylor is "still learning how to be a defensive back" but is working hard.

Brian Maurer still Vols' starting QB against MissState

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after practice on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, saying freshman Brian Maurer will still be the Vols' starting quarterback against Mississippi State after showing promise in his first start the previous week against No. 3 Georgia.

Lack of vets hurting Vols' response to adversity

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after practice on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, saying his team has improved its handling of adversity but still needs to improve a lot more, and that a lack of experience hasn't helped that process.

Pruitt pleased with Vols' Mississippi State prep

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after practice on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, saying he's been pleased with the Vols' preparation for an upcoming home game against Mississippi State.

Vols' Quavaris Crouch now playing every LB spot

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after practice on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, saying promising freshman Quavaris Crouch is training to be a player who can play all four linebacker spots in the defense.

Vols continue preparing for Mississippi State

The Tennessee football team practiced again Wednesday afternoon at Haslam Field in preparation for its home game Saturday against Mississippi State.

Vols getting ready for Mississippi State

Coming off its loss to third-ranked Georgia on Saturday night, the Tennessee football team was back on the practice field Tuesday afternoon to continue preparing for its home game Saturday against Mississippi State.

Nigel Warrior: Vols showed more personality early against Georgia

Nigel Warrior discusses the personality the Vols showed early against No. 3 Georgia Saturday night and how the team builds on the progress they have made.

Ty Chandler talks QB play and how to improve Vols run game

Tennessee RB Ty Chandler weighs in on Brian Maurer's play at quarterback Saturday night against Georgia and how the Vols can improve their run game.

Matthew Butler: Vols preparing for two Miss. State QBs

Vols DL Matthew Butler on the positives and negatives from the loss against Georgia and what they expect from Mississippi State's QB situation.

Freshman OL Wanya Morris makes his media debut

Tennessee freshman OL Wanya Morris makes his media debut, discusses his preferred position and what he's accomplished through his first five college games.

SEC News of the Week (10/7)

247Sports' Kevin Boilard delivers the biggest stories from the SEC this week.

Tennessee basketball practice highlights (10/3/19)

Sights and sounds from the first open practice of Tennessee basketball's preseason on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019 at Pratt Pavilion.

Rick Barnes on his new-look Vols

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes discusses his new-look Vols after the first week of preseason practices.

Vols continue preparing for No. 3 Bulldogs

The Tennessee football team practiced again Wednesday afternoon at Haslam Field in preparation for its home game Saturday night against third-ranked Georgia.

Pruitt: Vols' Burrell: 'Surreal' to start as freshman

Tennessee freshman cornerback Warren Burrell speaks with reporters on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, saying it's been 'surreal' to start and play so much in the SEC as a true freshman.

Vols' Burrell excited to face home-state Georgia Bulldogs

Tennessee freshman cornerback Warren Burrell speaks with reporters on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, saying he's excited for his first game against his home-state Georgia Bulldogs.

Vols' Darrell Taylor: I need to play harder

Tennessee senior outside linebacker Darrell Taylor speaks with reporters on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, saying he needs to play harder in order to increase his production on Saturdays and have the kind of season he expects.

Tennessee trying to eliminate mistakes

Tennessee senior outside linebacker Darrell Taylor speaks with reporters on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, saying the Vols won't give themselves opportunities to beat good teams unless they eliminate the simple mistakes that have turned into big problems.

Vols' Taylor excited to face big Georgia O-line

Tennessee senior outside linebacker Darrell Taylor speaks with reporters on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, saying he's excited about an upcoming matchup with Georgia and its big offensive line that 6-foot-5 and nearly 330 pounds.

Vols getting ready for third-ranked Georgia

Coming off an open date last week, the Tennessee football team was back on the practice field Tuesday afternoon at Haslam Field to prepare for its home game Saturday night against No. 3 Georgia.

Game Preview: No. 3 Georgia at Tennessee

Our CFB crew preview the game between Georgia and Tennessee.

Vols LB Daniel Bituli on the bye week, facing No. 3 Georgia

Tennessee linebacker Daniel Bituli breaks down the bye week, preparing for No. 3 Georgia and critiques his pass-rush ability.

