田纳西大学的新烟雾XII吉祥物命名. New Smokey XII mascot named at University of Tennessee.

田纳西大学将一个两岁的蓝斑猎犬尼兰命名为学校新活着的吉祥物斯莫基十二. The University of Tennessee has named Neyland, a two-year-old bluetick coonhound, as Smokey XII, the school's new live mascot. 尼兰将在2026年4月11日的色和白色春季足球比赛中首次亮相,取代去年退役的斯莫基十一. Replacing Smokey XI, who retired last year, Neyland will debut at the Orange and White spring football game on April 11, 2026. 狗在兽医学院的员工那里受养, 在工作人员和学生们的支持下训练它应对大群人和比赛日. Fostered by a veterinary college employee, the dog has been training with support from staff and students to handle large crowds and game-day settings.