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The University of Tennessee will welcome Furman University to Neyland Stadium on September 5, 2026, renewing a rivalry that began in 1941 and has featured memorable moments in Tennessee football history.
The University of Tennessee announces a suite of upgrades to Neyland Stadium for the 2026 football season, featuring a state‑of‑the‑art sound system, widened concourse areas, and a plaza honoring legendary coaches.
The new uniform, revealed in partnership with Adidas and 151 Creative, celebrates the legacy of Robert Neyland with detailed design elements that will be worn in the Volunteers' October 3 game at Neyland Stadium and become available to fans in September.
On August 20, Tennessee University revealed a Smokey Grey football uniform that commemorates General Robert Neyland, blending historic design cues with modern branding as Adidas replaces Nike as the program’s apparel partner.
A two‑year agreement announced in August will see the Volunteers and Crimson Tide wear their classic home colors for the first time since 1970, reviving a storied uniform tradition that dates back to the 1950s.
A recent biography by Dr. Tim D. Johnson explores Gen. Robert Neyland’s dual legacy as a wartime logistics pioneer and a transformative football coach, shedding light on innovations that still influence the sport today.
Bowden Wyatt is celebrated as one of only four members of the College Football Hall of Fame to be inducted for both playing and coaching excellence, a career that spanned wartime service, conference titles, and lasting influence on the sport.
Since taking the helm in 2020, Josh Heupel has guided Tennessee to double‑digit win seasons while his predecessors struggled, cementing his reputation as an offensive architect and SEC veteran.
A look at the Volunteers' most memorable wins over ranked foes, shaped by a shifting SEC schedule and highlighted by legendary performances.
Mack Franklin, a former University of Tennessee football captain and member of the 1951 national title team, died at 93. His career spanned gridiron glory, military service, teaching, coaching, and leadership in school administration.
After a brief hiatus for renovations, the iconic statue of Coach Robert Neyland is being reinstalled at Neyland Stadium, poised to become the centerpiece of a new plaza that honors legendary Tennessee coaches.