Tennessee’s Crown Jewel Returns to Glory: Netflix Announces Premiere Date for “Five for the Sheriff: The Peyton Manning Tennessee Legacy”
Vol Nation, mark your calendars—one of college football’s most beloved stories is about to take center stage for a new generation. Netflix has officially announced the release date for “Five for the Sheriff: The Peyton Manning Tennessee Legacy,” a much-anticipated documentary celebrating the enduring impact of one of Tennessee’s greatest sports icons.
Set to premiere this fall, the special will dive deep into the years when Peyton Manning—known affectionately as “The Sheriff”—turned the University of Tennessee into a powerhouse and cemented his status as one of the most admired quarterbacks in college football history. Fans will get an unprecedented look at never-before-seen footage, interviews with teammates, coaches, family, and Manning himself, who opens up about his decision to stay for his senior year, the heartbreaks, the triumphs, and how his time in Knoxville shaped the superstar he became.
Tennessee athletic director Danny White called the project “a crown jewel moment for the program and its fans,” noting that Manning’s story continues to inspire players and recruits decades later. “Peyton is Tennessee. His leadership, loyalty, and love for this university are legendary,” White said. “This documentary reminds the world why he’s more than just a football player—he’s family.”
The film’s title, “Five for the Sheriff,” is a nod to Manning’s iconic No. 16 jersey and the five major records he broke during his college career, achievements that set the bar for quarterbacks who followed.
Vols fans are already planning watch parties and reliving the memories of packed Neyland Stadium Saturdays when Manning’s precision passes and commanding presence made every game an event.
With its heartfelt storytelling and powerful nostalgia, “Five for the Sheriff” promises to do what Peyton did best—bring the Volunteer family together and remind the world why Tennessee’s crown jewel still shines bright.
