The Day's Summary
Tennessee heads to Columbia this weekend carrying both momentum and a warning…
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Tennessee Football Tests Its Focus at South Carolina While Basketball Looks to Compete · 11:55 PM ET
The latest VolQuest War Room turns its attention to a familiar question for Josh Heupel and Tennessee football: how the Volunteers handle success as they head to South Carolina…
Heupel Discusses Tennessee's Trip to South Carolina on the Mike Keith Show · 10:30 PM ET
Josh Heupel has previewed No. 11 Tennessee's game at South Carolina during an appearance on the Mike Keith Show, looking ahead to the Volunteers' road matchup with the Gamecocks.
Josh Heupel Discusses South Carolina Matchup in Thursday Radio Appearance · 9:35 PM ET
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel appeared on The Mike Keith Show on Thursday to discuss the Volunteers' game at South Carolina…
Heupel Previews South Carolina Matchup on The Mike Keith Show · 9:15 PM ET
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel appeared on The Mike Keith Show to preview the Volunteers' matchup with South Carolina, with Rocky Top Insider collecting what he had to say ahead …
Tennessee availability report unchanged Thursday ahead of South Carolina trip · 8:31 PM ET
Tennessee left its SEC availability report exactly as it was on Thursday, a quiet update ahead of Saturday's trip to South Carolina…
Beamer expects South Carolina center Carter Miller to be available against Tennessee · 8:03 PM ET
South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer offered an encouraging update on his offensive line Thursday night, two days before Tennessee visits Williams-Brice Stadium…
ESPN analytics model projects a final score for Tennessee against South Carolina · 7:45 PM ET
An ESPN analytics model has projected a final score for Tennessee's matchup with South Carolina, offering a data-based look at how the game between the Volunteers and the Gamecocks…
Tennessee Offensive Line Faces Key Test With George MacIntyre Against South Carolina · 7:00 PM ET
A Sports Illustrated look at Tennessee's upcoming matchup with South Carolina puts the focus squarely on the Volunteers' offensive line and what it needs to do for George MacIntyre…
Video Game Simulation Offers a Virtual Preview of Tennessee at South Carolina · 6:45 PM ET
Rocky Top Insider took Tennessee's matchup at South Carolina into the virtual world, running a simulation of the game on the College Football 27 video game…
South Carolina's Case for an Upset Against Tennessee Is Laid Out · 6:44 PM ET
A new piece from Garnet and Cocky examines how South Carolina could upset the Tennessee Volunteers…
Tennessee kicker commit Ford Fehling recaps his trip for the Alabama game · 6:08 PM ET
Tennessee kicker commit Ford Fehling has shared his account of visiting for the Volunteers' game against Alabama, according to a report from Sports Illustrated…
Neyland Stadium credited with the loudest peak crowd noise in college football · 6:02 PM ET
Neyland Stadium has set a college football record for the loudest peak crowd noise, according to a report from College Football Playoff…
ESPN analyst Cole Cubelic expects a difficult test for Tennessee against South Carolina · 5:55 PM ET
ESPN analyst Cole Cubelic believes Tennessee faces a difficult test against South Carolina, describing the matchup as a tall task for the Volunteers…
Heupel Uses Past Lessons as Tennessee Prepares for South Carolina · 5:52 PM ET
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel has reminded his team of the past as the Volunteers prepare to face South Carolina…
Tennessee's Run Game Faces Tough Test Against South Carolina's Stout Run Defense · 5:06 PM ET
Tennessee heads to Columbia this weekend with its ground game set to collide with one of the better run defenses it will see all season, in a matchup that could decide Saturday's g…
What to Know About South Carolina Before Tennessee Faces the Gamecocks · 4:37 PM ET
Tennessee's upcoming matchup with South Carolina is the focus of a preview from The Daily Beacon that sets out three things to know about the Gamecocks football team before the two…
No. 11 Tennessee vs. South Carolina on October 24: TV and streaming details · 4:10 PM ET
No. 11 Tennessee will face South Carolina on October 24, and viewing information for the matchup has been published ahead of the game…
Josh Heupel Placed on Watchlist for a Prestigious Coaching Award · 4:01 PM ET
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel has been named to the watchlist for a prestigious award, according to a report from Sports Illustrated…
Beamer Has Run Into Jim Knowles at Every Stop, and Tennessee Is Next · 4:00 PM ET
Preparing South Carolina for Saturday's visit from No. 11 Tennessee, Shane Beamer went back to notes he kept nearly a decade ago…
Photo Look Back: Tennessee Wearing Orange Helmets at South Carolina in 2022 · 4:00 PM ET
Vols Wire has published a photo collection looking back at Tennessee football's appearance at South Carolina in 2022, when the Volunteers wore orange helmets for the game.
Looking Back at Tennessee's Orange Helmets at South Carolina in 2022 · 4:00 PM ET
A new photo collection from Vols Wire revisits Tennessee's trip to South Carolina in 2022, when the Volunteers wore orange helmets for the game.
