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Covering the Vols and Lady Vols for Rocky Top Insider 🍊 | UTK Alum | @RyanTSylvia on everything | rockytopinsider.com

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Ryan Sylvia @ryantsylvia.bsky.social · Jul 1

I am thrilled to announce that I will continue my coverage of all things Tennessee Athletics with Rocky Top Insider going forward!

I'm excited to join the great team at RTI with football season right around the corner!

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Ryan Sylvia @ryantsylvia.bsky.social · 4h

Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino on how Tennessee's defense limited the run later in the game:

"They came down and got in more of an eight-man front. And they were rocking and rolling their safeties. And just said throw the ball, basically."

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Bobby Petrino Explains Adjustment Tennessee's Defense Made to Slow Down Arkansas' Run Game | Rocky Top Insider

Arkansas interim head coach Bobby Petrino explained what Tennessee did to slow down the Razorbacks' run game late.

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Ryan Sylvia @ryantsylvia.bsky.social · 5h

"Obviously, the turnovers ended up killing us. And then I made the decision to go for it instead of kick the field goal, and that ended up killing us, too."

What Arkansas interim coach Bobby Petrino said after losign to Tennessee ⬇️

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Everything Arkansas Interim Coach Bobby Petrino Said After Losing to Tennessee | Rocky Top Insider

Transcript of Arkansas football interim coach Bobby Petrino meeting with the media after the loss to Tennessee.

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Ryan Sylvia @ryantsylvia.bsky.social · 8h

Arkansas touchdown.

Vols - 34, Ark - 24 // 4Q - 8:17

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Arkansas at No. 12 Tennessee Football: Live Score, Big Moments, Scoring Plays | Rocky Top Insider

Check out Rocky Top Insider's coverage of the Tennessee-Arkansas game with the live scoring, big moments from the game, and video highlights.

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Ryan Sylvia @ryantsylvia.bsky.social · 8h

Peyton Lewis punches it in and Tennessee leads by multiple scores.

Vols - 27, Ark - 17 // 3Q - 2:11

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Arkansas at No. 12 Tennessee Football: Live Score, Big Moments, Scoring Plays | Rocky Top Insider

Check out Rocky Top Insider's coverage of the Tennessee-Arkansas game with the live scoring, big moments from the game, and video highlights.

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Ryan Sylvia @ryantsylvia.bsky.social · 9h

Tennessee takes the lead for the first time today with a Max Gilbert 50-yard field goal.

Strong drive ends up in flames.

Vols - 20, Ark - 17 // 3Q - 11:50

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Arkansas at No. 12 Tennessee Football: Live Score, Big Moments, Scoring Plays | Rocky Top Insider

Check out Rocky Top Insider's coverage of the Tennessee-Arkansas game with the live scoring, big moments from the game, and video highlights.

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Ryan Sylvia @ryantsylvia.bsky.social · 9h

Tennessee individual stats at the half vs. Arkansas:

J. Aguilar - 9/14, 133 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT | 2 rushes, 14 yards

D. Bishop - 6 carries, 78 yards, 1 TD

B. Staley - 5 catches, 105 yards

M. Kitselman - 3 catches, 23 yards, 1 TD

D. Hobbs - 5 tackles, 1 sack, 1 TFL, 1 FF

Ryan Sylvia @ryantsylvia.bsky.social · 9h

Tennessee and Arkansas tied up at the half.

Total yards...
UT - 256
Ark - 252

Rushing yards...
UT - 123
Ark - 157

Passing yards...
UT - 133
Ark - 95

Penalties/Yards...
UT - 4/30
Ark - 0/0

Ryan Sylvia @ryantsylvia.bsky.social · 10h

Fantastic drive from Tennessee to get right back in the end zone.

Joey Aguilar was terrific and finished it with a strike to Miles Kitselman.

