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A look back at Tennessee’s victory against Kentucky in 2021

A look back at Tennessee’s victory against Kentucky in 2021.

Tennessee first fielded a football team in 1891 and the Vols have played in memorable games throughout its history.

Each week, Vols Wire will recap a memorable game against its upcoming opponent.

Vols Wire revisits Tennessee’s, 45-42, victory against Kentucky at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky on Nov. 6, 2021.

The Vols, under first-year head coach Josh Heupel, led, 24-21, at halftime.

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker completed 15-of-20 passing attempts for 316 yards and four touchdowns.

Velus Jones Jr., Cedric Tillman, JaVonta Payton and Jacob Warren scored receiving touchdowns for the Vols.

Jabari Small led Tennessee in rushing yards (55). He scored one rushing touchdown.

Jones Jr. led the Vols in receiving yards (100).

Alontae Taylor returned an interception for a 56-yard touchdown.

Jacob Warren recaps Vols’ win against Texas A&M

Tight end Jacob Warren recaps Tennessee’s win against Texas A&M.

Redshirt senior tight end Jacob Warren scored on a seven-yard touchdown reception versus Texas A&M in Week 7.

The Vols defeated Texas A&M, 20-13, at Neyland Stadium.

Warren met with media on Monday and discussed what it was like winning a close game against the Aggies.

“That was going to be the first thing I mentioned, which was the defense and how you never really feel like you are out of it or you don’t have a chance,” Warren said. “I think it is really cool when you have that trust in the other side of the ball to go out there and just continue to stop them, continue to give us opportunities to figure it out and put the ball in the end zone or put the ball in the uprights or whatever it was.

“I think all three phases worked really well together the other day. We came out with a win. I think that is all you can really ask for. You take an ugly win over a really pretty loss any day, so I think we were just happy to win the game and come out with that win.”

PHOTOS: Tennessee football defeats Texas A&M in front of Checker Neyland

Vols’ most intriguing offensive skill position players in 2023 fall camp

Tennessee’s most intriguing offensive skill position players in 2023 fall camp.

Tennessee kicked off fall training camp Aug. 2 at Haslam Field in preparation for the 2023 season.

The Vols will open its 2023 season versus Virginia on Sept. 2 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. Kickoff between Tennessee and the Cavaliers is slated for noon EDT and will be televised by ABC.

The 2023 season will be Tennessee’s third under head coach Josh Heupel.

Heupel guided Tennessee to a 18-8 (10-6 SEC) record and two bowl appearances from 2021-22.

Tennessee’s 2023 football schedule

Offensive skill position players can be defined as quarterbacks, running backs, tight ends and wide receivers.

2023 will be quarterback Joe Milton’s sixth and final collegiate season. Freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava enters his first collegiate season after being the Vols’ highest-rated recruit in Tennessee’s 2023 signing class.

Following Tennessee’s first week during fall training camp, Vols Wire looks at the most intriguing offensive skill position players ahead of the season. Offensive skill position players, including running backs, tight ends and wide receivers, and excluding quarterbacks, are listed below.

Jacob Warren named to Wuerffel Trophy watch list

Tennessee tight end Jacob Warren named to Wuerffel Trophy watch list.

Tennessee redshirt senior tight end Jacob Warren has been named to the Weurffel Award watch list for a second consecutive season.

He is one of 110 student-athletes nominated for the award named in honor of former Florida quarterback Danny Wuerffel. He won the 1996 Heisman Memorial Trophy.

The award was established in 2005 and honors student-athletes who serve others, celebrate their positive impact on society and inspire greater service in the world.

The award is presented annually to a FBS player who best combines exemplary community service with leadership achievement on and off the field.

Warren came to the Vols from Farragut High School in Farragut, Tennessee.

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PHOTOS: Josh Heupel, Vols’ student-athletes at 2023 SEC media days

PHOTOS: Josh Heupel and Tennessee student-athletes at 2023 SEC media days

Southeastern Conference media days took place July 17-20 at the Grand Hyatt in Nashville, Tennessee.

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel and student-athletes Joe Milton III, Omari Thomas and Jacob Warren concluded media days on Thursday.

The Vols will kick off its 2023 season on Sept. 2 versus Virginia at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. Kickoff between Tennessee and the Cavaliers is slated for noon EDT and will be televised by ABC.

The 2023 season will be the third for Tennessee under Heupel. Heupel has compiled an 18-8 (10-6 SEC) record as the Vols’ head coach since 2021.

