How the Vols Can Beat Arch Manning | Read and React
Tennessee vs. Texas is here, and former Tennessee and NFL player Kahlil McKenzie has a message for the Vols: Make Arch Manning beat you!On this episode of Read & React, McKenzie breaks down Tennessee football's showdown with Texas, the key to slowing down Arch Manning, and why Faizon Brandon doesn't need to be a superhero for the Volunteers to win.After reviewing Tennessee's performance against Kennesaw State, McKenzie explains why the Vols' physical running game, offensive line and defensive execution will be critical against Texas.From David Sanders Jr. versus Colin Simmons to Tennessee's defensive game plan against Manning, McKenzie shares his perspective on what it will take for the Vols to make a statement in their first SEC matchup.Can Tennessee defend Neyland Stadium and settle the debate over who is the real UT?Presented by SLING TV: https://www.sling.com/
11 Sept 2026
Tennessee Soccer vs. Basketball: The Ultimate Fall Showdown | Everything School
Things are getting a little squashy on Rocky Top.Tennessee soccer's Bella Smith and Devin Davis go gourd-to-gourd with Tennessee basketball's Campbell Duncan and Jalen Haralson in the ultimate pumpkin painting showdown. Who has the artistic chops to become the pick of the patch — and whose pumpkin is getting squashed by the competition?While the paint flies, the Vols and Lady Vols tackle some fall favorites: Halloween vs. Thanksgiving, haunted houses vs. corn mazes, scary movies, bonfires, game-day music, Knoxville food spots and plenty more.They also dig into life at Tennessee, Rick Barnes' coaching style, Jalen Haralson's move from Notre Dame to the SEC, why each athlete chose Rocky Top and some absolutely brutal offseason workouts.And just when you think the pumpkin madness is over, they turn the gourds around for a five-minute challenge to PAINT EACH OTHER.Which pumpkin is the GOAT of the gourd patch? Drop your winner in the comments.
23 Jul 2026
Bella Gets the Scoop on Tennessee’s Kennedi Rogers | Everything School
Sometimes the best way to break the ice is with a scoop in your hand.New Everything School host Bella Smith takes Tennessee volleyball newcomer Kennedi Rogers to Cruze Farm for ice cream, first impressions and a conversation that quickly goes beyond the court. Between sweet cream, Fruity Pebbles and plenty of laughs, Bella gets to know the personality behind one of the newest Lady Vols.Kennedi opens up about leaving SMU after earning All-Freshman honors, starting over in Knoxville and why she believes Tennessee is the place where she can fully grow into the player she wants to become. She also shares what surprised her about SEC conditioning, the difference she has felt in Tennessee’s support for women’s athletics and why the Lady Vol legacy immediately stood out.The conversation gets even sweeter—and much more chaotic—as Kennedi explains how her leg ended up through a Tennessee facility door, debates Nike versus Adidas, reveals her dream brand partnership and discusses the music, reality shows and TikTok trends that keep her entertained away from volleyball.
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