Keenan Pili and Jakobe Thomas have recorded nine tackles each. Ahead of Week 4 against Oklahoma, first-year linebackers coach William Inge evaluated Tennessee's tackling through three games.

There's a simple origin to his name. Thomas is adjusting to Tennessee's offensive system and fast tempo in spring practice. Star Thomas didn’t believe he could continue playing college football ...

Born in Starkville, Miss., Thomas played his prep football at Tullahoma High School in south-central Tennessee before spending three seasons at Middle Tennessee State. After redshirting in 2021 ...