Tennessee Commit Q'Mari Hudson Shares Takeaways From His Game Day Visit · 3:32 PM ET
Tennessee football commit Q'Mari Hudson has recapped his game day experience, sharing his perspective after taking in a game day as a future Vol, according to a report from Sports …
South Carolina's record sellout streak set to continue with Tennessee visiting · 3:15 PM ET
South Carolina's record sellout streak is set to extend when Tennessee visits, with another capacity crowd expected for the Volunteers' trip to face the Gamecocks.
Tennessee Sets Uniform Look for Road Matchup at South Carolina · 2:49 PM ET
Tennessee has announced its uniform combination for its upcoming road game at South Carolina, according to a report from 247Sports…
2029 wide receiver Rush Williams recaps strong Tennessee visit · 2:07 PM ET
Class of 2029 wide receiver Rush Williams has visited Tennessee and came away with a very positive impression of the football program, describing the trip as amazing as he detailed…
South Carolina Beat Writer Previews Gamecocks Before Tennessee's Trip to Columbia · 2:00 PM ET
Tennessee's upcoming trip to Columbia is getting a closer look from the other side of the matchup, as GamecockCentral beat writer Jack Veltri offered a preview of South Carolina ah…
How South Carolina's Talent Stacks Up Against Tennessee Heading Into Their Matchup · 1:46 PM ET
South Carolina's roster talent is being measured directly against Tennessee's this week, as the Gamecocks prepare to face the Volunteers as their opponent.
The Single Factor That Might Swing Tennessee's Game Against South Carolina · 1:40 PM ET
One single factor could end up deciding Tennessee's game against South Carolina, according to a Sports Illustrated look ahead to the matchup between the Volunteers and the Gamecock…
Shane Beamer Gives Clear Assessment of Tennessee Lineman Xavier Gilliam Before Matchup · 1:33 PM ET
South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer has made his view of Tennessee defensive lineman Xavier Gilliam clear ahead of the Gamecocks' game against the Volunteers…
Tennessee Going All-White on the Road at South Carolina in Week 8 · 1:24 PM ET
Tennessee will wear white from head to toe on Saturday, revealing on Thursday morning an all-white uniform combination for its Week 8 road game at South Carolina…
Former Vols Quarterback Addresses Who Is Calling Tennessee's Offensive Plays · 1:12 PM ET
A former Tennessee quarterback has addressed the question of whether Josh Heupel is calling offensive plays for the Volunteers this season, setting the record straight on how that …
Preview points to one opening for Tennessee's offense against South Carolina · 1:07 PM ET
Tennessee's offense goes into its matchup with South Carolina with one particular area of opportunity identified in preview coverage from Sports Illustrated…
Tennessee Heads to South Carolina Looking to Snap Its Losing Streak There · 1:00 PM ET
Tennessee football goes on the road to South Carolina with a clear piece of unfinished business, as the Volunteers look to end a losing streak in the series against the Gamecocks.
Tennessee's Xavier Gilliam Lands on ESPN List of Top 10 Transfers at Season's Midpoint · 12:39 PM ET
With the season past its halfway point, ESPN's Bill Connelly has ranked the transfers who have made the biggest impact so far, and Tennessee defensive lineman Xavier Gilliam is on …
Betting outlook and pick for Tennessee's road game at South Carolina · 12:39 PM ET
Sportsbook Wire has published its odds, picks and predictions preview for Tennessee's road matchup with the South Carolina Gamecocks…
Tennessee Fans Pleased an Unwelcome Item Will Stay Behind for the Columbia Trip · 12:36 PM ET
Tennessee fans got a small piece of welcome news ahead of the Volunteers' trip to Columbia this weekend…
VolQuest's Brent Hubbs breaks down Tennessee's road test at South Carolina · 12:05 PM ET
Tennessee heads on the road at 6-1 to face South Carolina, with everything the Volunteers still want to accomplish sitting in front of them…
South Carolina center listed as questionable ahead of Tennessee matchup · 12:00 PM ET
South Carolina's center is questionable for the Gamecocks' game against Tennessee, according to a report from Vols Wire…
Tennessee hosts 2028 defensive back Brendon Davis for a visit · 11:41 AM ET
Brendon Davis, a defensive back in the class of 2028, has visited Tennessee and discussed that visit in a report from Sports Illustrated…
Tennessee Lands at No. 10 in Josh Pate's Latest JP Poll Before Week 8 · 11:24 AM ET
Josh Pate has released his latest JP Poll ahead of the Week 8 slate, and Tennessee checks in at No. 10…
Writers Offer Final-Score Picks for Tennessee's Showdown With South Carolina · 11:17 AM ET
College football writers have weighed in with final-score predictions for Tennessee against South Carolina, in a piece from A to Z Sports that frames the meeting between the Volunt…
100 Simulations Show Tennessee and South Carolina Separated by Almost Nothing · 11:13 AM ET
