Sam Pendleton's Vols Line Up | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Sam Pendleton, the ultimate offensive lineman, is back for his sophomore season with Tennessee, bringing elite pass protection and academic excellence to the Vols’ line. After transferring from Notre Dame, where he started seven games at left guard, Pendleton dominated with just three sacks in over 1,300 snaps. A standout from Reagan High in North Carolina, he earned SEC Academic Honor Roll honors last year while starting all 13 games at center. With a brutal 2026 schedule featuring Texas, Alabama, and LSU, Pendleton’s leadership and consistency could be key to Tennessee’s success. Kickoff against Furman is Sept. 5 at 3:30 PM ET on SEC Network Plus. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f54af490aa4bc999