ESPN to air Tee Martin documentary on Tennessee's 1998 title team
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Last updated Sep 15, 2026

ESPN is set to debut a documentary titled "SEVENTEEN" focusing on Tee Martin and the Tennessee football team's 1998 national championship. The film, part of the "SEC Storied" collection, will air on October 1 at 9 p.m. ET on SEC Network. It chronicles Martin's journey from following Peyton Manning to leading the Vols to a 13-0 record and the inaugural BCS national title. Director Spencer Barry aims to explore the layers of this story and Martin's background growing up in Mobile, Alabama. Martin continues to impact the sport as a coach for Lane Kiffin at LSU, and he will return to Knoxville for a game against UT on November 21.
- •Documentary titled "SEVENTEEN" to premiere on October 1
- •Focuses on Tee Martin's journey and the 1998 season
- •Martin led Tennessee to its first BCS national title
- •Director Spencer Barry emphasizes Martin's background
- •Martin is currently a coach on Lane Kiffin's staff at LSU
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"Tee Martin and Tennessee football's 1998 national title team will be featured in an upcoming ESPN Films documentary. Here's when and how to watch it.
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