Vols freshman LB Henry To'o To'o on learning from upperclassmen

Tennessee freshman linebacker Henry To'o To'o talks about leaning on senior middle linebacker Daniel Bituli and playing for his senior teammates this season.

Brandon Kennedy on the bye week, facing No. 3 Georgia

Tennessee center Brandon Kennedy discusses the bye week and what the Vols are facing against No. 3 Georgia on Saturday night at Neyland Stadium.

Do we believe that Phil Fulmer is really eying a coup at Tennessee?

The CFB Show guys discuss Tennessee.

Vols continue open-date work

The Tennessee football team practiced again Wednesday afternoon at Haslam Field, continuing to take advantage of its open date this weekend coming off a 1-3 start.

Vols freshman explains why he ignores yelling coaches and how he'll celebrate his first career sack

Tennessee freshman linebacker Quavaris Crouch explains why he sometimes ignores his yelling coaches, drops in an impersonation of Vols head coach Jeremy Pruitt and reveals how he'll celebrate the first sack of his career.

Tennessee freshman Quavaris Crouch reveals why he's playing linebacker instead of running back

After getting a carry on offense against Florida, Tennessee freshman linebacker Quavaris Crouch explains why he opted to play defense instead of offense for the Vols.

Mordecai McDaniel - Washington (D.C.) St. John's - 2019 game vs. Philadelphia St. Joseph's

Four-star prospect Mordecai McDaniel in action in September 2019

Boiling Point: How much lower can Tennessee sink?

Wes Rucker of GoVols247 joins Kevin Boilard to discuss the Tennessee Volunteers on this week's Boiling Point.

Vols go back to work leading up to open date

The Tennessee football team was back on the practice field Tuesday afternoon coming off its loss to Florida on Saturday, making the most of its first open date of the season this week.

Pruitt: Vols made too many mistakes to beat Florida

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after his team's 34-3 loss at ninth-ranked Florida on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 at The Swamp, saying his Vols made too many mistakes to beat a team like the Gators.

Defensive lapses at Florida irk Vols' Pruitt

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after his team's 34-3 loss at ninth-ranked Florida on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 at The Swamp, saying he was disappointed with his team's inconsistent pass defense against the Gators.

Vols' Guarantano benched during Florida game

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after his team's 34-3 loss at ninth-ranked Florida on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 at The Swamp, saying he thought he needed to try something different at quarterback (Brian Maurer) to start the second half after Jarrett Guarantano's poor first half.

Simple mistakes killing Tennessee's offense

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after his team's 34-3 loss at ninth-ranked Florida on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 at The Swamp, saying simple mistakes have been a big problem for his offense.

Pruitt: Tennessee's best quarterback will play

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after his team's 34-3 loss at ninth-ranked Florida on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 at The Swamp, saying his team's best quarterback would play, whether that's Jarrett Guarantano or someone else.

Tennessee continues preparing for Florida

The Tennessee football team practiced again Wednesday afternoon at Haslam Field to continue preparing for its SEC opener Saturday at ninth-ranked Florida.

Vols getting ready for SEC opener at Florida

After getting its first win of the season Saturday against Chattanooga, Tennessee was back on the practice field Tuesday afternoon to continue preparing for its SEC opener Saturday at ninth-ranked Florida.

Henry To'o To'o impressing Vols' Daniel Bituli

Tennessee senior linebacker Daniel Bituli speaks with reporters on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, saying no one in the program has been surprised by the strong play of freshman linebacker Henry To'o To'o.

Vols' Bituli excited for tough test at Florida

Tennessee senior linebacker Daniel Bituli speaks with reporters on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, saying he's excited to open SEC play with a tough test at ninth-ranked Florida in The Swamp.

Vols' secondary vets trying to keep newcomers calm

Tennessee junior safety Theo Jackson speaks with reporters on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, saying he and the rest of the veterans in the secondary will try to keep the newcomers calm during their first SEC game — a showdown at ninth-ranked Florida.

Theo Jackson, Vols excited to start SEC play

Tennessee junior safety Theo Jackson speaks with reporters on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, saying he's excited to face Florida and start SEC play.

Vols' Theo Jackson more confident than ever

Tennessee junior safety Theo Jackson speaks with reporters on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, saying he's more confident than he's ever been, and that preparation and confidence are helping him perform at a much higher level.

