The Day's Summary
The biggest story around Tennessee on Wednesday was recognition arriving from several directions at once, all of it trailing the Volunteers' win over Alabama…
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Crowd Noise at Neyland Stadium Reached 130.3 Decibels During the Alabama Game · 11:15 PM ET
The crowd at Neyland Stadium reached 130.3 decibels during Tennessee's game against Alabama, according to a report in The Daily Times…
2028 four-star cornerback Tyler Boyd sees progress in Tennessee's defense · 11:08 PM ET
Tyler Boyd, a four-star cornerback in the 2028 recruiting class, has come away impressed with the improvements Tennessee has made on the defensive side of the ball, according to a …
Tennessee Turns Its Focus to a Road Test at South Carolina · 11:04 PM ET
Tennessee is preparing for a road matchup against South Carolina, a test away from home that is the focus of the Vols' work as they get ready for the game.
Pasquali Picks Tennessee, Counting on the Volunteers' Defense on the Road · 9:30 PM ET
In his latest picks column for the Chattanooga Times Free Press, Pasquali sided with Tennessee, with the Volunteers' defense at the center of that expectation…
Tennessee's Carter Named a Finalist for an NFF Scholar-Athlete Honor · 9:17 PM ET
A Tennessee football player, Carter, has been named a finalist for an NFF scholar-athlete honor, according to a Yahoo Sports report on the Volunteers.
Tennessee's Carter Named a Semifinalist for the Whitten Honor · 9:08 PM ET
Tennessee football's Carter has been named a semifinalist for the Whitten honor, according to a Yahoo Sports report on the Volunteers…
Gilliam and Bishop Pick Up Midseason Honors for Tennessee · 9:03 PM ET
Two Tennessee Volunteers, Gilliam and Bishop, have collected midseason honors, according to a Yahoo Sports report on Tennessee football…
Tennessee Adds No New Injuries on First Availability Report for South Carolina Game · 8:57 PM ET
Tennessee came through its win over Alabama without adding any new names to the injury list, according to the SEC's initial availability report for Saturday's game at South Carolin…
Recruit Watch: Craft Scores Six Touchdowns as a Defensive Lineman Flips Away From Tennessee · 8:57 PM ET
A Yahoo Sports recruiting roundup on Tennessee football paired a big performance with a setback for the Volunteers…
South Carolina lists four players out in first availability report before Tennessee game · 8:27 PM ET
South Carolina released its initial SEC availability report on Wednesday night ahead of Saturday's game against Tennessee, and the Gamecocks will be short-handed in several spots…
Tennessee's Wednesday availability report is out ahead of the South Carolina trip · 8:19 PM ET
Tennessee's Wednesday availability report for its game at South Carolina has been released, giving the first official look of the week at the Vols' availability for the matchup.
Official injury report released ahead of Tennessee's trip to South Carolina · 8:14 PM ET
The official injury report for Tennessee's matchup with South Carolina has been released ahead of Saturday's game, giving the clearest picture yet of availability as game week prep…
Tennessee adds no new names to availability report before South Carolina game · 8:11 PM ET
Tennessee listed no new players on the SEC Availability Report on Wednesday ahead of Saturday's game at South Carolina, a sign the Volunteers came through the Alabama win in compar…
Greg McElroy picks South Carolina to upset Tennessee 27-24 in Columbia · 7:58 PM ET
ESPN's Greg McElroy is picking South Carolina to upset Tennessee on Saturday in Columbia, forecasting a 27-24 win for the Gamecocks in his breakdown on his Always College Football …
Preview identifies three South Carolina players for Tennessee to focus on · 7:30 PM ET
Ahead of Saturday's SEC matchup with South Carolina, a preview has identified three Gamecocks players Tennessee must know as it prepares for the game in Columbia.
