Plenty For Tennessee’s Offense To Clean Up In Blowout Win
Tennessee rebounded from the first loss of the Josh Heupel era with a blowout, 56-0, win over Tennessee Tech. The Vols outgained the Golden Eagles 417-119 and won the turnover battle four to one. Still, there was plenty for Tennessee— especially its offense— to improve on in the win. That starts with the vertical passing […]
Injury Report: Seven Vols Out Against Tennessee Tech
Tennessee will be without seven players and four starters for its week three matchup against instate foe Tennessee Tech. The Vols will be without Joe Milton III, Jabari Small, Cooper Mays, LaTrell Bumphus, DaJon Terry, Bryson Eason and Juwan Mitchell. Questionable players Jalin Hyatt and Tiyon Evans are active and going through warmups for the […]
Hendon Hooker to Start at Quarterback for Tennessee
It looks like Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker will be receiving the starting nod for the Volunteers on Saturday against Tennessee Tech. Before the game, Vols’ QB Joe Milton III, the starter in the first two games for Tennessee, was ruled inactive for the game. Milton was taken out of the game against Pittsburgh early in […]
RTI Game Predictions: Tennessee Tech at Tennessee
Tennessee is looking to bounce back from the first loss of the Josh Heupel era Saturday at Neyland Stadium. Each week, the RTI team will provide game predictions for Tennessee’s weekly opponent. We move on to Tennessee Tech. Ric Butler: The Vols are 6-0 against Tennessee Tech. In all of those games, they have scored […]
Tennessee Tech @ Tennessee: How to Watch, Stat Leaders
For the third straight game this season, the Tennessee Volunteers (1-1) will defend their home turf in Neyland Stadium this Saturday. The Vols will welcome in Tennessee Tech (0-2), a team that they have never lost to, as they look to get back on track after a loss to Pittsburgh. The Vols’ week one game […]
Everything Josh Heupel Said at Thursday’s Week Three Press Conference
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel had his third and final media appearance of week three on Thursday. After the Vols’ practice in the morning, Heupel spent about 12 minutes discussing some of his closing thoughts on the team before they welcome in Tennessee Tech (0-2) this Saturday. The Vols’ week one game against Bowling Green […]
RTI Podcast Week 3: QB Questions and Season Debuts Ahead of Week Three
The Rocky Top Insider Podcast is back for week three as Ric Butler and Ryan Schumpert are getting you ready for week three. The Volunteers are looking to redeem themselves after a loss to Pittsburgh. Meanwhile, the visiting Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles are looking for their first win of the season. Tennessee will have defensive […]
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 […]
RTI Mailbag: Quarterback Controversy Returns To Tennessee
Tennessee is looking to rebound from the first loss of the Josh Heupel era Saturday against a bad Tennessee Tech team. There’s another quarterback controversy brewing in Knoxville after Hendon Hooker replaced an injured Joe Milton in the second quarter against Pitt. The RTI team tackles your questions on the quarterbacks and more in this […]
Tennessee HC Josh Heupel Kicks Off Week Three With QB and Injury Updates
Josh Heupel is officially heading into his third regular-season week as the Tennessee football head coach. Heupel’s Vols are 1-1 after a back-and-forth loss to Pittsburgh in week two. In addition, heading into week three, there are already several fascinating storylines surrounding the Tennessee football program. Heupel hit a number of different topics ranging from […]