Dear Vol Nation,
When I first arrived on Rocky Top, I knew I was stepping into something special. Tennessee Football is more than just a program—it’s a legacy, a standard, and a way of life. From the moment I walked into Neyland Stadium and felt the echoes of decades past, I knew that we had the foundation for something incredible. Now, as I write this, I want to express my deepest gratitude, my unwavering belief in our future, and my commitment to making Tennessee Football the powerhouse it deserves to be.
To My Players
You are the heartbeat of this program. Every morning, before the sun rises, you lace up your cleats, hit the weight room, and grind through every rep, every drill, and every challenge thrown your way. Your sacrifices do not go unnoticed. You battle through adversity, embrace the standard, and continue to push yourself beyond limits you once thought impossible.
I see your hunger. I see your fire. And I see the relentless pursuit of greatness that defines what it means to wear the Orange and White.
Our bond is built on trust, discipline, and the unwavering will to compete. Never forget that this journey is not just about what happens between the white lines on Saturdays—it’s about the legacy you leave, the character you build, and the men you become. When you put on that Power T, you carry the weight of history, but more importantly, you pave the way for the future.
To Our Great Fans
You are the most passionate, most loyal, and most electrifying fan base in all of college football. There is no atmosphere in the country that compares to Neyland Stadium when 101,915 of you are singing “Rocky Top” at the top of your lungs. That energy fuels us. That passion inspires us. That unwavering belief pushes us to go further than we ever thought possible.
I have seen you show up in the rain, in the cold, and through the toughest battles. I’ve seen your faith in this program, your love for this university, and your unshakable pride in the orange and white. And let me tell you this—you deserve to win. You deserve a program that competes at the highest level, one that fights for championships, and one that represents Tennessee with pride, grit, and excellence.
Stay loud. Stay proud. Because we are building something special together.
To the Tennessee Community
This program is not just about football—it’s about the people who make Tennessee great. From Knoxville to Memphis, from Chattanooga to Nashville, and every town in between, this state is built on hard work, resilience, and an unbreakable spirit. That same spirit drives our football team.
We play for more than just ourselves. We play for every young kid in Tennessee who dreams of running through the T one day. We play for every alumnus who bleeds orange and never stops believing. We play for the history, the tradition, and the future of this program.
This is a movement. This is a culture. This is Tennessee Football.
Our Future Is Bright
We are not done. We are just getting started. The climb continues, and I promise you—we will not stop until Tennessee is exactly where it belongs: among the elite.
So, to my players, to our incredible fans, and to every single person who calls themselves a Volunteer—thank you. Thank you for your faith, your energy, and your unrelenting support. This is more than a team. It’s a brotherhood. It’s a family. It’s Tennessee.
We will fight. We will win. We will write the next great chapter in Tennessee Football history. And we will do it together.
Go Vols!
Josh Heupel
Head Coach, Tennessee Volunteers