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What is the nickname of the University of Tennessee's football team?

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The University of Tennessee's football team is nicknamed the "Tennessee Volunteers" or "Vols" for short. The name comes from the state's nickname, "The Volunteer State," which originated during the War of 1812 when many Tennesseans volunteered to fight.