The Vols have advanced to play Notre Dame in the NCAA Tournament Super Regional.
Notre Dame defeated Texas Tech in the Statesboro Regional while Tennessee was playing Georgia Tech.
Following the Vols’ win, head coach Tony Vitello was asked if he knew Tennessee is slated to play Notre Dame.
“I’m going to go humble brag here,” Vitello said. “I’m just going to throw it out there. The only reason I know we’re playing Notre Dame was from one text message, and that was from Peyton Manning, so thank you for sending it.
“I’m not going to say thank you for letting us know who we’re playing. You’d like to just enjoy the moment for a minute, and thank you for allowing me to brag to people.”