Below are photos and Heupel, Milton III, Thomas and Warren.

Three Vols to represent Tennessee at SEC media days in Nashville

Three Vols to represent Tennessee at 2023 SEC football media days in Nashville.

Southeastern Conference media days will take place July 17-20 at the Grand Hyatt in Nashville, Tennessee.

Quarterback Joe Milton III, defensive lineman Omari Thomas and tight end Jacob Warren will represent Tennessee at SEC media days.

Third-year Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel and the Vols’ student-athletes will meet with media on July 20.

Tennessee is slated to report for fall training camp on Aug. 1 before practicing for the first time on Aug. 2.

The Vols will kick off its 2023 season versus Virginia on Sept. 2. at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Kickoff between Tennessee and the Cavaliers is slated for noon EDT and will be televised by ABC.

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Jacob Warren announces return to Tennessee in 2023

Vols’ tight end Jacob Warren announces return to Tennessee in 2023.

Redshirt senior tight end Jacob Warren will return to Tennessee in 2023.

“I will be returning for my final year of eligibility and playing one more season at Tennessee,” Warren announced Wednesday.

The 6-foot-6, 250-pound Warren has appeared in 41 games from 2019-22 at Tennessee. He has recorded 37 receptions, 416 yards and four touchdowns.

Warren came to the Vols from Farragut High School in Farragut, Tennessee.

The Vols will kick off its 2023 season Sept. 2 versus Virginia at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.

The 2023 season will mark the third for Josh Heupel as the Vols’ head coach. Heupel is 18-8 (10-6 SEC) as Tennessee’s head coach.

Tennessee’s 2023 football schedule

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Princeton Fant, Jacob Warren discussion to assist Vols’ pass protection in backfield

Josh Heupel discusses if tight ends Princeton Fant and Jacob Warren could assist with Tennessee’s pass protection in the backfield.

Tennessee kicked off fall training camp at Haslam Field Monday.

The Vols will kick off its 2022 season Sept. 1 against Ball State at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. EDT and SEC Network will televise the season-opening matchup.

Following Tennessee’s first practice during fall training camp, second-year head coach Josh Heupel met with media and was asked if tight ends Jacob Warren or Princeton Fant could be used in the backfield to assist with pass protection in certain situations.

“Not right now,” Heupel said. “The running backs that we have on campus and the guys that have been spending time, we want to develop them here through training camp and give them the opportunity to showcase that they’re going to play at a really high level and earn trust from our coaching staff and from the players around them in pass protection, and when the ball is in their hands.

“Today, on day one, without watching the film, I thought the two young running backs, Justin (Williams-Thomas) and Dylan (Sampson), had a really good day. There are some things that they did that popped out to me as a coach. Some of that was with the ball in their hands, and some of it was without it.”

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Jacob Warren named to Wuerffel Trophy preseason watch list

Jacob Warren named to Wuerffel Trophy preseason watch list.

Tennessee redshirt senior tight end Jacob Warren has been named to the Wuerffel Trophy preseason watch list.

Warren is one of 115 student-athletes on the list.

The award is named in honor of Danny Wuerffel. Wuerffel played quarterback at Florida and won the Heisman Trophy in 1996.

The award is presented each February in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The Wuerffel Trophy honors top college football players who serve others, celebrate their positive impact on society and inspire greater service in the world.

The Wuerffel Trophy was established in 2005 and is presented annually to an FBS player who best combines exemplary community service with leadership achievement on and off the field. It is the first major award honoring the character of service to others.

Warren earned an undergraduate kinesiology degree in May.

He is a four-time member of the SEC honor roll and is pursuing a Master of Science in agricultural leadership, education and communication.

Warren is on the Vols’ leadership council.

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Jacob Warren named to Mackey Award preseason watch list

Jacob Warren named to Mackey Award preseason watch list.

Tennessee redshirt senior tight end Jacob Warren has been named to the 2022 John Mackey Award preseason watch list.

The Mackey Award is presented each year to the nation’s most outstanding tight end.

Warren recorded 18 receptions, 179 receiving yards and three touchdowns in 13 games during the 2021 season.

During his Tennessee career, Warren has totaled 25 receptions, 253 receiving yards and four touchdowns in 28 games.

He is a member of Tennessee’s leadership council and is a four-time SEC Academic Honor Roll selection.

Warren came to Tennessee from Farragut High School in Farragut, Tennessee.

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