Vols - 17, Ark - 17 // 2Q - 2:52

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Arkansas Football Star Receiver Flips Off Tennessee Fans After Opening Touchdown | Rocky Top Insider

Arkansas wide receiver O'Mega Blake was caught giving the double bird to Tennessee fans after the Razorbacks' touchdown.

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Ryan Sylvia @ryantsylvia.bsky.social · 10h

Tennessee's defense let's Arkansas get inside the 10, but forces a field goal.

Hogs are good from 28 yards out.

Vols - 7, Ark - 10 // 1Q - 0:20

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Arkansas at No. 12 Tennessee Football: Live Score, Big Moments, Scoring Plays | Rocky Top Insider

Check out Rocky Top Insider's coverage of the Tennessee-Arkansas game with the live scoring, big moments from the game, and video highlights.

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Ryan Sylvia @ryantsylvia.bsky.social · 10h

Jordan Ross strip sack and he scoops it up himself.

Strong return, as well. Simply refused to go down.

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Arkansas at No. 12 Tennessee Football: Live Score, Big Moments, Scoring Plays | Rocky Top Insider

Check out Rocky Top Insider's coverage of the Tennessee-Arkansas game with the live scoring, big moments from the game, and video highlights.

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Ryan Sylvia @ryantsylvia.bsky.social · 10h

Strong run from DeSean Bishop to put Tennessee in the end zone.

Vols - 7, Ark - 7 // 1Q - 7:39

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Arkansas at No. 12 Tennessee Football: Live Score, Big Moments, Scoring Plays | Rocky Top Insider

Check out Rocky Top Insider's coverage of the Tennessee-Arkansas game with the live scoring, big moments from the game, and video highlights.

www.rockytopinsider.com

Ryan Sylvia @ryantsylvia.bsky.social · 11h

Tennessee's offensive starters:

QB - J. Aguilar
RB - D. Bishop
TE - M. Kitselman
X - M. Matthews
Y - B. Staley
Z - C. Brazzell
LT - L. Heard
LG - S. Umarov
C - S. Pendleton
RG - W. Moe
RT - J. Perry

Ryan Sylvia @ryantsylvia.bsky.social · 11h

Arkansas goes 75 yards in nine plays to open the game with a touchdown.

Razorbacks ran for 70 yards on the possession.

Vols - 0, Ark - 7 // 1Q - 10:10

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Arkansas at No. 12 Tennessee Football: Live Score, Big Moments, Scoring Plays | Rocky Top Insider

Check out Rocky Top Insider's coverage of the Tennessee-Arkansas game with the live scoring, big moments from the game, and video highlights.

www.rockytopinsider.com

Ryan Sylvia @ryantsylvia.bsky.social · 11h

Tennessee's defensive starters:

LEO - J. Josephs
DT - J. Moi
DT - B. Eason
DE - D. Bailey
LB - A. Carter
LB - J. Telander
CB - C. Hood
CB - T. Redmond
STAR - J. McMurray
S - Andre Turrentine
S - E. Farooq

Ryan Sylvia @ryantsylvia.bsky.social · 12h

Tennessee freshmen wide receivers Radarious Jackson and Travis Smith Jr. are both OUT vs. Arkansas.

UT is now extremely thin on the outside ⬇️

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Tennessee Football Officially Without Pair of Freshmen Receivers vs. Arkansas | Rocky Top Insider

Tennessee football will be without freshmen wide receivers Travis Smith Jr. and Radarious Jackson vs. Arkansas.

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Ryan Sylvia @ryantsylvia.bsky.social · 12h

Tennessee TE Ethan Davis is ruled OUT for the Vols' game vs. Arkansas.

Creates another opportunity for freshman Jack Van Dorselaer behind Miles Kitselman ⬇️

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Tennessee Offensive Contributor Out For SEC Matchup Against Arkansas | Rocky Top Insider

Tennessee tight end Ethan Davis is out for the Vols' SEC matchup against Arkansas on Saturday afternoon in Knoxville.

