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What George MacIntyre said after loss to Gamecocks, 'one of the most frustrating games I've ever played in'
Tennessee quarterback George MacIntyre spoke with reporters Saturday night following the 11th-ranked Vols' 27-24 loss at South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. — After leading Tennessee to a 26-10 win against rival Alabama last week, sophomore quarterback George MacIntyre faced another tough test on the road Saturday at South Carolina.
Social media reacts to No. 11 Tennessee's 27-24 loss at South Carolina
Tennessee took over with 1:17 to play and a chance to take the lead, but a catastrophic turnover instead set up South Carolina for a chance to win. On first-and-10 at the UT 38, MacIntyre was hit as he threw by Gamecocks star Dylan Stewart, forcing a fumble that was recovered by South Carolina's Tomiwa Durojaiye at the Vols' 34. Sellers then put the Gamecocks in position for a last-second field goal by running for 9 yards on third-and-15.
ESPN's 'College GameDay' crew makes picks for Vols' game at South Carolina
Despite being ranked just outside the top 10 in both major polls, Tennessee is a slight underdog going into today's game at South Carolina. There are plenty of different opinions regarding the Vols' chances of knocking off the Gamecocks on the road, and ESPN's "College GameDay" crew was fittingly divided Saturday morning in making its predictions for the game.
Cowboys Finally Give America’s Sweethearts Their Due
For decades, the Dallas Cowboys treated their cheerleaders like a nice extra, not a key part of the business. That ended on Friday, Oct. 23. The team officially recognized the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Association (DCCA) as the official union for the squad. The Cowboys and the cheerleaders are now set to begin collective bargaining talks. It is a win the fans should cheer because it finally matches the team's massive global brand with fair treatment for its stars.
GoVols247 staff picks: No. 11 Tennessee at South Carolina, other Week 8 games
The GoVols247 staff makes its predictions for the 11th-ranked Vols' game Saturday at South Carolina and this week's top games across the country VIP Every week throughout this season, GoVols247's Patrick Brown, Ryan Callahan and Ben McKee will make their predictions for the biggest games in college football — focusing on the Southeastern Conference and top-25 teams — and, of course, weigh in on how Tennessee will fare.
South Carolina insider explains why Gamecocks 'have a good chance' against Vols
John Whittle of Gamecock247, 247Sports' South Carolina site, goes in-depth on how the Gamecocks match up with Tennessee going into Saturday's game VIP After kncoking off then-No. 6 Alabama last week, Tennessee will hit the road again this weekend to return to the scene of one of the Vols' most damaging losses under coach Josh Heupel.
First Tennessee visit makes 'great impact' on Georgia CB nearing final decision
First Tennessee visit makes 'great impact' on Georgia CB nearing final decision Class of 2027 CB Preston Glasco, a former Connecticut commitment, is just days away from choosing between his three finalists after visiting the Vols Preston Glasco officially narrowed his focus to three finalists a little more than a week ago, and he's now just days away from announcing his final college choice. His first visit to Tennessee might have made his decision a bit more difficult.
Elite, in-state CB Cobbins gets another look at Vols during visit for Alabama game
Elite, in-state CB Cobbins gets another look at Vols during visit for Alabama game Class of 2028 CB Jermaine Cobbins, a top-25 prospect nationally, returned to Tennessee on Saturday to attend the Vols' win against the rival Crimson Tide Jermaine Cobbins has visited Tennessee on a regular basis over the past two years, and he has been to one of the Vols' home games every year since getting an early scholarship offer from them in October 2024.
Neyland Stadium breaks college football noise record during Vols' win over Alabama
Tennessee's Neyland Stadium has been widely regarded for years as one of the loudest venues in college football. The Vols now have a legitimate claim, backed by verified data, to having the nation's loudest home stadium. The crowd noise during Tennessee's 26-10 victory Saturday against then-No. 6 Alabama registered at a peak of 130.3 decibels on field level, according to data taken by the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology.
'Gross feeling' now in rearview mirror for Vols' improving offensive line
Just three weeks ago, Jesse Perry and the rest of Tennessee's offensive line were searching for answers. The Vols had just allowed 10 sacks Sept. 26 in a 20-17 loss to then-No. 1 Texas, a game that wasn't decided until the final play despite their 221 yards of total offense, and they were looking to replace starting left guard Wendell Moe Jr. after his season-ending injury. The results were concerning, and the game film wasn't pretty.
