Smokey XII: Rescue Dog Takes the Field | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Smokey the Twelfth, a fearless two-year-old rescue Bluetick Coonhound, is officially taking over as the University of Tennessee’s new football mascot — and he’s already making waves with his bold debut at the opening game, sprinting through the Power T while the band plays. The first rescue dog ever to hold the title, Smokey XII steps into shoes once worn by his shy predecessor, Smokey Eleventh, who couldn’t handle the spotlight. With ears flapping and tail wagging, this pup’s got the energy, charm, and heart to hype up the crowd all season long — turning a rescue story into a roaring celebration for the Vols. 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/6546bbe82e5293dd