Josh Heupel recaps Vols’ first scrimmage during spring practices

Josh Heupel recaps Tennessee’s first football scrimmage during spring practices.

Tennessee scrimmaged for the first time during spring practices Saturday at Neyland Stadium.

Spring practices will conclude April 15 with the Vols’ annual Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium.

“I loved the energy, really from the entire squad,” third-year Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel said following the scrimmage. “I thought defensively, we were relentless and played with energy. They did a really nice job, in particular the defense. I thought they had a really good day.”

Watch: Josh Heupel recaps Vols’ scrimmage at Neyland Stadium

Heupel met with media following Tennessee’s scrimmage Saturday. A transcript provided by the University of Tennessee of Heupel’s post-scrimmage media availability is listed below.