Under third year head coach Josh Heupel, the Vols are heading into the 2023 season with sky-high expectations. More importantly, there is hope. Hope that is backed up by results.

For the first time since 2017, the Vols produced a first-round draft pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The fruits of the program-changing 2022 season are beginning to pay off, and it’s just the beginning.

Following their most successful season since 2002, the Vols are primed to reap the success in the 2023 NFL Draft, starting at 8:00 ET on Thursday. 

On Thursday, the first 32 out of 259 former collegiate football players will hear their names called in the long awaited 2023 NFL Draft, beginning to realize their dreams of playing at the highest level.

Spring practice has wrapped up for Tennessee Football, and the offseason is approaching. At least, whatever is meant by “offseason.” 

Freshman Nico Iamaleava handed the ball off to fellow freshman Cam Seldon in the Orange and White game. Seldon patiently waited for a hole to open before putting his foot in the ground and finding paydirt. Seldon looked like a natural running back on the play.

As Nico Iamaleava went through spring practice drills in the 20 minutes that were made available to watch, he didn’t look like the five-star talent that had many awaiting his arrival to Knoxville.

Spring practice wrapped up for Tennessee on Saturday as the Vols went through the Orange and White game. 

Spring football came to a close on Saturday as Tennessee Football went through its Orange and White game. White took the game 17-14, but the contest was offense versus defense. 

The Vols closed spring practice with a promising showing in the Orange & White game.

The Vols are set to kickoff the Orange & White spring game at 2:30 on Saturday, capping off four weeks of spring practice and beginning the story of year three under head coach Josh Heupel.

After not having the game due to renovation in 2022, the Vols are set to be back in Neyland Stadium for the Orange an White game on Saturday.

What is often looked at as a low moment for Tennessee fans has paid dividends for French's Mustard.

Kangaroos, koalas and The Outback — Australia is known for many things. It’s safe to add punters to that list.

Special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler broke the news to Indiana kicker Charles Campbell: the Vols wouldn’t have a spot for him. Campbell was blindsided by the news after his visit but understood.

Both Darnell Wright and Jerome Carvin are off to the NFL Draft, leaving big shoes to fill for Tennessee’s offensive line. Those roles aren’t just on the field.

Tennessee running backs Jabari Small and Jaylen Wright were the stars of last year’s backfield. 

Bru McCoy played a big role in Tennessee's offense in 2022. After transferring from USC, the receiver picked up 667 yards on 52 receptions. Most of that production came while battling through injury.

Gabe Jeudy-Lally has been around the block in college football. After transferring out of the SEC to BYU, he decided he wanted to make a return. 

The story of Tennessee’s first spring scrimmage was defense. On Thursday, the story was the running backs. 

For an offense that is known for its passing attack, the running backs stole the show in the Vols’ second scrimmage of the spring. 

Tennessee’s receiving core lost crucial pieces from the 2022 season, including two receivers who will likely see their names get called at the NFL Draft.

Saturday marked the halfway point for Tennessee football spring practice. It also marked the Vols’ first scrimmage. 

Tennessee defensive end Byron Young returned home after the NFL Combine. He has come a long way from where he began. 

Coming off a program-changing season under second year head coach Josh Heupel, the Vols are looking to reap the benefits by sending several players to the draft.

Hendon Hooker hasn’t competed on the field since he tore his ACL in late November. Despite that, the 6-foot-3 quarterback’s draft stock has continued to rise. 

Last year is over for Tennessee football. The Vols are now tasked with moving on from the record-breaking 2022 season. 

University of Tennessee students are thrilled to see Vol sports teams performing well, but their excitement has often been met with the frustration of not being able to secure tickets to games.

A season ago, the Vols experienced a flurry of injuries on the defensive side with limited options to fill the void. While the offensive production was able to counteract the issues, the floodgates burst in a late November matchup with South Carolina.

From March 2-5, the NFL hosted the 2023 Draft Combine at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Vol fans, you have something to be excited about — something to build on. And no, it’s not a one-year wonder.

Josh Heupel stood on the stage alongside quarterback Joe Milton inside Hard Rock Stadium on Dec. 30, tossing oranges out to fans and donning new Orange Bowl merch.

Josh Heupel has received a contract extension through January 2029 and will make $9 million annually, Athletic Director Danny White announced Tuesday.

Tennessee football has promoted quarterbacks coach Joey Halzle to offensive coordinator, the team announced Thursday.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Just like that, the most successful season on Rocky Top comes to a close as the No. 6 Vols took down No. 7 Clemson 31-14 at Hard Rock Stadium on Friday. 

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – No. 6 Tennessee capped off a historic season with a 31-14 win over No. 7 Clemson in the Orange Bowl, securing the Vols’ first 11-win season since 2001 in just the second year of the Josh Heupel-era.

Each week, the two sports editors and football beat writers at The Daily Beacon, Andrew Peters and Eric Woods, give their keys and predictions to Tennessee’s upcoming football matchup. 

Tennessee’s dominant offense took a big hit when it lost Hendon Hooker to a torn ACL in November against South Carolina.

Flashback to last season, Joe Milton had just transferred to Tennessee and won the starting job. He lost it just as quickly when he was injured against Pitt and Hendon Hooker took Rocky Top by storm. 

Ahead of No. 6 Tennessee’s Orange Bowl matchup against No. 7 Clemson, The Daily Beacon talked with The Clemson Tiger Sports Editor Justin Robertson, who previewed the Tigers heading into the game.

Week 14 was a roller coaster for former Vols across the league, bringing viral blocks from Chiefs star guard Trey Smith and team swaps for quarterback Joshua Dobbs and defensive tackle Kendal Vickers. 

Tennessee Volunteer star wide receiver announced in a social media post Wednesday afternoon that he is declaring for the 2023 NFL draft and will opt out of the Orange Bowl.

For the first time in Tennessee football history, a Vols wide receiver takes home the Biletnikoff Award. 

No. 1 Georgia and No. 2 Michigan both easily won their conferences over LSU and Purdue respectively. No. 3 TCU and No. 4 USC were upset in their meetings, but the Horned Frogs were still able to hold on to a playoff spot.

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker is the SEC Offensive Player of the Year and Josh Heupel is the SEC Coach of the Year, the Associated Press announced Monday.