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Just a year after making the College Football Playoff, the Tennessee football program is now going through some changes. The biggest one was Tennessee hiring Jim Knowles as the new defensive coordinator. He spent time at Ohio State and then was at Penn State in 2025, but now he comes to Rocky Top in a […]

Tennessee Volunteers star cornerback Jermod McCoy has officially closed the door on his college career, announcing that he will enter the 2026 NFL Draft. The decision came through an Instagram post in which McCoy reflected on his two years in Knoxville. In his announcement, McCoy addressed the Tennessee locker room directly, thanking the teammates who […]

Tennessee’s football team’s defensive reset is officially underway after a frustrating 2025 campaign that ended with an ugly home loss to Vanderbilt and renewed questions about whether the Volunteers can actually break through in the SEC. Tim Banks, a Broyles Award finalist just a year ago, is out as defensive coordinator after a season in […]

Recently, the Tennessee football program’s disappointing 2025 regular season came to an end with a loss against Vanderbilt at home in blowout fashion over rivalry weekend. Tennessee will now face off against Illinois in the Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl on December 30, after which head coach Josh Heupel will try to sift through the […]

Illinois did not just beat Tennessee. The Illini embraced the city’s “Smashville” nickname and made it their own, punctuating a 75-62 win with a trophy celebration that turned downright rock-and-roll. when in smashville pic.twitter.com/SP1q0O3GPv — Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 7, 2025 After a physical, punishing matchup at Bridgestone Arena, players returned to the locker […]

Michigan secured one of its most important recruiting victories of the Sherrone Moore era when five-star running back Savion Hiter, the No. 1 RB in the 2026 class, officially signed his letter of intent. The Wolverines outlasted fierce competition from Tennessee and longtime rival Ohio State to land the prized tailback. This signing reinforces Michigan’s […]

As Penn State football looks for its next head coach, there have been a few candidates already rumored to be a part of the search. One of those candidates is Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel, who finished their regular season with a loss to Vanderbilt. Though Heupel’s name has come up, he let it be […]

On Saturday evening, the Tennessee football program ended its 2025 season with a thud by losing 45-25 at home to the Vanderbilt Commodores, dropping their record to 8-4 ahead of whatever bowl game they get selected for. Tennessee actually got off to a relatively strong start to this game, but ultimately found itself outscored 24-3 […]

Diego Pavia pulled off the Heisman pose following his strong performance in the No. 12 Vanderbilt Commodores’ matchup against the No. 18 Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday evening. Going into the matchup, Vanderbilt had a 9-2 record on the season. They have a 5-2 display throughout their SEC matchups, standing out as one of the best […]

Tennessee football engaged in a back-and-forth scoring fest with rival Vanderbilt Saturday. The Volunteers’ six-game winning streak against the Commodores is on the line here. DeSean Bishop rose as one trying to keep the streak alive — with an epic touchdown rumble. The Vols’ running back skipped over one ankle tackle attempt, then got off […]

It is the 120th meeting between Vanderbilt and Tennessee. Vanderbilt is looking to win ten games for the first time in program history, while Tennessee is looking to ruin their season. As the two face off, it is time to make bold predictions on the game. The Commodores received good news ahead of the game, […]

It is the 55th all-time meeting between two SEC rivals as Tennessee visits Florida in Week 13. Tennessee is aiming for an eighth win on the season, while Florida is hoping to break a three-game losing streak. As the two rivals hit the field, it is time to make bold predictions on the clash. Tennessee […]

The Oklahoma Sooners continue to roll through their 2025 schedule following a 33-27 victory vs. the No. 14-ranked Tennessee Volunteers. The narrow win improved the Sooners’ record to 7-2 and secured a much-needed win against a ranked opponent for Oklahoma football. However, the win almost did not come to be in the late fourth quarter. […]

A once-promising season for the Tennessee football program is on the verge of falling apart. After this past weekend’s 33-27 home loss to Oklahoma, the Volunteers may unofficially be out of College Football Playoff (CFP) contention. Last year, the first season in which 12 teams qualified for the playoff, only one three-loss team made it: […]

After the Oklahoma football team handed a loss to the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday, 33-27, in what was a huge win for the program, it comes off a week without a lot of outside noise. As the Oklahoma football team lost to Ole Miss the week before, there were questions about the validity of the […]

The Tennessee Volunteers suffered a disappointing 33–27 home loss to the Oklahoma Sooners in Week 10 of the 2025 NCAA football season. That was despite dominating many statistical categories early on. Tennessee football’s offense piled up 255 yards and 17 first downs in the first half but struggled to convert those into points. However, they […]

The No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers are set to take on the No. 18 Oklahoma Sooners in what is a pivotal Week 10 matchup. Both programs own a 6-2 record entering the game. Whichever team loses will essentially be eliminated from the College Football Playoff. Leading up to the contest, the Vols get an injury update […]

Tennessee Volunteers defensive leader Arion Carter remains questionable and is considered a game-time decision for Saturday night’s nationally ranked Week 10 contest against the Oklahoma Sooners at Neyland Stadium, per On3’s Pete Nakos. It’s the third consecutive day he has carried that designation. The junior linebacker continues to battle turf toe, an injury that prevented […]

Oklahoma got off to a promising start to the 2025 college football season, but is just 1-2 in its past three games entering a Week 10 matchup with Tennessee. The top-20 teams enter the meeting with identical 6-2 records, albeit with differing momentum. Ahead of the high-profile showdown, we will be making our Oklahoma-Tennessee predictions. […]

A pair of 6-2 SEC teams will square off on Saturday night when No. 18 Oklahoma heads to Knoxville to take on No. 14 Tennessee in what is essentially a playoff game, but the two teams are heading in opposite directions coming into this game. Tennessee took a frustrating early-season loss to Georgia at home […]

