Tennessee's Hidden Running Force | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Tennessee’s rushing attack has been a force for years, with stars like Jaylen Wright and Dylan Sampson leading the charge — but don’t overlook Star Thomas, the unsung bulldozer who dominated short-yardage situations despite minimal carries. His absence from the game plan hurt Tennessee’s ability to control the clock and win time of possession. Now, with Javin Gordon arriving in 2026 as a physical, middle-of-the-field wrecking ball, the Vols have a chance to fix that. Pairing Gordon with DeSean Bishop could create an unstoppable duo: Bishop slicing outside, Gordon smashing through the line — turning Tennessee’s offense into a true threat that can run, pass, and win. 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/98023ef414fd3e53