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A look at how Dewayne Alexander’s Tennessee Tech coaching tree has spread to Josh Heupel, Lane Kiffin

A look at how Dewayne Alexander’s Tennessee Tech coaching tree has spread to Josh Heupel and Lane Kiffin in the SEC.

Tennessee Tech (0-2) will play at Tennessee (1-1) Saturday at Neyland Stadium.

Kickoff is slated for noon EDT. SEC Network+ will broadcast the in-state matchup.

Dewayne Alexander is in his fourth season as Tennessee Tech’s head coach.

During Alexander’s tenure at Tennessee Tech, he has formed staffs in which assistants have advanced careers to join Southeastern Conference positions.

From 2018-20, Tre Lamb served as Alexander’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Lamb is now serving as Gardner–Webb’s head coach.

Lamb has tailored his offensive philosophies and concepts from studying the likes of Appalachian State and Josh Heupel’s veer-and-shoot style.

“We’re Air Raid passing game,” Lamb said on the show “Football Two-A-Days” in January, two days before Heupel was hired as Tennessee’s head coach from Central Florida. “Air Raid principles with an inside power-running game. I do believe you got to run the ball to win games in certain situations. All our passing game is Air Raid principles.

“If you want to compare our offense to somebody, it probably would be a hybrid between Appalachian State and Central Florida. Those are two teams we study the most. I like the outside zone play that App. State runs and I like the way Central Florida formations you and throws the ball down the field. Those are the two teams we watch the most and cater our offense to our players.”

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles head coach Dewayne Alexander watches his team during the second half at Fortera Stadium Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Clarksville, Tenn. © Courtney Pedroza/The Leaf-Chronicle

In 2019, Kelsey Pope served as Lamb’s wide receivers coach on Alexander’s Tennessee Tech staff.

Lamb hired Pope to serve as his passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach at Gardner-Webb. Pope would depart Gardner-Webb as Heupel hired him as an offensive analyst at Tennessee.

Lane Kiffin has implemented the Baylor, veer-and-shoot offense into his Ole Miss program with offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby, much like Heupel has done during his head coaching career.

Kiffin also hired an assistant from Tennessee Tech’s coaching staff that runs the similar scheme of Heupel and Lebby.

Jake Thornton is in his first season as Ole Miss’ offensive line coach after serving as run game coordinator and offensive line coach for Alexander at Tennessee Tech from 2018-19. Thornton followed Lamb and Pope to Gardner-Webb in 2020 as the Bulldogs’ run game coordinator and offensive line coach.

Alexander joined the show “Football Two-A-Days” ahead of Tennessee Tech playing at Tennessee. The show can be listened to here or below.

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Golden Eagles’ players returning to East Tennessee against Vols

Tennessee Tech players returning to East Tennessee against the Vols.

Tennessee will host Tennessee Tech Saturday at noon EDT at Neyland Stadium.

Several players for Tennessee Tech were high school stars in the Knoxville area.

Many were all-state performers and state champions during their respective careers. Seven players with East Tennessee ties are on the Golden Eagles’ 2021 roster.

Those players include: Tanner Shiver, Ashton Maples, Xavier Washington, Pierce Hammonds, Bryson Garrett, Hunter Barnhart and Tavin Kilpatrick.

Tennessee Tech freshman wide receivers Ashton Maples and Tanner Shiver played for Maryville, one of the state’s powerhouse programs.

Both Maples and Shriver played on the Rebels’ 2019 Class 6A state championship team.

Maryville’s Ashton Maples (2) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against on Friday, August 30, 2019. © Saul Young/News Sentinel, Knoxville News Sentinel via Imagn Content Services, LLC

Knoxville Central’s Xavier Washington (3) before the start of the game against Henry County in the Class 5A BlueCross Bowl at Tucker Stadium on Sunday, December 2, 2018. © Saul Young/News Sentinel

Washington, a sophomore linebacker, played at Knoxville Central High School. During his time with the Bobcats, he recorded 244 tackles, five interceptions and four forced fumbles. He also won a Class 5A state championship with the Bobcats.

Hammonds, a freshman running back and graduate of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School, finished his high school career with 1,510 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns, while playing for both the Highlanders and Christ School in North Carolina.

Garrett a redshirt sophomore offensive lineman for Tennessee Tech, played at Karns High School where he was a two-time all-region performer for the Beavers and head coach Brad Taylor.

Hunter Barnhart, a freshman tight end, played at Oneida High School for head coach Tony Lambert.

Barnhart was a two-way player for the Indians at tight end and linebacker. He helped Oneida post two region runner-up finishes in 2018-19 and reached the state quarterfinals in 2019.

