The Tennessee Vols will open the 2025 season against the Syracuse Orange on August 30 in Atlanta. Tennessee will be looking to get back on track offensively after struggling to hit on splash plays over the last two seasons.

Syracuse took a step closer to Week 1 after Steve Angeli won the quarterback battle over Rickie Collins, and more.

Settling the quarterback position before Week 1 gives Syracuse a clearer identity as it begins a demanding schedule. Facing Tennessee out of the gate is no small task, and stability at quarterback is crucial to staying competitive in a game where every possession will matter.

This is where Justus Ross-Simmons always pictured himself. The star two-sport athlete at Rochester's East High School had to take a detour to Colorado State for a couple of seasons, because the ACC school 90 minutes to the east hadn't taken notice.

Allen finished with 1,021 yards and 16 touchdowns, while setting program records in receptions (64) and receiving yards (521) by a running back. He was named Honorable Mention All-ACC at both running back and all-purpose positions, and was drafted by the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars.

On Monday, Taylor Nation — an official branch of the pop superstar’s marketing team — posted a TikTok slide show of 12 images with the caption “Thinking about when she said ‘See you next era…’” Swift is seen wearing orange, the official color of Syracuse University, in every image.