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Everything Orange
Published on 3/6/2026
Everything Orange
Published on 3/6/2026
This week on Everything Orange, Sarah Detwiler is joined by freshman standout Ismaila Sawaneh as the Vols track and field program kicks off 2026. Ismaila shares what it felt like to compete in his first collegiate meets, including a winning debut at the Bob Pollock Invitational, and how joining such a stacked pole vault group has pushed him to new heights.
He looks back on his journey from growing up in Normandy, France, to competing at the European U23 level, and shares how those experiences shaped his mindset heading into his first year at Tennessee. Ismaila also talks about his transition to life in Knoxville, the support from Coach Kyle Ellis, and the excitement of contributing to a historic Vols pole vault group.
From his international background to what it means to wear the orange and white, Ismaila gives fans insight into the team's competitive mindset and what to expect from a Vols squad aiming for excellence in 2026.
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Kylee Simmons is off to a fast start for Tennessee Soccer, already notching three goals and two assists in her first seven appearances and helping the Lady Vols climb into the top 10 of the national rankings. But Simmons' impact at Tennessee was anything but certain, as the fifth year had not played soccer in 683 days before making her Rocky Top debut. The West Chester, Ohio, native suffered back-to-back season-ending injuries between her junior year at Missouri and her senior year at Tennessee. But those setbacks didn't just set the stage for a major comeback this season, they provided Simmons with a new and invaluable mindset that has led allowed her to become a team leader and find renewed purpose beyond soccer. In this episode of Everything Orange, host Sarah Detwiler and Simmons discuss that remarkable journey to recovery and the impact its made on Tennessee Soccer.
Published on 9/18/2026
Amidst an ever-changing NCAA landscape, Tennessee Athletics' stated goal to "lead the way in college sports" remains the same. In this episode of Everything Orange, get an update from the man leading Tennessee's charge into the new frontier — Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White.
Tennessee has experienced a slew of updates over the last several months — from the return of Adidas, to the advent of jersey patches, and to gameday updates in and around Neyland Stadium. Host Sarah Detwiler and White wade into the "why" behind these changes and how they will help fuel Tennessee's championship ambitions.
Published on 9/11/2026
Season Four of Everything Orange kicks off with QB1. Tennessee Football's Faizon Brandon joins the podcast! The 5-star true freshman from Greensboro, North Carolina, arrives on Rocky Top having only lost one game in his outstanding high school career. Brandon joins host Sarah Detwiler for a wide-ranging conversation, covering his early life, high school success, work in the community, and time with Tennessee.
Published on 9/4/2026
Hannah Smith has been an integral component to Tennessee Rowing's rapid rise to the top of the sport, most recently reaching new heights with the program's first SEC title and No. 1 ranking.
With the NCAA Championships on deck, Smith joins the Everything Orange podcast to discuss the Lady Vols' national-championship aspirations, how she's seen the program transform over the past four seasons, and why she believes Tennessee Rowing is poised for sustained success.
Published on 5/22/2026