Kilpatrick, a junior tight end, was a star at Greenback High School. He was the Region 2-A Lineman of the Year and a TSWA all-state selection during his career with the Cherokees.

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A look back at Vols’ 1951 victory over Tennessee Tech

A look back at Tennessee’s 1951 victory over Tennessee Tech.

Throughout its tradition-rich football history, Tennessee has captured monumental victories.

This season, each week, Vols Wire will look at one of Tennessee’s most memorable games against its upcoming opponent.

The Volunteers (1-1) will host Tennessee Tech (0-2) Saturday at Neyland Stadium.

Kickoff is slated for noon EDT and the game will be broadcasted on SEC Network+.

It will be the seventh meeting all time between the two schools. All games in the series have been contested in Knoxville and the Vols have a 6-0 record against Tennessee Tech.

This week’s installment looks back at Tennessee’s 1951 victory over the Golden Eagles. Tennessee defeated the Golden Eagles, 68-0, in one of the Vols’ most lopsided victories in program history.

The Vols, who last played Tennessee Tech in 2016, have won every game by at least 30 points in the series.

In the 1951 contest, Vic Kolenik caught two touchdown passes from Larry Crowson and kicked a pair of extra points.

Herky Payne scored two touchdowns for Tennessee. He was a two-sport athlete for the Vols, playing on UT’s 1951 baseball team that went to the College World Series.

College Football Hall of Famer Hank Lauricella, who was runner-up for the Heisman Trophy following the season, had two carries, including a 76-yard touchdown, and Dick Ernsbeger scored Tennessee’s first touchdown in the game.

The Vols would go on to win the 1951 national championship.

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Tennessee Tech releases depth chart ahead of playing Vols

Tennessee Tech releases depth chart ahead of playing at Tennessee.

Tennessee Tech (0-2) will play Tennessee (1-1) Saturday at Neyland Stadium.

Kickoff is slated for noon EDT. SEC Network+ will broadcast the matchup.

The meeting between the two in-state schools is the seventh all-time. Tennessee and the Golden Eagles played from 1947-51 and in 2016.

The Vols are 6-0 all-time against Tennessee Tech.

Ahead of Saturday’s matchup, Tennessee Tech released its depth chart.

Vols release depth chart ahead of Tennessee Tech game

2021 Tennessee Vols’ football schedule

Sept. 2 Bowling Green (W, 38-6)
Sept. 11 Pittsburgh (L, 41-34)
Sept. 18 Tennessee Tech
Sept. 25 at Florida
Oct. 2 at Missouri
Oct. 9 South Carolina
Oct. 16 Ole Miss
Oct. 23 at Alabama
Nov. 6 at Kentucky
Nov. 13 Georgia
Nov. 20 South Alabama
Nov. 27 Vanderbilt

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How to watch Tennessee-Tennessee Tech

How to watch Tennessee-Tennessee Tech.

Tennessee (1-0) will host Tennessee Tech (0-2) in Week 3 of the 2021 season at Neyland Stadium.

The contest between the Vols and Golden Eagles is the seventh all-time. Tennessee leads the series, 6-0. The last meeting came in 2016.

Tennessee releases depth chart ahed of playing Tennessee Tech

How to watch Tennessee-Tennessee Tech

Location: Neyland Stadium (Knoxville, Tennessee)
Time: Noon EDT (Kevin Brown, Hutson Mason, Abby Labar)
TV: SEC Network+

2021 Tennessee Vols’ football schedule

Sept. 2 Bowling Green (W, 38-6)
Sept. 11 Pittsburgh (L, 41-34)
Sept. 18 Tennessee Tech
Sept. 25 at Florida
Oct. 2 at Missouri
Oct. 9 South Carolina
Oct. 16 Ole Miss
Oct. 23 at Alabama
Nov. 6 at Kentucky
Nov. 13 Georgia
Nov. 20 South Alabama
Nov. 27 Vanderbilt

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Vols release depth chart ahead of Tennessee Tech game

Vols release depth chart ahead of Tennessee Tech game.

Tennessee (1-0) will host Tennessee Tech (0-2) on Saturday in Week 3 at Neyland Stadium.

Kickoff is slated for noon EDT. SEC Network+ will televise the matchup.

Tennessee holds a 6-0 all-time record against the Golden Eagles, winning games from 1947-51 and in 2016. All games in the series have been played in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Ahead of Saturday’s in-state contest at Neyland Stadium, the Vols released its depth chart.