Jarrett Guarantano on preparing to face Florida, playing on the road

Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guaranatano looks ahead to Saturday's road game at Florida, what it's like to go on the road in the SEC and what he's seen from the Florida defense on tape.

Jauan Jennings talks Tennessee-Florida series, Vols going on the road

Tennessee redshirt senior WR Jauan Jennings looks forward to Saturday's trip to Florida to face the Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla.

Guarantano: Adversity, criticism teach you about yourself

Tennessee senior quarterback Jarrett Guarantano speaks with reporters after his team's 45-0 win over Chattanooga on at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, saying his rough start to the 2019 season was the hardest thing he's experienced, but that it taught him a lot about himself.

Vols' Daniel Bituli happy to return in Chattanooga win

Tennessee senior linebacker Daniel Bituli speaks with reporters after his team's 45-0 win over Chattanooga on at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, saying it was good to be back on the field after missing two games with a knee injury.

Vols' To'o To'o enjoying game reps with fellow freshmen

Tennessee freshman linebacker Henry To'o To'o speaks with reporters after his team's 45-0 win over Chattanooga on at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, saying he enjoys getting game reps alongside the team's other true freshmen.

Pruitt: Vols don't care what media says about Guarantano

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after his team's 45-0 win over Chattanooga on at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, saying no one in the UT program cares what media or anyone else has to say about quarterback Jarrett Guarantano.

Tennessee steadies ship in shutout win over Chattanooga

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after his team's 45-0 win over Chattanooga on at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, saying his team still needs to play better but made strides against the Mocs.

Pruitt: Every win valuable for rebuilding Vols

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after his team's 45-0 win over Chattanooga on at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, saying his team just won its 10th game in the past three seasons and needs every win it can get to restore confidence.

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Thompson returns as Vols continue Chattanooga prep

Tennessee cornerback Bryce Thompson was back on the practice field Wednesday for the first time since his indefinite suspension last month as the Vols continued preparing for Saturday's game against Chattanooga.

Tennessee QBs getting ready for Chattanooga

See how redshirt junior starter Jarrett Guarantano and the rest of Tennessee's quarterbacks continued preparing for the Vols' home game against Chattanooga during Tuesday's practice at Haslam Field.

Vols freshman Henry To'o To'o reveals how he became a Day One starter

Tennessee freshman linebacker Henry To'o To'o reveals how he became a Day One starter for the Vols.

Prized Tennessee freshman Henry To'o To'o clarifies how to pronounce his last name

Tennessee freshman linebacker Henry To'o To'o sets the record straight on how to pronounce his last name and discusses his transition to the Vols.

Star Vols freshman trusts Jeremy Pruitt's 'vision' for Tennessee's future

Tennessee freshman linebacker Henry To'o To'o discusses the talented freshman class for the Vols and head coach Jeremy Pruitt's vision for the program's future.

Eric Gray on Tennessee's 0-2 start, his first two games

Tennessee freshman running back Eric Gray meets with reporters on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019.

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Vols coach Jeremy Pruitt: I have to be better, too

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, saying there are definitely things he should have done better during the team's 0-2 start to the season.

Jeremy Pruitt: Tennessee staff 'not gonna flinch'

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, saying he and his assistant coaches are 'not gonna flinch' despite a disappointing 0-2 start to the season.

Pruitt: Guarantano isn't Vols' only problem

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, saying now-maligned junior quarterback Jarrett Guarantano is working hard and isn't the only person in the program — including coaches — who needs to perform better in games.

Talented Tennessee newcomers starting to emerge

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, saying several of the team's talented youngsters are almost ready to help in games and should be ready soon.

Vols' Pruitt: You learn about yourself in tough times

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, saying you learn about yourself and the people around you in tough times.

Tennessee turning focus to Chattanooga

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, saying the 0-2 Vols have a lot to clean up heading into preparations for upcoming opponent Chattanooga.

Vols' Chandler disappointed despite big night against BYU

Tennessee junior running back Ty Chandler speaks with reporters after his team's 29-26, double-overtime loss to BYU on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Neyland Stadium, saying he was happy to gain 154 yards on the ground but that he should have had more.

