Jeremiah Diffee Inducted into UT Martin Rodeo Hall of Fame

Standout rodeo athlete from the late 1990s and early 2000s honored at annual event.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 4:56pm

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UT Martin inducted Jeremiah Diffee into the Rodeo Hall of Fame during the 58th annual Spring College Rodeo. Diffee was a standout member of the UT Martin Rodeo team in the late 1990s and early 2000s, winning the Ozark Region All-Around title in 1999 and 2000, and placing in the top 5 at the College National Finals in bareback riding.

Why it matters

The UT Martin Rodeo Hall of Fame honors the university's top rodeo athletes, celebrating the school's proud tradition in the sport and recognizing the achievements of its most accomplished competitors.

The details

Diffee was inducted into the UT Martin Rodeo Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 58th annual Spring College Rodeo. He was a standout member of the UT Martin Rodeo team in the late 1990s and early 2000s, winning the Ozark Region All-Around title in 1999 and 2000. Diffee also placed in the top 5 at the College National Finals in bareback riding during his collegiate career.

  • Diffee was inducted into the UT Martin Rodeo Hall of Fame on April 11, 2026.
  • The 58th annual Spring College Rodeo took place on April 11, 2026.

The players

Jeremiah Diffee

A former standout member of the UT Martin Rodeo team in the late 1990s and early 2000s, who was inducted into the school's Rodeo Hall of Fame.

UT Martin Rodeo

The rodeo team at the University of Tennessee at Martin, which has a proud tradition in the sport and honors its top athletes through the Rodeo Hall of Fame.

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What they’re saying

“Jeremiah Diffee was a true standout for our rodeo program during his time at UT Martin. His induction into the Rodeo Hall of Fame is a well-deserved honor that recognizes his exceptional achievements and the lasting impact he had on our team.”

— Dr. Keith Carver, Chancellor, University of Tennessee at Martin

What’s next

The UT Martin Rodeo will conclude its 58th annual Spring College Rodeo event tonight, with two more Hall of Fame inductions and a silent auction.

The takeaway

UT Martin's Rodeo Hall of Fame serves as a prestigious recognition of the university's top rodeo athletes, honoring their achievements and preserving the school's storied tradition in the sport.