Team & personnel
People connected to the team
The Tennessee Volunteers football program, founded in 1891, is one of college football’s storied programs. With a home field at Neyland Stadium—renowned for its sea of orange and a capacity around 101,915 after recent renovations—the Vols have built a legacy rooted in disciplined defense, high-intensity offense, and a proud tradition of national and conference success. From the legendary leadership of Robert Neyland to the era that produced Hank Lauricella, a 1951 Heisman Trophy runner-up, the Volunteers’ history is rich with defining moments.