University of Tennessee Athletics
2026-27 Cheer, Dance & Mascots Roster
Roster
Cheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsSmokey Handler
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsDance
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsDance
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsMascots
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsMascots
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsDance
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsMascots
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsDance
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsDance
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsDance
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsDance
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsMascots
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsDance
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsDance
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsDance
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsSmokey Handler
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsDance
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsDance
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsDance
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsMascots
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsDance
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsDance
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsDance
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsSmokey Handler
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsMascots
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsDance
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsDance
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsDance
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsDance
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsDance
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsDance
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsMascot
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsCheer
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsDance
/ Cheer, Dance & MascotsMascots
/ Cheer, Dance & Mascots
Smokey XII
- Class:
- Freshman
PERSONAL
- First time in Tennessee history that the live mascot has been a rescue dog, coming from the East Tennessee Bluetick Coonhound rescue community.
- “Neyland, aka Smokey XII, might just be Vol Nation’s most heartwarming walk-on success story,” said Paul Plummer, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, in a UT news release. “This beautiful bluetick coonhound has found his forever family on Rocky Top. With training support from devoted students and expert guidance from the nation’s best veterinarians, Smokey XII is ready to meet his new Volunteer family and bring excitement to fans everywhere he goes.”
- Made his official debut on Saturday, April 11, at the 2026 Orange and White spring football game in Neyland Stadium.
- Members of the Alpha Gamma Rho agricultural fraternity serve as his game day handlers.
- Follows in the pawprints of Smokey XI, who retired after the 2025 football season to live his best life with the Hudson family.
- Enjoys chewing on his right ear during his down time.
- His evening routine includes snuggling before falling asleep in his favorite recliner.
Monday, November 28
