Manning finished his final season at Tennessee with 3,819 passing yards, 36 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. [82] While at the University of Tennessee, Manning excelled academically and was elected to the Omicron Delta Kappa [ 83 ] and Phi Beta Kappa society in 1997. [ 58 ]

In a 59-31 Tennessee triumph at Kentucky (11/22/1997), Manning secured CNN/SI College Football Player of the Week laurels with his 25-for-35, 523-yard, five-touchdown performance; Marcus Nash was on the receiving end of seven of those passes for 195 yards and three scores.

Dec 27, 2024 · Peyton Manning, one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, has long been associated with the University of Tennessee, not only as a football icon but as a key figure in the history of the Volunteers program.

Nov 25, 2024 · In an electrifying turn of events, Tennessee football legend Peyton Manning has officially rejoined the Volunteers as the program’s new National Offensive Director.

Jan 25, 1994 · Tennessee quarterback Peyton Manning takes the field for his last home game on Saturday, Nov. 29, 1997 in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee defeated Vanderbilt 17-10. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Aug 14, 2023 · Former NFL and University of Tennessee star quarterback Peyton Manning is returning to his alma mater this fall. The Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback will be joining the College of...

Peyton Manning. School: Tennessee. Position: QB Heisman Voting: 6th in 1995, 8th in 1996, 2nd in 1997. Draft: 1st round, 1st overall of the 1998 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts. More bio, uniform, draft info

Dec 27, 2024 · His impressive playing career, which spanned from 1994 to 1997 at Tennessee and 1998 to 2014 in the NFL, was marked by numerous accolades and records. “I’m thrilled to return to my alma mater and contribute to the success of the Tennessee Volunteers,” Manning said in a statement.

Nov 22, 2024 · Tennessee football is welcoming back one of its most iconic legends. Peyton Manning, the Hall of Fame quarterback and former Vols superstar, is rejoining the program as the new National Offensive Coordinator, igniting excitement across the college football world.

Jan 30, 2025 · There’s a bid for Nashville to land an expansion WNBA team named the Tennessee Summitt in honor of legendary Lady Vols coach Pat Summitt and facilitated by Candace Parker and Peyton Manning. Let ...