Tennessee's matchup with South Carolina projects as a coin flip, at least according to a simulation exercise reported by Yahoo Sports…
Tennessee to wear all-white road uniforms at South Carolina on Saturday · 11:10 AM ET
Tennessee will go with an all-white look for its trip to South Carolina, the program announced Thursday…
Georgia tops midseason All-SEC team with five picks; Tennessee lands three · 11:00 AM ET
With roughly half of the 2026 season played, Saturday Down South has put together its midseason All-SEC team, with its staff voting on selections based on statistical impact and in…
Alabama's Keys Against Texas A&M Emerge After Tennessee Loss Exposed Weaknesses · 10:55 AM ET
Alabama goes into its game against Texas A&M with three clear keys to avoiding an upset, according to A to Z Sports, after the Crimson Tide's loss to Tennessee exposed glaring weak…
Tennessee Still in Contention for Hayden Lowe as Pass Rusher Moves Decision Date · 10:25 AM ET
Elite pass rusher Hayden Lowe has changed the date for his college decision, according to a report from All for Tennessee…
SEC Programs Battle for Carolina Recruits as New Leaders Emerge · 10:12 AM ET
Recruiting battles across the Carolinas are shifting, with new leaders emerging in several recruitments and at least one potential flip drawing attention…
Tennessee Picked to Beat South Carolina 26-17, but Columbia Trip Flagged as a Trap Game · 10:00 AM ET
Tennessee travels to South Carolina on Saturday afternoon in a matchup being framed as a possible trap game, coming on the heels of a 26-10 rivalry win over Alabama…
Expanded Playoff Still Faces Television and Scheduling Problems to Resolve · 9:24 AM ET
The expanded College Football Playoff is bringing television and scheduling problems that still have to be worked out, according to On3…
Kalen DeBoer Addresses Neyland Stadium Crowd Noise After Alabama's Loss to Tennessee · 9:11 AM ET
Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer offered a candid assessment of the crowd noise at Neyland Stadium following Alabama's loss to Tennessee, noting that his team had experienced that e…
Rocky Top Insider shares a 12-minute cinematic recap of Tennessee against Alabama · 9:10 AM ET
Rocky Top Insider has published a cinematic recap of Tennessee's game against Alabama, a video presentation running 12 minutes that retells the matchup in film-style form rather th…
Former Tennessee Assistant Coach Dismissed by Heritage · 9:02 AM ET
Heritage has dismissed a former Tennessee football assistant coach, according to a report from Vols Wire…
ESPN analyst Greg McElroy puts Tennessee eighth in his new top 15 after an upset-filled week · 9:00 AM ET
ESPN analyst Greg McElroy released his latest top 15 college football teams this week on his Always College Football podcast, reshuffling his rankings after a weekend marked by maj…
David Pollack offers a score prediction for Tennessee against South Carolina · 8:21 AM ET
Former Georgia standout David Pollack has weighed in on Tennessee's matchup with South Carolina, offering a prediction for the final score ahead of the game…
Saturday Down South tabs Tennessee to upset South Carolina in Week 8 picks · 8:00 AM ET
Tennessee is listed as an underdog heading into its Week 8 game at South Carolina, but Saturday Down South is picking the Volunteers to pull the upset in Columbia…
Tennessee Heads to South Carolina Healthy, Trying to Avoid a Letdown · 7:52 AM ET
Tennessee is traveling to Columbia to face South Carolina in good health and hoping to build on its recent momentum rather than lose it on the road…
Tennessee Heads to South Carolina Healthy and Trying to Avoid a Letdown · 7:52 AM ET
Tennessee is heading to South Carolina in good health and looking to build on its recent momentum, according to the latest reporting from Austin Price in an in-depth update on what…
VolQuest mailbag asks if Vols can stay locked in after a dominant defensive showing · 6:52 AM ET
This week's VolQuest mailbag podcast centers on a simple question facing Tennessee: can the Volunteers stay focused on the task in front of them? Brent Hubbs, Austin Price and Matt…
Larry Seivers Built His Tennessee Stardom on Simply Catching the Ball · 5:13 AM ET
A Knoxville News Sentinel look back at Larry Seivers traces how he became a star for the Vols, and the explanation offered is strikingly simple…
Tennessee's Five Remaining Opponents Ranked by Difficulty · 5:08 AM ET
Tennessee football has five opponents left on its schedule, and a new Knoxville News Sentinel column from Adams sorts those remaining matchups in order, taking stock of the closing…
Tennessee travels to South Carolina with momentum on the line · 5:07 AM ET
Tennessee football goes on the road to face South Carolina, with the central question being whether the Volunteers can maintain their momentum away from home…
Jim Knowles and the balancing act behind Tennessee's dominant defense · 5:06 AM ET
Tennessee's defense under Jim Knowles has been dominant, and a Knoxville News Sentinel examination looks inside how that unit works…