One of the headline matchups of the 2023-24 ACC/SEC Challenge takes place Wednesday night in Chapel Hill, as Tennessee travels to face North Carolina in a Top 25 showdown. A matchup that the Tar Heels have owned historically, Tennessee however won the most recent meeting between the two back in 2021 by a final score […] North Carolina vs. Tennessee: Line, Prediction, TV Channel & Live Stream for 2023-24 ACC/SEC Challenge - Southbound and Down - Southbound and Down - SEC News on Football, Basketball & More ..read more

Having officially booked a trip to Atlanta for the SEC Championship Game last week, Georgia will travel Saturday afternoon for one of their toughest tests yet, as the Bulldogs take on Tennessee in SEC football action. The Bulldogs have owned this head-to-head matchup recently by winning the last six-straight, with Tennessee’s last win coming back […] Tennessee vs. Georgia: Line, Prediction, TV Channel & Live Stream for SEC Football - Southbound and Down - Southbound and Down - SEC News on Football, Basketball & More ..read more

Is it time for a quarterback change in Knoxville? On the surface, this may seem like a ridiculous question to ask given the fact that it’s late October and the Vols are off to a 5-2 start. However, coming off of a 10 win campaign last year and Heupel already in his third year with […] Tennessee Football: Are we approaching Nico Time in Knoxville? - Southbound and Down - Southbound and Down - SEC News on Football, Basketball & More ..read more

The latest edition of “The Third Saturday in October” takes place in Tuscaloosa, AL on Saturday, as the Alabama Crimson Tide host the Tennessee Volunteers in SEC football action. A rivalry which Alabama has dominated recently, Tennessee snapped their 15-game losing streak to the Crimson Tide a year ago in Knoxville by picking up a […] Alabama vs. Tennessee: Line, Prediction, TV Channel & Live Stream for SEC Football - Southbound and Down - Southbound and Down - SEC News on Football, Basketball & More ..read more

A head-to-head SEC football rivalry matchup that the Gators have owned recently, Florida is set to host Tennessee on Saturday night in Gainesville for one of the conference’s premier matchups this weekend. Aside from last season’s contest where Tennessee defeated Florida in Knoxville, 38-33, the Gators had previously won five consecutive matchups from 2017-21, with […] Florida vs. Tennessee: Line, Prediction, TV Channel & Live Stream for SEC Football - Southbound and Down - Southbound and Down - SEC News on Football, Basketball & More ..read more

The Tennessee Volunteers were able to beat the Virginia Cavaliers, 49-13. What can Tennessee fans take away from this game? The Volunteers struggled a bit in this game considering the opponent. They started the game out with a touchdown drive but traded punts with the Cavaliers until they were able to score their second touchdown […] Joe Milton struggles early in Tennessee blowout win over Virginia - Southbound and Down - Southbound and Down - SEC News on Football, Basketball & More ..read more

One of the headline names from Tennessee’s 2022 recruiting class, James Pearce Jr. saw a limited amount of action a year ago for the Volunteers as a true freshman. Now entering his second year with Tennessee football however, could Pearce now be set for a potential breakout 2023 season? Tennessee Football 2023 Season Preview: DL […] Tennessee Football 2023 Season Preview: DL James Pearce Jr. - Southbound and Down - Southbound and Down - SEC News on Football, Basketball & More ..read more

For a Tennessee football recruiting class that was among the SEC’s best during the 2023 cycle, there could be a few names from that group who make an impact with the Volunteers as early as this season. Could freshman defensive back Jordan Matthews potentially be one of those names? Tennessee Football 2023 Season Preview: DB […] Tennessee Football 2023 Season Preview: DB Jordan Matthews - Southbound and Down - Southbound and Down - SEC News on Football, Basketball & More ..read more

Tennessee football landed a massive commitment Wednesday night from five-star wide receiver Mike Matthews, who is now the highest-rated recruit at the position to ever commit to the Vols. With Matthews how headlining that list, who are the remaining names alongside the five-star as the top five highest-rated wide receiver recruits in Tennessee football history? […] Who are the Top 5 highest-rated WR recruits in Tennessee football history? - Southbound and Down - Southbound and Down - SEC News on Football, Basketball & More ..read more

Tennessee football is coming off their best season since 2001 with an 11-2 record, including capping it off with an Orange Bowl victory against the Clemson Tigers. Lots of intrigue surrounds this 2023 Vols team as they begin their campaign in less than two months. Will the team match last year’s record, have an even […] Tennessee Football: 2023 Game-by-Game Predictions for the Vols - Southbound and Down - Southbound and Down - SEC News on Football, Basketball & More ..read more