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Two former Vols to serve as captains for Arkansas game

Two former Vols will serve as game captains for Arkansas against Tennessee.

No. 4 Tennessee (4-0, 1-0 SEC) will play at Arkansas (3-2, 1-1 SEC) on Saturday in Week 6 of the 2024 college football season. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Two former Vols will serve as Arkansas game captains against Tennessee. Arkansas announced Doneiko Slaughter, Addison Nichols, Anthony Switzer and Kyle Ramsey as Week 6 game captains.

Slaughter appeared in 43 games for the Vols as a defensive back from 2020-23, recording 87 tackles, 5.5 tackles for a loss, three sacks, one interception and seven pass deflections.

Nichols appeared in 14 games on the offensive line at Tennessee from 2022-23.

Kickoff between the Vols and Razorbacks is slated for 7:30 p.m. EDT on Saturday. ABC will televise the SEC matchup.

READ: Updated SEC football power rankings after Week 5

Former Vols listed as starters for Arkansas’ season opener

Former Vols are listed as starters for Arkansas’ season opener on Thursday.

Arkansas will kick off its 2024 football season on Thursday against Arkansas–Pine Bluff. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. EDT and will be televised by ESPNU.

The in-state matchup will be contested at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Following the 2023 season, two Tennessee student-athletes, defensive back Doneiko Slaughter and offensive lineman Addison Nichols, transferred to Arkansas and are now listed as starters for Thursday.

Slaughter appeared in 43 games for the Vols from 2020-23, recording 87 tackles, 5.5 tackles for a loss, three sacks, one interception and seven pass deflections.

Nichols appeared in 14 games for the Vols from 2022-23.

The Razorbacks will host Tennessee on Oct. 5 at D.W.R. Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

READ: 2024 Tennessee football game-by-game predictions

Most intriguing transfer portal options at center

Most intriguing transfer portal options at center #GoBucks

We already broke down our expectations for how Ohio State could handle the quarterback position and then dove into the possible running backs. We also and recently covered the wide receiver position (if things break a certain way), tight ends, and offensive tackle, and guards, but next on the list is the center position.

This list means a whole lot less since the commitment of a former Alabama Crimson Tide starter, but I already started this piece and watched all of the players listed, so you get to see it, but lucky for us the addition was a HUGE one and that talented player makes an appearance on this list.

The likelihood of the Buckeyes adding another anchor to the offensive line is slim to none, but it wouldn’t be shocking to see another player with starting experience at center be added and moved to guard. Most people are expecting another addition to the offensive line and that means there is still an opportunity for the guys below.

Clemson Transfer OL Target Commits to Arkansas

Clemson has struck out on all their offensive line transfer targets.

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program tried to be more active in the transfer portal, but they struck out on all of their offensive line transfer targets.

Clemson was in the hunt for offensive lineman Addison Nichols but failed to land him. Nichols announced Tuesday via social media that he has committed to play at Arkansas next season. He was the final transfer target the Tigers had on the offensive line.

Nichols visited Clemson and Arkansas last weekend with the Razorbacks, who had the better pitch for the transfer. As a recruit in the 2022 class, Nichols ranked as the No. 6 interior offensive lineman and No. 143 overall prospect.

We shouldn’t expect much noise from the Tigers in the portal after this one.

Addison Nichols announces transfer destination

Former Vol Addison Nichols announces transfer destination.

Former Tennessee offensive lineman Addison Nichols entered the NCAA transfer portal on Dec. 4.

“After much consideration, I have decided to enter the transfer portal,” Nichols announced. “I look forward to seeing what my next chapter holds.”

The 6-foot-5, 327-pound Nichols announced on Tuesday he is transferring to Arkansas.

“After discussing and praying about it with my family, I will be finishing my academic and collegiate football career at the University of Arkansas,” Nichols said.

Nichols appeared in 14 games for the Vols from 2022-23.

He appeared in every contest this season, while playing against Ball State and UT Martin in 2022.

Nichols came to Tennessee from Greater Atlanta Christian School in Norcross, Georgia.

READ: Updated Tennessee football NCAA transfer portal tracker

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Addison Nichols enters NCAA transfer portal

Tennessee offensive lineman Addison Nichols enters the NCAA transfer portal.