2021 Tennessee Vols’ football schedule

Sept. 2 Bowling Green (W, 38-6)
Sept. 11 Pittsburgh (L, 41-34)
Sept. 18 Tennessee Tech
Sept. 25 at Florida
Oct. 2 at Missouri
Oct. 9 South Carolina
Oct. 16 Ole Miss
Oct. 23 at Alabama
Nov. 6 at Kentucky
Nov. 13 Georgia
Nov. 20 South Alabama
Nov. 27 Vanderbilt

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Tennessee-Tennessee Tech: The all-time series

Tennessee hosts Tennessee Tech Saturday.

The 2021 contest marks the seventh all-time meeting between the Volunteers and Golden Eagles.

Tennessee is 6-0 against Tennessee Tech in the series, which dates back to 1947. All games have been contested in Knoxville.

The Vols (1-1) have never defeated Tennessee Tech (0-2) by less than 30 points.

The two schools first played in 1947 with the Vols posting a 49-0 victory. The teams played in five consecutive seasons between 1947-51 and did not meet again until 2016.

In the most recent meeting then-head coach Butch Jones and Tennessee won, 55-0. Quarterback Joshua Dobbs threw three touchdown passes and Marquez Callaway returned a 62-yard punt return.

Kickoff for Saturday’s game is slated for noon EDT and the game will be broadcasted on SEC Network+.

Tennessee-Tennessee Tech all-time series

1947: Tennessee 49, Tennessee Tech 0

1948: Tennessee 41, Tennessee Tech 0

1949: Tennessee 36, Tennessee Tech 6

1950: Tennessee 48, Tennessee Tech 14

1951: Tennessee 68, Tennessee Tech 0

2016: Tennessee 55, Tennessee Tech 0

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Six Lady Vols score in victory at Tennessee Tech

UT soccer team prevails 6-0 over Tennessee Tech in Cookeville

Tennessee played its first road match of the 2021 season Thursday night.

The Lady Vols (3-0) defeated Tennessee Tech (1-2), 6-0.

Six different Lady Vols scored in its victory in Cookeville, Tennessee.

The Lady Vols have yet to surrender a goal this season as Lindsey Romig and Ashley Gabor combined to record a clean sheet.

Jaida Thomas opened Tennessee’s scoring in the 16th minute of the match. She would finish the game with a goal and one assist.

The Lady Vols scored four markers before halftime as Maddie Eskin, Claudia Dipasupil, Emmy Schleifer all tallied within the first 45 minutes.

Hannah Tillett extended the Lady Vols’ advantage to 5-0 in the 74th minute before Taylor Huff scored in the 89th minute.

Tennessee outshot the Golden Eagles, 30-5, with 18 of the Lady Vols’ scoring chances landing on target.

Only one of Tennessee Tech’s shots landed on frame.

Tennessee returns home Sunday to face Louisiana at Regal Soccer Stadium.

Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. EDT and the match will be streamed on SEC Network+.

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Vols defeat Tennessee Tech, 10-8

The Vols defeated Tennessee Tech, 10-8, in front 1,735 at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

No. 4 Tennessee (38-11, 17-7 SEC) won its midweek game Tuesday ahead of hosting No. 1 Arkansas Friday-Sunday.

The Vols defeated Tennessee Tech, 10-8, in front 1,735 at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Tennessee totaled 16 hits against the Golden Eagles. Jordan Beck led the Vols with three hits, while Liam Spence, Jake Rucker, Evan Russell and Jackson Greer each recorded two hits.

Zander Sechrist (2-0) pitched one inning and earned the win for Tennessee. He struck out one batter.

Tennessee returns to action Friday against the No. 1 Razorbacks. First pitch is slated for 6:30 p.m. EDT at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Tennessee announced stadium capacity will 100 percent for the weekend series.

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Vols defeat Tennessee Tech with Max Ferguson walk-off

Recapping Tennessee’s 3-2 win over Tennessee Tech on Tuesday.

A walk-off single by Max Ferguson lifted Tennessee to victory Tuesday night.

Ferguson’s game winning hit broke a tie and helped the No. 5 Volunteers notch a 3-2 victory over Tennessee Tech at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Tennessee (30-8) found itself behind out of the game as the Golden Eagles (12-17) scored first on an RBI groundout by Goldston Gillespie plated leadoff hitter Ed Johnson.

The Vols would answer in the bottom of the frame when a single by Drew Gilbert brought home Logan Seenstra with an unearned run to tie the contest, 1-1.

The Big Orange would take a 2-1 lead in the sixth as Jordan Beck, who would eventually score the winning run, clubbed a solo homer.

The Golden Eagles made it 2-2 in the top of the eighth inning as Cody Lillejohn came up with an RBI single.

On the mound, Sean Hunley (4-2) picked up the victory as he threw two innings of scoreless relief. He gave up one run and had one strikeout.