'Best fan base and atmosphere I've ever seen': More recruits react to visits for Vols' win over Alabama
A number of Tennessee targets and some of the Vols' current commitments weigh in on the experience of attending their 26-10 win against the Crimson Tide VIP Tennessee hosted dozens of highly ranked prospects, including several top-100 prospects, for its highly anticipated showdown with sixth-ranked Alabama on Saturday.
Josh Heupel not naming starting QB for Tennessee's game at South Carolina
Tennessee sophomore quarterback George MacIntyre has led the Vols to back-to-back wins in his first two starts, including their upset of then-No. 6 Alabama on Saturday. But coach Josh Heupel still chose not to name a starting quarterback Monday leading up to Tennessee's game Saturday at South Carolina. "George has played smart and efficient. Like a lot of what he's done," Heupel said during his weekly Monday press conference.
Four-star juco DL flips from Tennessee to Georgia after official visit
Christian Mays has seen his stock continue to rise since announcing his commitment to Tennessee in early June during his official visit to Knoxville. He added scholarship offers from Georgia and Texas last month, and the Bulldogs recently convinced him to take an official visit to Athens, Ga., over the weekend. The weekend stay at Georgia resulted in a change of heart for the four-star Class of 2027 defensive lineman from Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville, Miss.
Opening line released for No. 11 Tennessee's game at South Carolina
Coming off an impressive 26-10 win against then-No. 6 Alabama, Tennessee opened Sunday as a slight favorite going into Saturday's game at South Carolina Tennessee established itself as a College Football Playoff contender with an impressive 26-10 victory Saturday against then-No. 6 Alabama, getting its third consecutive home win against the rival Crimson Tide.
Tennessee targets, commitments react to visits for Vols' win over No. 6 Alabama
Tennessee hosted dozens of highly ranked prospects, including several top-100 prospects, for its highly anticipated showdown with sixth-ranked Alabama on Saturday. It was a big weekend for the Vols, and the game-day atmosphere inside Neyland Stadium and their 26-10 victory against the sixth-ranked Crimson Tide made for a memorable experience for the large group of recruits in attendance.
What George MacIntyre said after leading Vols to win against No. 6 Alabama
Tennessee sophomore quarterback George MacIntyre spoke with reporters Saturday night following the No. 14 Vols' 26-10 victory against No. 6 Alabama After leading Tennessee to a 24-17 win at Arkansas last week in his first career start, sophomore quarterback George MacIntyre faced an even bigger test Saturday afternoon in his first start at Neyland Stadium.
Social media reacts to No. 14 Tennessee's upset of sixth-ranked Alabama
Alabama's next possession ended with another turnover that set up Tennessee with a short field. With the Crimson Tide facing third-and-10 at their own 25, Russell threw down the middle and was intercepted by Vols junior safety Dejuan Lane, a Penn State transfer. That gave Tennessee good field position at the Alabama 43, but the Vols quickly moved back to their own side of midfield on the ensuing drive, with Mike Matthews being stopped for a 10-yard loss on a first-down reverse.
ESPN's 'College GameDay' crew makes picks for Tennessee's game against Alabama
Tennessee has won back-to-back home games against rival Alabama going into this year's Third Saturday in October showdown. Despite the Vols' recent success at home against the Crimson Tide, the majority of ESPN's "College GameDay" crew doesn't like their chances of beating Alabama again today.
GoVols247 staff picks: No. 6 Alabama at No. 14 Tennessee, other Week 7 games
The GoVols247 staff makes its predictions for the 14th-ranked Vols' game Saturday against rival Alabama and this week's other top games VIP Every week throughout this season, GoVols247's Patrick Brown, Ryan Callahan and Ben McKee will make their predictions for the biggest games in college football — focusing on the Southeastern Conference and top-25 teams — and, of course, weigh in on how Tennessee will fare.
Weekend preview: In-state stars, other coveted prospects set to visit Vols for Alabama game
GoVols247 takes a look at the impressive list of recruits who are scheduled to travel to Knoxville on Saturday for Tennessee's showdown with rival Alabama VIP Tennessee's annual showdown with rival Alabama typically makes for one of the Vols' biggest recruiting weekends of the season when the Third Saturday in October showdown is played in Knoxville. This year's matchup between the two teams will be no exception.