Tennessee defense sits atop the SEC in seven statistical categories · 7:00 PM ET
Tennessee's defense leads the Southeastern Conference in seven categories, a mark that also stands out in the national rankings…
Dejuan Lane comment invites a fresh look at Tennessee's defense · 6:43 PM ET
A quote from Dejuan Lane is drawing attention for the way it frames Tennessee's defense, offering a perspective that could change how the unit is viewed…
DeSean Bishop's rise from walk-on to national standout for Tennessee · 6:00 PM ET
DeSean Bishop has gone from walk-on to a player described as one of the best in the nation, and a new Sports Illustrated look at his Tennessee career traces that unlikely climb…
Dejuan Lane: Tennessee's Defense Is Driving the Vols' Rise · 5:50 PM ET
Tennessee defensive back Dejuan Lane is talking with real confidence about the Volunteers' defense, crediting the unit with powering the team's rise this season…
Wes Durham, Dusty Dvoracek and Taylor McGregor to Call Tennessee at South Carolina on ESPN · 5:40 PM ET
The broadcast assignments for the biggest games of Week 8 are set, and Tennessee's trip to South Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 24 will air on ESPN at 3:30 p.m. ET…
Weathersby and Ranvier Pick Up SEC Honors After Tennessee Beat Alabama · 5:03 PM ET
Tyree Weathersby and Cooper Ranvier have been recognized by the SEC following Tennessee's win over Alabama, according to Sports Illustrated…
2028 In-State Prospect Dion Edwards Looks Back on Tennessee Game Day Visit · 4:39 PM ET
Dion Edwards, an in-state recruiting target in the class of 2028, has recounted a recent game day visit to Tennessee, giving the Volunteers an early look at how they are being view…
Titans Coach Robert Saleh Defends Jordan Elliott After Release Following Practice Incident · 4:32 PM ET
Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh spoke publicly on Wednesday in support of defensive lineman Jordan Elliott, a day after reports emerged that Elliott had been released foll…
Shane Beamer Praises Tennessee's Physical Run Game and Defense Ahead of Saturday in Columbia · 3:47 PM ET
South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer said his team returned from its bye week rested and ready for Tennessee, which visits Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia on Saturday for a 3…
DeSean Bishop Drawing Heisman Trophy Attention for Tennessee · 3:39 PM ET
Tennessee standout DeSean Bishop is starting to draw attention in the Heisman Trophy conversation, according to Rocky Top Insider…
South Carolina Coach Laughs Off Question About Defensive Wristbands for Tennessee Game · 3:07 PM ET
South Carolina's coach has addressed whether the Gamecocks' defense will wear wristbands against Tennessee, dismissing the topic with a laugh…
Tennessee Extends Offer to 2028 Wide Receiver From Tampa · 3:01 PM ET
Tennessee football has offered a wide receiver from Tampa in the 2028 recruiting class, according to Vols Wire…
Arion Carter selected as a Campbell Trophy finalist · 2:32 PM ET
Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter has been named a finalist for the Campbell Trophy, according to a Sports Illustrated report…
Former Tennessee Assistant Removed as High School Head Coach · 2:31 PM ET
A former Tennessee Volunteers assistant has been relieved of his duties as a high school head coach, according to a USA Today report…
South Carolina preview spotlights three Tennessee players to watch · 2:08 PM ET
An On3 preview written from South Carolina's perspective identifies three Tennessee players for Gamecock fans to know before South Carolina faces the Volunteers…
Tennessee embracing a physical approach meant to wear opponents down · 2:00 PM ET
Tennessee is thriving on getting opponents to tap out, according to a Chattanooga Times Free Press report using that phrase to describe the Volunteers' approach…
Report says Tennessee has chosen its starting quarterback for Saturday · 1:16 PM ET
Tennessee has reportedly named its starting quarterback for Saturday's game, according to a Sports Illustrated report…
Six SEC players, including Tennessee's Arion Carter, named Witten Award semifinalists · 1:12 PM ET
Six SEC players were among 20 semifinalists announced Wednesday for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award…
