Event Brief
Tennessee’s new live mascot Smokey XII unveiled
Filed: Apr 09, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: Bluetick coonhound Neyland to debut as mascot at Orange and White game.
WHO: Neyland, the bluetick coonhound
WHAT: Unveiling of new live mascot for Tennessee Volunteers
WHEN: Apr 09, 2026 at 4:08 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: To test Neyland's temperament and training in front of fans
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