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Meet Neyland, the University of Tennessee’s New Mascot

At the University of Tennessee, all eyes are on rescue bluetick coonhound, Neyland. The pup is the 12th dog to take on the role of UTK’s beloved mascot, Smokey. NBC News correspondent Priscilla Thompson shares an inside look at Neyland’s journey to becoming game day-ready.

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