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Ryan Sylvia @ryantsylvia.bsky.social · 12h

Tennessee football's game day availability report vs. Arkansas ⬇️

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Tennessee Football vs. Arkansas: Game Day Availability Report | Rocky Top Insider

The SEC has released the final availability report for Tennessee football's game against Arkansas on Saturday.

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Ryan Sylvia @ryantsylvia.bsky.social · 12h

Tennessee commits 5⭐️ QB Faizon Brandon and 5⭐️ WR Tristen Keys are both in Knoxville today to see the Vols take on Arkansas ⬇️

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Pair of Five-Star Tennessee Football Commits in Attendance for Vols-Arkansas | Rocky Top Insider

Tennessee football five-star commits QB Faizon Brandon and WR Tristen Keys were together at the Vols' game against Arkansas.

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Ryan Sylvia @ryantsylvia.bsky.social · 12h

Tennessee basketball is hosting 2028 in-state forward Joshua Huggins and 2027 four-star guard LJ Smith today ⬇️

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Tennessee Basketball Hosting In-State 2028 Forward For Unofficial Visit on Saturday | Rocky Top Insider

Tennessee basketball is scheduled to host 2027 forward Joshua Huggins for an unofficial visit on Saturday.

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Ryan Sylvia @ryantsylvia.bsky.social · 1d

Tennessee freshman WR Travis Smith Jr. is listed as DOUBTFUL on the Vols' availability report tonight.

Freshman WR Radarious Jackson also remains OUT.

This likely means Trey Weary is the first outside receiver off the bench vs. Arkansas ⬇️

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Freshman Wide Receiver Now Doubtful for Tennessee Football vs. Arkansas | Rocky Top Insider

Tennessee football freshman wide receiver Travis Smith Jr. is now listed as doubtful for the Vols' game against Arkansas.

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Ryan Sylvia @ryantsylvia.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: Tennessee basketball lands four-star forward Manny Green.

He breaks down the decision with @rschump00 ⬇️

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Ryan Sylvia @ryantsylvia.bsky.social · 1d

Tennessee's captains vs. Arkansas:

- RB DeSean Bishop
- LS Bennett Brady
- DL Jaxson Moi
- DB Andre Turrentine

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Who Tennessee Football’s Captains are in Game vs. Arkansas | Rocky Top Insider

Tennessee football has announced its game captains for its matchup with Arkansas inside Neyland Stadium on Saturday.

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Ryan Sylvia @ryantsylvia.bsky.social · 1d

Tennessee basketball's Chaz Lanier and Lady Vol Kaiya Wynn's families have known each other for years.

Now, Lanier is in the NBA.

"He sent my family and I a bunch of gear the other day. He’s really down to earth. He doesn’t forget his roots."

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Why Tennessee Basketball's Chaz Lanier Gifted NBA Gear to Lady Vols' Kaiya Wynn's Family | Rocky Top Insider

Former Tennessee basketball star Chaz Lanier gifted current Lady Vols guard Kaiya Wynn's family NBA gear after being drafted.

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Ryan Sylvia @ryantsylvia.bsky.social · 1d

More than a week from kickoff, Tennessee football is a 9.5-point underdog at Alabama.

FanDuel lists 96% of the money coming in on the Vols covering so far ⬇️

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Tennessee Football Significant Betting Underdogs at Alabama More Than a Week From Kickoff | Rocky Top Insider

Vegas has released the betting line for Tennessee football at Alabama more than a week ahead of kickoff in Tuscaloosa.

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Ryan Sylvia @ryantsylvia.bsky.social · 1d

Tennessee currently leads the FBS in scoring per game at 51.0 points.

The Vols have scored over 40 points in five straight games for the first time in program history ⬇️

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Three Numbers to Know When Tennessee Football Plays Arkansas | Rocky Top Insider

A look at three numbers to keep in mind when Tennessee football plays Arkansas inside Neyland Stadium on Saturday.

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