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Everything Orange I Hayden Kubik
Everything Orange
Published on 12/5/2025
Everything Orange
Published on 12/5/2025
This week, Sarah Detwiler sits down with Lady Vol standout Hayden Kubik, who was recently selected third overall by the San Diego Mojo in the 2025 Major League Volleyball Draft. She recaps Tennessee's 19–6 regular season, the team's growth through the SEC Tournament, and the mindset heading into the NCAA Tournament. Hayden reflects on the moment she was drafted, how she shared the news with her teammates, and what Tennessee's track record of producing pros says about the program. She also breaks down her breakout season leading the Lady Vols in major offensive categories. Kubik looks back on her transfer to Rocky Top, what the Lady Vol jersey means to her, and the emotions of entering her final postseason as she hopes to leave a lasting impact on the program.
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He's still a new face on Rocky Top, but this week's guest on Everything Orange hardly needs an introduction. Only six games into his Tennessee Football career, defensive lineman Xavier Gilliam has made his presence felt, having already posted 5.0 sacks and 10.0 TFLs midway through the 2026 season. This week on Everything Orange, Gilliam joins host Sarah Detwiler to discuss his unique journey to Tennessee. From growing up with dreams of playing basketball to not stepping onto a football field until his sophomore year of high school, the big man in the middle has proved himself to be a defensive force. Gilliam reflects on his decision to transfer to Tennessee, and how his familiarity with defensive coordinator Jim Knowles has helped him make an immediate impact in the SEC. He also dives into his relationship with defensive line coach Rodney Garner, the chemistry behind Tennessee's disruptive defensive front, and what makes this group so special.
Published on 10/16/2026
Tennessee Volleyball sophomore Kennedi Rogers has wasted no time making an impact on Rocky Top. After an ACC All-Freshman season at SMU, the Missouri City, Texas, native transferred to Tennessee and has become a key part of the Lady Vols' offense. In this episode of Everything Orange, Rogers joins host Sarah Detwiler to discuss her journey to Tennessee, the decision to enter the transfer portal, and how the Lady Vols coaching staff has helped her develop into a six-rotation player. She also reflects on her breakout start to the 2026 season, including a 21-kill performance in Tennessee's win at No. 9 Penn State. Rogers talks about building chemistry with All-American setter Caroline Kerr, taking on a leadership role as a sophomore, and what she's learned about this team through the opening weeks of the season. She also dives into what it means to play in front of Lady Vol Nation and what the Lady Vols look to accomplish this year.
Published on 10/9/2026
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