Alabama insider previews matchup with Vols, not 'as confident' about Tide's chances of winning
Brett Greenberg of Bama247, 247Sports' Alabama site, goes in-depth on how the No. 6 Crimson Tide match up with Tennessee going into Saturday's game VIP After picking up its first SEC road win of the season last week, Tennessee will be back at home this weekend for the latest installment of the Third Saturday in October rivalry. The 14th-ranked Vols will square off with No. 6 Alabama on Saturday afternoon at Neyland Stadium, where Tennessee has won its past two meetings with the Crimson Tide.
Highly ranked OL, Florida commit ready to visit Vols again for Alabama game
One of the nation's top offensive linemen in the 2028 class is planning to return to Tennessee this weekend despite his recent commitment to the Gators VIP After visiting Tennessee for the first time in late May, Samuel Bailey knew he wanted to return to Knoxville this season to see the Vols play. He still intends to follow through on those plans despite his recent commitment to Florida.
Elite DL, in-state Vols target set to return to Tennessee for Alabama game
A highly ranked Class of 2028 defensive lineman who's one of the Vols' in-state targets recently visited them again and plans to travel to Knoxville this weekend VIP Ayden Woodruff recently visited Tennessee again to attend the Vols' home game against Auburn. He's now planning to make the trip to Knoxville again to see Tennessee square off with one of its biggest rivals.
Where Vols targets, QB commit are ranked in updated Top247 for 2028 class
Dozens of players who have received scholarship offers from Tennessee are ranked among the nation's top prospects in 247Sports' updated Top247 for the 2028 class. On Wednesday, 247Sports made a midseason update to its rankings of the nation's top prospects in the 2028 class, and a number of the prospects who made the list have already picked up offers from the Vols and visited them.
Early look at Vols' impressive visitor list for showdown with rival Alabama
GoVols247 takes a look at the dozens of highly ranked prospects and other targets who are set to attend the Tennessee's showdown with the Crimson Tide VIP Tennessee's annual showdown with rival Alabama typically makes for one of the Vols' biggest recruiting weekends of the season when the Third Saturday in October showdown is played in Knoxville. This year's matchup between the two teams will be no exception.
CB target ready to visit Tennessee, nearing decision between SEC rivals
A Class of 2027 cornerback from the Atlanta area is planning to visit Tennessee for the first time this weekend coming off another visit to Alabama on Saturday VIP Preston Glasco decommitted from Connecticut less than a month ago, but he's already closing in on his final college decision coming off a trip to Alabama last weekend. He's now ready to take a closer look at Tennessee before making his choice.
Vols freshman report: Arkansas game
GoVols247 takes a look at how Tennessee's freshmen performed Saturday afternoon during the then-No. 15 Vols' 24-17 win at Arkansas With Tennessee playing on the road against an SEC opponent for the first time this season, the Vols again used a smaller rotation Saturday at Arkansas that didn't include as many of their younger players. Some of them didn't make the trip to Fayetteville, Ark., as part of the team's 74-man SEC travel roster.
Top247 defensive lineman, Auburn commitment set to return to Tennessee
A highly ranked Class of 2027 defensive lineman from Hoover, Ala., who took an official visit to Knoxville in May is now ready to take another look at the Vols VIP Marquis Evans has visited Tennessee's campus a few times, and the Vols hosted him on an official visit in May before he announced his commitment to Auburn on July 1. But Tennessee hasn't given up on him since then, and he's now ready to take another look at the Vols.
Vols open as home underdog against Alabama
After winning its first SEC road game, Tennessee opened Sunday as an underdog for its annual showdown with Alabama. Multiple sportsbooks released their opening lines for the Vols' home game Saturday afternoon against the rival Crimson Tide, and Tennessee started the week as a 6.5-point favorite, according to FanDuel Sportsbook, while DraftKings Sportsbook listed the Vols as a 7-point favorite. Both sportsbooks set the projected total at 53.5 points.
Heupel discusses MacIntyre's 'winning performance' in first start, updates Brandon's status
Tennessee sophomore quarterback George MacIntyre made his first career start Saturday at Arkansas. After replacing freshman Faizon Brandon just before halftime last week against Auburn, MacIntyre played well enough to help the Vols pull out a 24-17 win against the Razorbacks. It remains to be seen what MacIntyre's performance might earn him another start next week.
