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From walk-on to Vols star: The faith and family behind DeSean Bishop’s journey

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop averages six yards per carry and leads the NCAA in yards after contact. The walk-on player has become a star member of the Vols squad, but his story is about a lot more than just adding to Tennessee’s win column.

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Kentucky racking up 361 empty yards against Tennessee is the ultimate offensive tease

Kentucky Football held the ball for over 35 minutes and racked up 361 total yards against Tennessee, but that box score dominance was nothing more than a frustrating illusion. You cannot control the clock, consistently move the chains, and still lose by 28 points without a catastrophic inability to finish drives.

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USPS to release commemorative Pat Summitt stamp next year

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee basketball legend and women’s sports trailblazer Pat Summitt will be emblazoned on a new postal stamp that will be released next year. The stamp depicting Summitt was designed by USPS art director Ethel Kessler and features an oil-on-primed linen portrait of Summitt created by Roberto Parada. Summitt is considered one […]

Knoxville, TN · 13h

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After yet another post-bye disaster, Will Stein must stop another ugly Kentucky trend

Kentucky’s ugly 34-6 loss in Knoxville proved that the post-bye week curse is still alive and well. One of the biggest criticisms of the old regime under Mark Stoops was that Kentucky, after bye weeks, often let down more than not. That continued in Knoxville with an ugly loss that could seriously hurt Kentucky’s College Football Playoff chances.

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Arion Carter’s impact on a win that went beyond field for Tennessee football

Arion Carter felt grateful. For the first time since September, he had his coach back. The Tennessee football linebacker made William Inge’s return to Neyland Stadium worth remembering, showing out for one of his most impactful games in a Vols uniform. After suffering a personal medical issue, the Vols linebacker coached missed his team’s next five games.

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Mistakes haunt Kentucky as they fall at Tennessee 34-6

Kentucky had plenty of uncharacteristic mistakes on Saturday night and it cost them big against Tennessee.

Lexington, KY · 2d

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Matter of fact: Tennessee just doesn’t lose to Kentucky

We’re testing a new audio feature on KnoxTNToday! Click Play to hear this article instead of reading it. We’d love your feedback at news@knoxtntoday.com. Even in this weird world, wisdom remains available on a limited basis. Last week, at the peak of chatter about how awesome was Kentucky...

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New Tennessee Commit Preston Glasco Talks About Derek Jones, Signing Day, and More

Preston Glasco spoke with Vols on SI about defensive backs coach Derek Jones, signing day, and more.

Knoxville, TN · 20h

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Middle school basketball player returns to court after being hospitalized for heart condition

Eleven months after a serious illness sent her to the hospital, Jefferson Middle School basketball player Alayah Freeman returned to the court for her team’s first home game of the season Thursday. Why It Matters. Jefferson Middle School basketball coach Trey Mullins said the school’s athletic program came together...

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Four-Star Juco EDGE Hayden Lowe Details Official Visit with Tennessee Football

Four-star Long Beach City College edge Hayden Lowe talks recruitment.

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Kentucky Football Fans Call Police On Tennessee Students During Heated Altercation While Painting ‘The Rock’

A group of Kentucky fans painted The Rock on campus at Tennessee on early Saturday morning. The Wildcats allegedly called the police on the Volunteers after an incident that, as far as I am aware, was not captured on camera. It is unclear who started it and/or how long it lasted. Although Vol Nation worked […] The post Kentucky Football Fans Call Police On Tennessee Students During Heated Altercation While Painting ‘The Rock’ appeared first on BroBible.

Lexington, KY · 2d

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US Dept. of Ed. posts graphic featuring Kentucky football hours before loss to Tennessee

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A U.S. Department of Education social media graphic featuring University of Kentucky football was posted hours before Kentucky’s loss to Tennessee on Saturday. The post on the official U.S. Department of Education Facebook account featured an image of Kroger Field with the text “making college...

Lexington, KY · 19h

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Making the case for Tennessee to jump Alabama in the CFP rankings after slamming Kentucky

While there was an eight-spot difference between Alabama and Tennessee in the initial CFP rankings, there's no reason the Vols shouldn't jump the Tide next week.

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‘AP Poll Is Pretty Much Meaningless Now,’ ‘Duke Disrespect Continues’ — CFB Fans React to Surprises in Latest Top-25 Ranking

CFB fans questioned why the new AP Top 25 keeps Alabama ahead of Tennessee, while Duke's absence and LSU's No. 24 spot drew other reactions.

Tuscaloosa, AL · 1d

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Stein Has Always Known UK Has to Beat Vols

Maybe some Kentucky coaches have not immediately understood the significance of the rivalry with Tennessee but not Will Stein. He’s know almost his whole life. “Historically for me as a Kentucky fan, it’s Louisville, it’s Tennessee, and it’s Duke,” said Stein on his weekly radio show with Tom Leach. “I’m just telling you how I felt growing up. Those were the three games as a fan. This is not a coach talking. This is young Will Stein at home cheering on the Cats. Those would be the three teams that always had to and wanted to beat.”

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Rockytop Insider

Tennessee Basketball In Final Three For Blue Chip Center Recruit’s Imminent Commitment

Photo via Tennessee basketball on Instagram/ @vol_hoops Tennessee basketball is one of the three schools remaining in the mix for the commitment of a top center target. On Sunday afternoon, four-star center Chris Brown named a trio of SEC schools — the Vols, Mississippi State and Oklahoma — as his finalists, according to a report…

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Indiana's Kiki Granberry faces former Tennessee teammate Paityn Chapman during loss to Illinois

Illinois swept Indiana in three straight sets due to fierce triple threat Paityn Chapman, Alyssa Aguayo and Madi Miles. It was an unexpected loss for the Hoosiers after coming off an outstanding offensive and defensive performance against Iowa. Though Indiana fell short, there was some familiarity on the court between Kiki Granberry and Chapman.

Bloomington, IN · 1d

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Tennessee Football Rooting Guide: Who You Should Pull For To Help The Vols This Week

LSU football head coach Lane Kiffin (Photo via LSUfootball on X) On Saturday night, No. 13 Tennessee football is battling No. 6 Kentucky in one of the biggest games of the season. A win puts the Vols back in the playoff picture while a loss could dash UT’s remaining chances. There’s plenty of action outside…