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Tennessee to Wear Dolly Parton Helmet Tribute All Season

Tennessee announced a season-long helmet decal honoring Dolly Parton: an orange butterfly with "Dolly" in white at the center. Head coach Josh…

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SEC ban on NFL-contracted players holds firm Update

Tennessee chancellor Donde Plowman says the SEC is united in enforcing its ban on athletes who signed NFL contracts, drawing a clear…

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Dolly Parton honor Tennessee football 2026 announced by WVLT

A local report says the Tennessee Volunteers will honor Dolly Parton during the 2026 season, but the form, timing and university confirmation…

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Tennessee Vols vs Furman Paladins season opener preview

Tennessee opens the season at Neyland Stadium against Furman with a heavy edge in analytics and betting markets. Faizon Brandon will start…

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William Wright waived by Chicago Bears as roster cuts hit

Former Tennessee defensive back William Wright was waived by the Chicago Bears after a preseason with mostly practice reps and no recorded…

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Final Season Predictions: Tennessee Football’s 2026 Season

Staff writers largely landed on an 8-4 projection for Tennessee, with freshman QB Faizon Brandon and a largely new defensive staff determining…

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Tennessee position battles ahead of Week 1 SEC Update

With Faizon Brandon named the starter, Tennessee position battles remain unsettled at right tackle, the No. 3 receiver spot and linebacker availability…

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Marshall Manning out weeks with foot injury, timeline shifts

Baylor School freshman Marshall Manning will be sidelined for a few weeks with a foot injury, delaying planned freshman snaps and altering…

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Ranking Tennessee home games 2026 by stakes Update

A game-by-game ranking of Tennessee’s 2026 Neyland home slate, prioritizing playoff stakes, coaching rematches and roster storylines including Faizon Brandon’s debut.

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DeSean Bishop named to ESPN Top 100 as Volunteers set

DeSean Bishop earned a spot on ESPN's Top 100 list as Tennessee prepares for its opener against the Furman Paladins. His recent…

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