'A true miracle': Josh Heupel shares positive update on Vols LBs coach William Inge
Tennessee linebackers coach William Inge should be released from the hospital next week after battling a life-threatening illness over the past few weeks, head coach Josh Heupel said Saturday night. At the end his postgame press conference Saturday following the Vols' 24-17 win at Arkansas, Heupel referred to the improvement in Inge's condition as "a true miracle" in sharing the positive news.
Social media reacts to No. 15 Tennessee's first win at Arkansas since 2001
Tennessee finally earned its first win at Arkansas in more than 25 years Saturday evening, but it wasn't pretty. The Vols rallied from a seven-point deficit in the second half and made enough plays down the stretch to pull out a 24-17 victory against the Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark.
Elite OL from North Carolina says first experience at Tennessee was 'one of one'
One of the nation's top offensive linemen in the 2028 class recently visited Tennessee for the first time to attend the Vols' showdown with top-ranked Texas VIP Grayson Williams has been in frequent contact with Tennessee coach Josh Heupel's staff since getting a scholarship offer from the Vols in February. He recently made his first trip to Knoxville to attend one of their marquee home games, and he came away liking Tennessee even more.
GoVols247 staff picks: No. 15 Tennessee at Arkansas, other Week 6 games
The GoVols247 staff makes its predictions for the 15th-ranked Vols' game Saturday afternoon at Arkansas and this week's top games across the country VIP Every week throughout this season, GoVols247's Patrick Brown, Ryan Callahan and Ben McKee will make their predictions for the biggest games in college football — focusing on the Southeastern Conference and top-25 teams — and, of course, weigh in on how Tennessee will fare.
CB target from Atlanta says Tennessee's 'stock went up' with latest visit
CB target from Atlanta says Tennessee's 'stock went up' with latest visit A Class of 2028 cornerback who attended one of the Vols' spring practices in early April was back in Knoxville last weekend for their 24-14 win over Auburn Bryce Willingham visited Tennessee for the first time to attend one of the Vols' spring practices in early April, a little more than a month after he received a scholarship offer from them.
Arkansas insider previews matchup with Vols, explains where UT could have 'pretty big mismatch'
Trey Biddy, the publisher of HawgSports.com, goes in-depth on how the Razorbacks match up with Tennessee going into Saturday's game in Fayetteville, Ark. VIP After picking up its first SEC win of the season last week, Tennessee will hit the road this weekend for its first away game against a conference opponent. The 15th-ranked Vols will square off with Arkansas on Saturday afternoon after Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
What Ryan Silverfield said about George MacIntyre, matchup with Vols on SEC teleconference
After picking up its first SEC win Saturday against Auburn, Tennessee will hit the road this weekend for its first away game of the conference schedule. The Vols will take on Arkansas on Saturday at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark., where they haven't knocked off the Razorbacks since 2001. Kickoff between 15th-ranked Tennessee (4-1, 1-1 SEC) and the Razorbacks (2-3, 0-2) is scheduled for 4:15 p.m. Eastern time Saturday. The game will be televised nationally on SEC Network.
Elite safety says Tennessee 'definitely in my top five' after latest visit
Four-star Class of 2028 safety Nick Carroll, a top-50 prospect nationally, visited the Vols again last weekend to attend their home game against Auburn VIP Nick Carroll announced a little more than a week ago that he has narrowed his focus to seven schools. He included Tennessee on his list of favorites after visiting the Vols for the first time last season to attend one of their home games.
Tennessee one of 'top schools' for elite DL target after visit for Auburn game
One of the nation's top defensive linemen in the 2028 class visited the Vols again Saturday for their 24-14 win over the Tigers and came away impressed VIP Jamarcus Johnson has been to Tennessee's campus at least a handful of times, and he had experienced the game-day environment at Neyland Stadium even before his latest trip to Knoxville. That's why the Vols were already one of the teams standing out most to him.
Vols freshman report: Auburn game
For the second consecutive week, a home game against an SEC opponent forced Tennessee to rely on a smaller rotation that didn't include as many of its younger players. But the Vols again relied on a number of freshmen in a game that wasn't decided until the fourth quarter. Freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon made his fifth consecutive start, and five of Tennessee's freshmen saw the field on offense and defense during the Vols' 24-14 loss to Auburn on Saturday at Neyland Stadium.
