Meet University of Tennessee's newest four-legged recruit, Smokey XI

The University of Tennessee's beloved mascot family tree continues to grow with Smokey XI and his brother, Ernie. May 24, 2022-4pm.

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[Jon.A.Scholt]

Not the biggest Tennessee or Georgia fan, but who doesn't love to see Smokey and UGA on the field facing each other (as if they know they're rivals!) Dogs are the best

[jeffreytaylor]

Smokey 10, congrats on your retirement! You are awesome. I'm sure your son will do you AND Vol fans proud!

[jamesbowers]

Even though I’m a South Carolina fan ecstatic about the win last week, you can’t help but love smokey

[lg]

I have Coonhounds myself and I love their bay (the official term for their howl), their floppy ears, and their big personalities! This warms my heart and I hope to be a Vol someday!

[perryfitzgerald]

As a Georgia fan, hes the best boy. I named my hound after him

[stevejessee]

Alright now. Smokey is just so precious. I absolutely love it when he howls. He fires me up. So beautiful

[dimitrikotsianas]

The best thing about the vols is this lovable hound!

[spenfor]

Absolutely gorgeous Love love love Smokey!!! 🐾💙 Best mascot in the country!!!! Can't wait for 🏉 season!!!! Maybe see all three on the 🐾🐾💙💙💙. GO BIG ORANGE 🧡🍊🏉

[TreyM]

Smoky 11 brought the luck with him! GOOD DOGGIE!! They’re all bosses!

[mahonrimurphy]

I have 2 blueticks. I love them. Good trail dogs!!

[dabneyscholler]

He so cute! Please come to Columbia with your team so I can see your sweet face!

[tylerbarrett]

Well Smokey x was there for the bama win what a last season for him

[loganwatson]

As a lifetime Vol fan and someone who grew up coon hunting with their grandpa, hearing a bluetick wailing just warms my heart. GBO 🍊

[brianklamer]

Had a Bluetick coon hound years ago, super friendly & docile dog with people and other pets. But Winchester's prey drive was strong and she would kill any critter that ever got on my property!

[highlandergunn]

I'm a Alabama fan
But that is a Handsome hound.
Does he bite at opposing players, LOL 😂

[webbess]

It's nice to see that they haven't changed very much since the 50s! No silly, unhealthy exaggerations here.

[GhostKyng]

I love Smokey and UT Vols. I have an Pocket Bully i named Vols. He’s orange and i actually bought him in Knoxville.

[NoName-ymwd]

Smokey 10 is seeing over a helluva team this year... coming from a Gator fan... im rooting for Tenneessee today over Georgia. Hope yalls train keeps rolling

[SRone]

Coonhounds are great dogs. Grew up with them.

[jeffreytaylor]

Smokey is a " Big Sweety!" Beautiful blood line. Go Vols!