KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 09: Tennessee Volunteers fans cheer during the first half of the game against the Indiana State Sycamores at Neyland Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
And just like that, football season is upon us. The Tennessee Vols kicked off the Josh Heupel era with a 38-6 win Thursday over the Bowling Green Falcons. Although it was an ugly victory, there were plenty of fun highlights.
Our morning update on Rocky Top leads with continuing coverage of that win. We’ll update what Josh Heupel and multiple players said after the win, and part of Heupel’s comments includes an update on one player’s absence.