When Tennessee changed its schedule around to open the season Monday night at UCLA, its athletic department and coach Phillip Fulmer spun the decision as an opportunity to play a national TV game on Labor Day night.

Yet for a few extra dollars, the currency which runs everything in life, the Volunteers opted to take a chance. Instead of an almost sure win against UAB, which was supposed to be the opener, UT made the switch and now faces a trip across the country.

A trip across the country with a first-year starter at quarterback, to boot.

"The fact that we are breaking in a new quarterback makes things more interesting, I think," Fulmer said.

Jonathan Crompton is that new quarterback, and the pressure is squarely on his broad shoulders.

Two Vols suspended for season opener at UCLA (AP)
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:05:50 PDT-Tennessee starting defensive back Brett Vinson and defensive tackle Donald Langley were suspended for the No. 18 Volunteers' opener at UCLA next Monday. Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer said after Monday's practice that academic issues led to the suspensions. Vinson, a sophomore, started 10 games last season at left cornerback.

Vols' new offensive chief trying to learn (AP)
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:57:51 PDT-Dave Clawson is doing a lot of listening. After spending nearly a decade as a head coach, Clawson wants to learn as much as he can about the way business is done at Tennessee in his first year as the Vols' offensive coordinator. "There's a way that Tennessee does things and a way they've been successful.

Take a peek in the war room (Rivals.com)
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:11:00 PDT- Pre-season camp for the Vols came to a close on Thursday with the final pre-game week scrimmage of fall camp.

SEC Sports Report Makes SEC EAST Predictions
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:56:50 GMT

No. 18 Tennessee trying to overcome 'butterflies'
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:07:52 GMT

Shooting the breeze
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:08:31 GMT

Report: Vols' Vinson, Langley suspended for one game
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:07:47 GMT

Eagles' Swearinger commits to Tennessee
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:47:46 GMT

On The Road Week 1
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:18:13 GMT-In it's eleventh year, the Crosstown Showdown continues to bring in some of the top teams from the state of Ohio. Here is a breakdown of three games from Saturday.

Williams has 2 MAC offers
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:18:11 GMT-BallStateInsider.com caught up with Alpharetta, GA DB Vince Williams to see how his recruiting going and how excited he is for his upcoming senior season.

Tenn. LB Likes Three
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:18:30 GMT-Greg King, Scout.com three-star strongside linebacker from Memphis-Melrose, (Tenn.), has trimmed a list of schools to three including two out-of-state programs. King talked about the 2008 season and time-frame for a decision.

IT Picks SEC Games
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:17:59 GMT-The opening weekend of Southeastern Conference football offers a virtual smorgasbord, with 12 games spread across four days.

Matchup: UT vs. UCLA
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:46:06 GMT-Here's a position-by-position look at Monday night's Tennessee-UCLA football game: