Event Brief
Smokey XII to debut at Orange and White Game
Filed: Mar 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: The University of Tennessee introduces Smokey XII, the new mascot, at the upcoming Orange and White Game.
WHO: University of Tennessee
WHAT: Debut of new mascot Smokey XII
WHEN: Mar 31, 2026 at 11:25 AM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: To continue the legacy of the beloved Vols mascot after Smokey XI's retirement
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