Event Brief
New UT mascot, Smokey XII, to debut in Orange and White game
Filed: Mar 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: Meet Smokey XII, the new Vols mascot, debuting April 11 at Neyland Stadium.
WHO: University of Tennessee
WHAT: Debut of new mascot Smokey XII
WHEN: Mar 26, 2026 at 9:54 AM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: To introduce the new Bluetick coonhound mascot to fans
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