Vols' Tatum: BYU collapse more motivating than deflating

Tennessee junior offensive lineman Marcus Tatum speaks with reporters after his team's 29-26, double-overtime loss to BYU on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Neyland Stadium, saying the shocking loss to. the Cougars was more "motivating" than deflating.

Pruitt: Hard to figure out how Vols lost to BYU

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after his team's 29-26, double-overtime loss to BYU on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Neyland Stadium, saying it's tough to figure out how the Vols found a way to lose the game down the stretch.

Poor red-zone offense again dooms Vols to defeat

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after his team's 29-26, double-overtime loss to BYU on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Neyland Stadium, saying the Vols need to be smarter and more physical in the red zone to win games.

Pruitt baffled by big BYU pass that forced overtime

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after his team's 29-26, double-overtime loss to BYU on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Neyland Stadium, saying the Vols had the right call but inexplicably blew an assignment that allowed BYU to throw a ball 64-yard pass in the final seconds of regulation to force overtime.

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Tennessee continues preparing for BYU

Tennessee practiced again Wednesday afternoon, wearing helmets, shoulder pads and shorts in hot, sunny conditions at Haslam Field as the Vols continued preparing for their home game Saturday against BYU.

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Vols turn attention to BYU

Coming off its season-opening loss to Georgia State, Tennessee was back on the practice field Tuesday afternoon, wearing full pads in hot, sunny conditions as the Vols continued preparing for their home game Saturday night against BYU.

Jauan Jennings: 'I didn't sign up for a one-game fight'

Jauan Jennings looks back at Tennessee's loss to Georgia State and ahead to Saturday's game against BYU.

Vols' Pruitt: Winning football starts with winning habits

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, saying that winning football starts with creating the right habits.

Vols' Pruitt: Need for improvement starts with me

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, saying the program's need for improvement starts with him as the head coach.

Eric Gray impresses in Vols' opener

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, saying he saw some impressive things from freshman running back Eric Gray in his first college game. Gray picked up 80 yards from scrimmage against Georgia State.

Vols searching for basic answers on defense

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, saying his team's lack of experience and key personnel losses on defense showed in the season-opening loss to Georgia State, and that things need to improve.

Vols looking in the mirror after Georgia State loss

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, saying everyone in the program needed to 'look in mirror' after a shocking season-opening loss to Georgia State.

Taylor: Vols' loss to Georgia State 'wake-up call'

Tennessee senior linebacker Darrell Taylor speaks with reporters after a 38-30 loss to Georgia State at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, saying that game needs to serve as a 'wake-up call' for everyone in the program.

Vols' Guarantano 'could have played better' in shocking loss

Tennessee junior quarterback Jarrett Guarantano speaks with reporters after a 38-30 loss to Georgia State at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, saying he 'definitely could have played better' and made some big mistakes in the game.

Vols' Warrior 'flabbergasted' after loss to Georgia State

Tennessee senior safety Nigel Warrior and senior wide receiver Marquez Callaway speak with reporters after a 38-30 loss to Georgia State at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, saying they thought they were ready to play heading into the game.

Pruitt: Vols played hard, not smart in loss to Georgia State

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after a 38-30 loss to Georgia State at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, saying his team played hard but didn't play smart against the Panthers.

Pruitt: Georgia State beat Tennessee up front

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after a 38-30 loss to Georgia State at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, saying the Panthers outplayed the Vols on the line of scrimmage.

Pruitt: Vols' loss to Georgia State started with me

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after a 38-30 loss to Georgia State at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, saying the shocking loss started with himself.

Pruitt hoping Tennessee defense sharp to start season

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after practice on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, saying he wants his defense to be sharp early in the season, which isn't as easy as it used to be in the modern era with no two-a-day practices.

Pruitt: Trey Smith will need time to adjust

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after practice on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, saying he's interested to see how long it'll take recently cleared offensive lineman Trey Smith to get himself back in football shape.

Aubrey Solomon's eligibility a boost for Tennessee

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after practice on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, saying the immediate eligibility ruling in favor of Michigan transfer Aubrey Solomon will give the Vols more depth on the defensive line.

Pruitt happy to see Trey Smith return

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with reporters after practice on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, saying he's happy that junior offensive lineman Trey Smith overcame blood-clotting issues a second time to return to the field.