Top Tennessee Tailbacks Questionable For Week Three Matchup
After explosive debuts against Bowling Green, neither Tiyon Evans nor Jabari Small had the chance to follow it up in week two. Small did see some action in the first quarter of game two but left with an injury before the ten-minute mark in the second quarter. Meanwhile, Evans was questionable all week leading into […]
Everything Josh Heupel Said During SEC Coaches Teleconference
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel was on Wednesday’s SEC Coaches Teleconference where he discussed his quarterback situation, provided injury updates and more. Here’s everything the first year head coach said. Heupel opening statement: I’m excited about what our guys have done here this week since getting back in the building. I said it after the ball […]
Vols’ Leading Rusher’s Status Remains Unclear For Pittsburgh
Tennessee running back Tiyon Evans was explosive in his debut game for the Vols. However, his status for Saturday’s game against Pittsburgh continues to remain unclear due to an unspecified medical reason. Vols’ head coach Josh Heupel spoke about his team’s availability on both Wednesday and Thursday but did not provide a substantial answer on […]
Tennessee’s Running Backs Looking For More After Strong Opener
Tennessee’s running backs impressed in the season opener against Bowling Green rushing for 282 total yards on 50 carries. However, the young group knows it can do more and be better starting this week against Pitt. Still, the Vols’ rushers— especially the one-two punch of Jabari Small and Tiyon Evans— dominated the Falcons. The two […]
Everything Josh Heupel Said During Wednesday’s SEC Coaches Teleconference
Josh Heupel and the rest of the SEC head football coaches talked to the media Wednesday during the SEC’s weekly coaches teleconference. Here’s everything the Vols’ first year head coach had to say ahead of the Pitt game. Question: How important is time of possession in Heupel’s offense Heupel: “I think the biggest thing is controlling […]
Tennessee Players Break Down Week One, Preview Pittsburgh
A few of the top playmakers from the Tennessee season opener took a minute of their time to talk to the media on Tuesday. After the Vols’ morning practice, WR Cedric Tillman, OL Jerome Carvin, and RB Jabari Small all took some time to break down their thoughts on the Bowling Green game. In addition, […]
RTI’s Press Pass: “More Questions Than Answers?”
Week two is just around the corner, and as the Tennessee football team continues its preparation for the Johnny Majors Classic, the Rocky Top Insider team is bringing you everything that you need to know. The Rocky Top Insider Press Pass is back for another run between weeks one and two. RTI’s Ric Butler and […]
WATCH: Tennessee Game Highlights Week One
Last Thursday, the Tennessee Volunteers began the Josh Heupel era on the right note, defeating Bowling Green in the season opener. Running backs Tiyon Evans and Jabari Small combined for over 200 yards rushing, while quarterback Joe Milton accounted for three total touchdowns. In addition, defensive back Theo Jackson was all over the field and […]
Tennessee Beats Bowling Green: Four Quick Takeaways
Tennessee controlled Thursday night’s season opener from the first kick, scoring 14 points before Bowling Green moved the chains for the first time. A bad second quarter allowed Bowling Green to climb back in the game, but Tennessee put the Falcons to bed with the run game in the second half. Here are four quick […]
Tennessee Running Back Entering Transfer Portal
Less than a week from the Tennessee football season-opener, redshirt-freshman running back Tee Hodge is officially entering his name into the transfer portal as of Sunday afternoon. Hodge, a 6-foot-1, 218-pound second-year running back from Maryville, committed to Tennessee as a three-star prospect in June of 2019. As a freshman, Hodge only saw action in […]
