Excitement Builds as Tennessee Vols Prepare for 2024 Season: Countdown to Opening Game and a Look at Past Players who Wore No. 60 Jersey

As the Vols prepare for their 2024 season, excitement is building on campus. The team’s first game will take place in just 60 days, with Tennessee facing off against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium on August 31. Kickoff is set for 12:45 p.m. EDT and the game will be televised on SEC Network.

Head coach Josh Heupel has led the team to a 27-12 record and three bowl games in his first three seasons, and fans are eager to see what he can do in year four. Last season, the Vols finished with a 9-4 record (4-4 SEC), and with key players returning and new recruits joining the team, expectations are high for Tennessee this upcoming season.

As the countdown to the new season continues, Vols Wire takes a look back at past Tennessee student-athletes who wore the No. 60 jersey. Over the years, players like Melvin Herring, Wallace Cantrell, and Darris McCord have all worn the No. 60 jersey while playing for the Vols. The list goes on to include players from as far back as the 1930s to current players like Alton Stephens, who wore the No. 60 jersey from 2021-2023. This information was sourced from the 2023 Tennessee Football Media Guide.

Fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the season and are hopeful for a successful year on