Tennessee redshirt freshman offensive lineman Addison Nichols entered the NCAA transfer portal on Monday.

“After much consideration, I have decided to enter the transfer portal,” Nichols announced. “I look forward to seeing what my next chapter holds.”

The 6-foot-5, 327-pound Nichols appeared in 14 games for the Vols from 2022-23.

He appeared in every contest this season, while playing against Ball State and UT Martin in 2022.

Nichols came to Tennessee from Greater Atlanta Christian School in Norcross, Georgia.

Student-athletes can enter the NCAA transfer portal from Dec. 2 until Jan. 2, 2024. Players can also enter the NCAA transfer portal from April 15-30, 2024.

READ: Updated Tennessee football NCAA transfer portal tracker

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Glen Elarbee discusses development of offensive lineman Addison Nichols

Tennessee offensive line coach Glen Elarbee discusses the development of offensive lineman Addison Nichols.

Tennessee practiced for the fifth time during fall training camp on Monday.

Third-year offensive line coach Glen Elarbee met with media following practice.

He discussed the development of redshirt freshman offensive lineman Addison Nichols.

“He’s doing good,” Elarbee said. “He had a better day today. He’s still roaming between center and left guard. I think all of our centers have to do a better job snapping the football right now, but that’s kind of the start of camp and spring any time, but we’re working to correct that as we speak.”

The 6-foot-5, 327-pound Nichols appeared in two games for the Vols in 2022. He played eight offensive snaps versus UT Martin and four against Ball State.

Nichols earned 2022 SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll honors.

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Josh Heupel discusses Tennessee’s center position after first scrimmage

Josh Heupel discusses Tennessee’s center position after the Vols’ first spring scrimmage.

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.

Following the Vols’ scrimmage, third-year head coach Josh Heupel met with media.

Heupel discussed Tennessee’s center position headlined by 6-foot-3, 305-pound senior Cooper Mays.

“We don’t ever want to miss Cooper,” Heupel said. “That’s a guy in the middle that’s playing a lot of football, and he’s a great leader for us inside of our program.

“Addison (Nichols) and Vysen (Lang) have to continue to grow and step up. There have been some really positive things from them in the first seven days and I’m excited to go back and watch the tape. We’re going to need those two guys to grow on the back half of spring ball.”

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Glen Elarbee details Addison Nichols’ progression during fall camp

Glen Elarbee details freshman offensive lineman Addison Nichols’ progression during fall camp.

Tennessee practiced for the fourth time during fall training camp Thursday.

Following practice, second-year offensive line coach Glen Elarbee met with media. He discussed the progression of freshman offensive lineman Addison Nichols from spring practices to fall training camp.

“I think all of the freshmen are a lot different, him for sure,” Elarbee said of Nichols. “I think the game has slowed down a lot for him. When he makes a mistake, he already knows it versus having to go into the film room, watch it and talk about it. It’s instantaneous. ‘Man, I should have called this or I should have done this.’

“Now, the challenge for him, is he’s taking a few reps with two’s and starting to move and take some reps at different positions. Handling all of that mentally and the physical part of starting to go against better bodies, the technique has to be a little cleaner. The play has to be a little faster. He’s done a great job. It’s a lot on a freshman.”

Addison Nichols. The University of Tennessee’s second scrimmage during spring football practices at Anderson Training Center in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 9, 2022. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

The 6-foot-5, 318-pound Nichols enrolled at Tennessee in January and took part in spring practices.

Elarbee discussed where Nichols is currently playing on the offensive line.

“He took reps everywhere during the summer,” Elarbee said. “In fall camp, it’s been center and guard mainly.”

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Addison Nichols signs with Tennessee

Addison Nichols signs with the Vols.

The football early signing period is taking place Dec. 15-17 for the 2022 recruiting class.

Addison Nichols has signed with Tennessee.

The 2022 signing period is the first full class under head coach Josh Heupel.

The Vols were 7-5 (4-4 SEC) in 2021 under Heupel. Tennessee will play in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl against Purdue on Dec. 30 (3 p.m. EST, ESPN).

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