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2026 Tennessee football preview: Gage Ginther
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Redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Gage Ginther enters his third season at Tennessee in 2026.
The 6-foot-5, 310-pound offensive lineman appeared in three games for the Vols from 2024-25. He made his collegiate debut versus Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024. Ginther also appeared in games against Kent State and UTEP in 2024.
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He was named to the Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll from 2024-25.
Ginther is from Fossil Ridge High School in Fort Collins, Colorado, making three consecutive 5A state playoff appearances and winning a league title as a sophomore in 2021.
He was ranked as the No. 2 player in Colorado by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN, and the No. 3 Colorado prospect by On3.
Ginther committed to the Vols over Colorado , Oklahoma , Nebraska and Oregon . He was an early enrollee in Jan. 2024 and participated in spring football practices.
Gage Ginther. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
Tennessee will kick off its 2026 football season Sept. 5 versus Furman at Neyland Stadium . The season opener is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. EDT (SEC Network+).
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The Vols will also host Kennesaw State, Texas , Auburn , Alabama , Kentucky and LSU , while playing at Georgia Tech , Arkansas , South Carolina , Texas A&M and Vanderbilt during the 2026 campaign.
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Faizon Brandon. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
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DeSean Bishop. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Justin Baker. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Jesse Perry. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
TK Keys. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Jim Knowles. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
David Sanders Jr. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
George MacIntyre. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Zach Groves. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Ory Williams. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Ryan Staub. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Jadon Perlotte. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Jeremias Heard. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Trent Thomas. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Gabriel Osenda. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Ethan Utley. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Logan Foley. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
George MacIntyre. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Gage Ginther. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Mike Bethea II. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Cole Harrison. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Josh Heupel. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Luca Wolf. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Joel Wyatt. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Cooper Ranvier. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Josh Heupel. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Faizon Brandon. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Ed Baker. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Faizon Brandon. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
George MacIntyre. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Gage Ginther. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Faizon Brandon. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Jeremiah Telander. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Jim Knowles. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Faizon Brandon. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Faizon Brandon. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
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Faizon Brandon. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
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DeSean Bishop. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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2026 Tennessee football position preview: Running backs
Justin Baker. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
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2026 Tennessee football depth chart projection: Offense
Jesse Perry. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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TK Keys. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Jim Knowles. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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2026 Tennessee football depth chart projection: Offense
David Sanders Jr. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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George MacIntyre. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Zach Groves. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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2026 Tennessee football depth chart projection: Offense
Ory Williams. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Ryan Staub. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Jadon Perlotte. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Jeremias Heard. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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2026 Tennessee football preview: Trent Thomas
Trent Thomas. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
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Gabriel Osenda. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
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Ethan Utley. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Logan Foley. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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George MacIntyre. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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2026 Tennessee football preview: Gage Ginther
Gage Ginther. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
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2026 Tennessee football preview: Mike Bethea II
Mike Bethea II. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
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2026 Tennessee football position preview: Tight ends
Cole Harrison. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Josh Heupel. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
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Luca Wolf. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Joel Wyatt. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Cooper Ranvier. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Josh Heupel. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Faizon Brandon. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Ed Baker. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Faizon Brandon. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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George MacIntyre. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
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2026 Tennessee football preview: Gage Ginther
Gage Ginther. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
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Faizon Brandon. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Jeremiah Telander. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Jim Knowles. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
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Faizon Brandon. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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