The Tennessee football team is set to kick off its 2024 season in just 63 days. On August 31, the Vols will take on Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium with a kickoff time of 12:45 p.m. EDT and the SEC Network airing the game. This upcoming season will be the fourth under head coach Josh Heupel, who has led the team to a record of 27-12 and three bowl games in his first three seasons.
As excitement builds for the start of the season, Vols Wire is taking a closer look at past Tennessee student-athletes who wore jersey number 63. Over the years, many notable players have donned this number, including Norbert Ackermann, Bobby Neyland, and Brett Kendrick.
From Bob Dobelstein to Mack Gentry and Jason Respert, the list of players who wore No. 63 at Tennessee spans several decades. These athletes have made significant contributions to the program and left their mark on Neyland Stadium. This story was originally featured on Vols Wire.
With just over two months until kickoff, it’s clear that this will be an exciting year for Tennessee football fans as they eagerly await their team’s return to action.