Tennessee’s 2024 football season will kick off in 64 days as the Vols face Chattanooga on August 31 at Neyland Stadium. The game will be broadcast on SEC Network at 12:45 p.m. EDT. This upcoming season will mark the fourth under head coach Josh Heupel, who has led the team to a 27-12 record and three bowl games in his first three seasons.
Last season, the Vols finished with a 9-4 record, going 4-4 in the SEC. As the countdown to the 2024 season begins, Vols Wire takes a look back at some of the notable Tennessee athletes who have worn the number 64 in the past. The list includes players like John Rike, Jimmy Hill, and Scott Wells, among others.
With a rich history of players who have worn the number 64, it is clear that this number holds significance for the Tennessee football program. As the Vols prepare to kick off their 2024 season, fans can look forward to seeing the next generation of players write their own chapter in the program’s legacy.