Greg McElroy updates his Tennessee ranking after the Alabama win · 1:05 PM ET
ESPN's Greg McElroy has revealed where he has Tennessee ranked following the Volunteers' win over Alabama, according to an A to Z Sports report…
Tennessee ranks sixth among the most-watched teams through Week 7 · 12:47 PM ET
Tennessee ranks sixth in Nielsen's list of the most-watched college football teams of the 2026 season through Week 7, averaging 5.681 million viewers…
Former Tennessee assistant reportedly loses high school coaching job · 12:47 PM ET
A former Tennessee assistant coach has reportedly been fired from a high school coaching job, according to an A to Z Sports report…
Linebacker Arion Carter is a finalist for the award called the Academic Heisman · 12:40 PM ET
Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter has been named a finalist for the honor described in a Yahoo Sports headline as the Academic Heisman…
Alabama-Tennessee outcome could shape the SEC championship race · 12:25 PM ET
The result between Alabama and Tennessee is being viewed as a game with consequences that extend well beyond one weekend in the SEC championship race…
Top recruits took notice of Tennessee's dominant win over Alabama, On3 reports · 12:16 PM ET
Tennessee's dominant victory over Alabama made an impression well beyond the final score, according to On3, which reported that top recruits reacted favorably to what the Volunteer…
National analyst criticizes Tennessee passing game, sees little gap to South Carolina · 11:26 AM ET
A national analyst offered a blunt assessment of Tennessee, saying the Volunteers have, in the analyst's words, zero passing game right now, and arguing there is not much differenc…
National Analyst Questions Tennessee Passing Game, Draws South Carolina Comparison · 11:26 AM ET
A national analyst has taken a sharply critical view of Tennessee's offense, saying the Volunteers have no passing game at the moment, according to A to Z Sports…
Ole Miss safety commit Giovanni Tuggle says Knoxville visit left Tennessee in contention · 10:39 AM ET
Giovanni Tuggle remains committed to Ole Miss, but a visit to Knoxville has given the four-star safety reason to keep looking closely at Tennessee…
Dejuan Lane describes a Tennessee defense that tries to dictate games rather than react · 10:12 AM ET
The defining story of Tennessee's 2026 season so far has been its defense, a sharp reversal from a dreadful 2025…
Tennessee defensive back Dejuan Lane discusses the Vols setting the terms on defense · 10:04 AM ET
Tennessee defensive back Dejuan Lane has spoken about the Volunteers' defense dictating games, according to the Knoxville News Sentinel…
ESPN Analyst Notes a Detail Fans May Have Spotted in Tennessee's New Adidas Uniforms · 9:49 AM ET
An ESPN analyst has pointed out something Tennessee fans may already be noticing about the Volunteers' new Adidas uniforms, according to a Yahoo Sports report…
Tennessee fans set a Neyland Stadium sound record during the Alabama game · 9:44 AM ET
Tennessee fans set a sound record at Neyland Stadium during the Volunteers' game against Alabama, according to a WJHL report…
Tennessee's Trip to Columbia Hinges on Slowing Down South Carolina's Quarterback · 9:08 AM ET
Tennessee's reward for the biggest win of its season is a road trip into one of the SEC's trickiest spots. The Vols (6-1, 3-1 SEC) travel to Columbia on Saturday for a 3:30 p.m…
What South Carolina Looks Like From the Other Sideline · 8:44 AM ET
Before Tennessee and South Carolina meet, it helps to hear how the matchup looks from the other side…
Tennessee Priced at 7 Percent to Win the SEC in Polymarket's Post-Week 7 Odds · 8:20 AM ET
Tennessee's win over Alabama did more than shake up the standings…
Former Georgia QB Aaron Murray reluctantly picks a winner in Tennessee-South Carolina · 8:04 AM ET
Aaron Murray has made his call on Tennessee's game against South Carolina, and the former Georgia quarterback did not sound happy about where he landed…
Tennessee Extends a Scholarship Offer to a Washington Wide Receiver in the 2029 Class · 7:45 AM ET
Tennessee's coaching staff is already working years down the road…
The question for Tennessee at South Carolina: back up the big win, or fall into the trap · 5:06 AM ET
Tennessee's trip to South Carolina arrives with a familiar warning label…