Week 9 of the college football season is in the books, and the SEC had three games that featured ranked opponents going head-to-head. While there are not a lot of major moves in this week’s Power Rankings, there is becoming a clear delineation between the haves and have-nots of the SEC. It is time to […]

It was a bit of a sleepy college football slate in Week 9, but there was still plenty of opportunity for teams in the College Football Playoff discussion to make a statement. Lines are drawn just about every week in the SEC, and that was no different on Saturday. Alabama staged a late comeback to […]

Tennessee football landed at 10th in the Southeastern Conference following Saturday. Alabama buried the Volunteers at that spot following its 37-20 romp Saturday. Josh Heupel and his team walked into Tuscaloosa with a golden opportunity to damage the Crimson Tide’s momentum. A victory would’ve increased the Vols’ stakes of landing in the SEC title game […]

It’s impossible to accurately blame a loss on any one person in a football game, but Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar’s mistake at the end of the first half against Alabama yesterday was about as bad as it can get. Down 16-7, Tennessee was on the Crimson Tide’s one-yard line with nine seconds left in the […]

After the Alabama football team’s commanding over the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday, 37-20, one of the many highlights was the performance of quarterback Ty Simpson. As the rivalry between the Alabama football program and Tennessee was on display, it was especially a special win for Simpson in relation to the location. Besides being the starting […]

Zabien Brown’s 99-yard interception return as the first half expired sent Bryant-Denny Stadium into a frenzy Saturday. Alabama football rode that momentum to a 37-20 win over Tennessee in the latest chapter of the storied rivalry.  The play came on the final snap of the half when Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar’s pass toward the end […]

Tennessee football has lost 60 times to Alabama in program history. Yet the Volunteers claimed the last meeting in 2024 — fueling the intrigue for this rematch during Southeastern Conference (SEC) play. The Crimson Tide carries the 60-40-7 overall series advantage. ‘Bama also hasn’t lost to the Vols in Tuscaloosa since 2003. Still, this version […]

Week 7 in the SEC is in the books, as 13 of the 16 teams took to the field. It was an exciting week for SEC teams, seeing some favorites win close games, while others showed domination. Now, it is time for the Week 8 SEC Football Power Rankings. 1. Alabama (+2) Alabama is the […]

After celebrating his 70th career win in Tennessee’s thrilling 34-31 victory over Arkansas, Josh Heupel had a few choice words about how the game was called,  though he delivered them with a smile. The head coach, who reached the milestone in front of a packed Neyland Stadium, couldn’t help but express mild frustration about the […]

Exactly one month after a gut-wrenching overtime loss to Georgia, Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel and the Volunteers finally had a reason to celebrate, and it was a big one. Following Tennessee’s victory over Arkansas, Heupel reached a career milestone that cements his place among the most successful active coaches in college football. “The […]

How much different Arkansas will be now that Sam Pittman has been fired and Bobby Petrino promoted to interim head coach is anyone’s guess, and that could prove concerning for Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel and his Volunteers. While the Razorbacks are certainly in a state of disarray as their coaching search gets underway, Petrino, […]

Multiple SEC teams had open weeks in Week 4, while others opened up conference play. A few teams had easier games as they prepare for the upcoming conference schedule. Some teams had dominant performances, while others are wishing for a do-over. As Week 5 approaches, it is time for the 2025 Week 5 SEC Power […]

One of the best games of college football’s Week 3 slate — and perhaps of the entire season — came when No. 6 Georgia traveled to Neyland Stadium to face No. 15 Tennessee. The result was a 44-41 overtime thriller that unfortunately didn’t go the Volunteers’ (2-1) way. The win for the Bulldogs (3-0) marked […]

Tennessee football lost its ninth consecutive game against Georgia yesterday in a wild, heartbreaking 44-41 overtime thriller. And while the Volunteers scored 40-plus points for the third consecutive week, head coach and offensive play caller Josh Heupel has not escaped criticism. After a blistering start in which Tennessee jumped out to a 21-7 first-quarter lead, […]

Georgia football won a heavyweight fight against SEC rival Tennessee on Saturday. The Bulldogs needed overtime but pushed their way past the Volunteers, 44-41. Following the game, Georgia football coach Kirby Smart celebrated with his team. Smart celebrated in a very unique way. He stuck out his tongue at the Tennessee crowd, and threw a […]

The scene at Neyland Stadium on Saturday was nothing short of heartbreak. Tennessee had Georgia right where it wanted — tied at 38 with just seconds left in regulation. All that stood between the Volunteers and their first win over the Bulldogs since 2016 was a 43-yard field goal from sophomore kicker Max Gilbert. But […]

Tennessee football squandered an opportunity to claim a top 10 upset against Georgia. Josh Heupel received the brunt of the criticism following the 44-41 loss to the Bulldogs Saturday. And the head coach issued an apology afterward. Heupel heard the jeers loud and clear as he walked into the locker room. He then addressed the […]

The No. 15 Tennessee Volunteers came into their Week 3 showdown against No. 6 Georgia with renewed confidence. Defensive end Tyre Weathersby, who had been dealing with an injury, was cleared to play, according to Pete Nakos of On3 Sports. That news gave the Vols a much-needed boost heading into one of the most anticipated […]

Tennessee football exchanged touchdowns after touchdowns with Georgia. But head coach Josh Heupel received a barrage of criticism after falling to Georgia 44-41. With fans calling him out after the wild loss. One fan ripped Heupel for playing it safe toward the end — by opting for a field goal with a narrow lead. “Tennessee […]