Juco edge, former five-star says first Tennessee visit 'really surprised me'
Hayden Lowe, a former five-star edge rusher who started his college career at Miami, visited the Vols for the first time this weekend and came away impressed VIP Hayden Lowe remembers getting a scholarship offer from Tennessee almost three years ago, when he was a junior in high school. He never visited the Vols before signing with Miami in December 2024, but they didn't wait long to reach out to him after he enrolled at Long Beach (Calif.) City College in August.
Vols open as double-digit favorites at Arkansas coming off win over Auburn
Coming off its first SEC win of the season Saturday against Auburn, Tennessee will hit the road for its first away game against a conference opponent. The Vols will travel to Arkansas on Saturday to face the Razorbacks for the third consecutive year, and Tennessee is roughly a two-touchdown favorite after knocking off the Tigers on Saturday.
Former Memphis DL commit 'loved' first trip to Tennessee, sets official visit
Former Memphis DL commit 'loved' first trip to Tennessee, sets official visit A Class of 2027 defensive lineman from Memphis, Tenn., who picked up an offer from Tennessee less than a month ago visited the Vols on Saturday for the first time Tennessee and three other SEC programs extended scholarship offers to Joshua Lane last month within a span of less than 36 hours.
Heupel discusses MacIntyre's performance against Auburn, what it means for Vols' QB plans
With Tennessee's offense sputtering and the Vols facing a 7-3 deficit Saturday afternoon, coach Josh Heupel decided in the final minutes of the first half that it was time to make a change. He benched freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon, who was making his fifth career start, and put in sophomore backup George MacIntyre. Brandon had just thrown his first career interception, and No. 17 Tennessee's offense had been one-dimensional through its first seven possessions against Auburn.
Social media reacts to No. 17 Vols making change at QB, rallying to beat Auburn
Tennessee's first SEC win of the season didn't come easy. The 17th-ranked Vols changed quarterbacks after struggling on offense throughout the first half, replacing freshman Faizon Brandon with sophomore George MacIntyre, and needed a few timely turnovers to hold off Auburn for a 24-14 victory at Neyland Stadium. MacIntyre took over at quarterback to start Tennessee's final drive of the first half after Brandon threw the first interception of his career.
Four-star Vols DL commit Mays reacts to recent SEC offers, discusses visit plans
Junior-college defensive lineman Christian Mays, a Tennessee commitment, has added scholarship offers from Georgia and Texas within the past few weeks VIP Christian Mays has been committed to Tennessee for almost four months. But he has added scholarship offers from a few other programs over the past few weeks, and a couple of the Vols' SEC rivals are among the teams that have recently entered the picture.
Vols ready to host another large group of targets, commits for Auburn game
Tennessee is scheduled to host dozens of targets in the 2027, 2028 and 2029 classes this weekend for its home game Saturday against Auburn VIP Tennessee brought in a star-studded list of recruits last week for its showdown with top-ranked Texas. Another home game against an SEC opponent this weekend will give the Vols a chance to host another large group of prospects.
GoVols247 staff picks: Auburn at No. 17 Tennessee, other Week 5 games
Every week throughout this season, GoVols247's Patrick Brown, Ryan Callahan and Ben McKee will make their predictions for the biggest games in college football — focusing on the Southeastern Conference and top-25 teams — and, of course, weigh in on how Tennessee will fare. If you weren't able to participate in our annual GoVols247 Pick 'Em competition, which is already under way, feel free to post your own picks in the comments below this story.
Following future Vols: QB Baker puts up big numbers in lopsided victory
Find out how each of Tennessee's commitments performed last week, including a strong showing by QB Derrick Baker and another big game for RB Asa Barnes VIP GoVols247 takes a look at the latest individual performances by Tennessee's current football commitments in this weekly feature. All of the Vols' commitments have started their seasons, but a couple of them sat out last week because of injuries. A few others had open dates last week.
Highly ranked DL target from Georgia set to visit Tennessee for Auburn game
Highly ranked DL target from Georgia set to visit Tennessee for Auburn game One of the nation's top defensive lineman in the 2028 class is planning to return to Tennessee this weekend to see the 17th-ranked Vols play host to the Tigers A coveted defensive-line target who has already visited Tennessee multiple times this year is planning to make the trip to Knoxville again this weekend.
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