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The college football recruiting trail is once again filled with rumors and conjecture. As the season approaches, the Tennessee football program remains focused on improving both of their Class of 2026 classes. While their high school class has been solid thus far, there’s certainly room for improvement. According to On3’s Chad Simmons, four-star EDGE Andrew […]

The Tennessee football program is currently gearing up for the upcoming 2025 college football season, in which they will look to build on last year’s appearance in the playoff. In 2024, head coach Josh Heupel and company were escorted out of the first round by the eventual national champion Ohio State Buckeyes, leaving a bitter […]

Josh Heupel and the Tennessee Volunteers have finally made their decision at starting quarterback, selecting Joey Aguilar to command the offensive snaps. The program announced the news on Sunday, per On3’s Brent Hubbs. This comes after Tennessee spent multiple weeks of getting themselves adapted throughout fall camp while figuring out their strengths and weaknesses. “I […]

With the 2025 college football season rapidly approaching, Josh Heupel’s Tennessee football program will be without defensive lineman Daevin Hobbs after he suffered a foot injury and is expected to be out multiple weeks, sources told VolQuest, a setback that comes amid added drama for the Vols this offseason following the Nico Iamaleava transfer situation. […]

This year, Tennessee football was one of the bigger off-season stories after Nico Iamaleava’s NIL dispute. Iamaleava left, and the Volunteers quickly brought in Joey Aguilar from Appalachian State and UCLA, so the two programs swapped quarterbacks after Iamaleava joined the Bruins. It is not a foregone conclusion that Aguilar is the starter for Tennessee football, […]

The University of Tennessee football program, along with the rest of the athletics department, is making its first major branding change in over a decade. The Volunteers will end their long-running partnership with Nike and return to Adidas once their current deal expires after the 2026 season. ESPN’s Chris Low reported the news on X […]

The 2025 college football offseason continues to get weirder for Tennessee. With just three weeks remaining until their Aug. 30 clash with Syracuse, the Volunteers’ top returning receiver, Chris Brazzell, was arrested on multiple driving infractions. Brazzell was pulled over on Friday for speeding, when officers also noticed he had a suspended driver’s license. He […]

There has been a lot of turmoil surrounding Tennessee football this offseason with the stunning departure of Nico Iamaleava, but now Josh Heupel and company are moving on and focusing on the future. One of the biggest components of that is getting the best players healthy and on the field for the Volunteers as they […]

Tennessee football swooped up a massive college football recruiting win in the Mountain region. Winning over this five-star amid a push from Michigan and Utah. The Volunteers grabbed Salesi Moa from Odgen, Utah. Hayes Fawcett of On3/Rivals confirmed the 6-foot-1, 190-pound athlete had the hometown Utes in his final running. Same with the Wolverines. But […]

One of the biggest questions surrounding Tennessee football has been what is going on with defensive back Boo Carter. He has been in and out of workouts for the Volunteers, who are dealing with drama after appearing in the College Football Playoff. The fact that he has been in and out of the program led […]

Kirk Herbstreit joined millions of fans in watching Nico Iamaleava leave Tennessee football in controversial fashion. Except the longtime analyst revealed new details on why the quarterback bounced from Knoxville. Herbstreit claimed he heard “different stories” involving the much publicized fallout. Iamaleava left Tennessee for UCLA in April. Many speculate that NIL rose as the […]

Starting with family patriarch Archie Manning, the family has taken over the NFL since the 1970s. Manning’s sons, Eli and Peyton, each forged their own paths. Eli won two Super Bowls with the New York Giants, while Peyton joined his father in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in addition to winning two Lombardi Trophies […]

Tennessee Volunteers football head coach Josh Heupel knows the quarterback battle will be tough even after the departure of Nico Iamaleava. Iamaleava left the Volunteers this offseason as he transferred to the UCLA Bruins. It was a controversial exit as the argument involved NIL negotiations that didn’t go in the quarterback’s favor. Heupel reflected on […]

Tennessee football enters 2025 as one of the few Southeastern Conference teams with an open quarterback competition. All made possible by Nico Iamaleava. Tennessee watched Iamaleava become a no-show during spring football practices. He eventually transferred out of Tennessee and landed at UCLA. NIL rose to the forefront of Iamaleava’s decision to depart. But his […]

Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel sent a blunt message to the young talent on his roster ahead of the 2025 season. The Volunteers are coming off a productive fourth year under their head coach, who saw the program reach the College Football Playoff for the very first time. While the year didn’t end ideally, […]

Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel has had a lot on his plate this offseason, as the team lost their starting quarterback. Nico Iamaleava decided to leave the program, after a dispute over NIL compensation. Now, Heupel is commenting on that entire incident. “It’s never about who is not in your building. It’s about who is […]

The Tennessee Volunteers just landed a key building block for their future in the trenches. Four-star offensive tackle JB Shabazz just committed to the program over fellow finalists Ohio State and South Carolina, bolstering an already impressive 2026 recruiting class for the Volunteers. Shabazz, a 6-foot-7, 315-pound tackle from East Forsyth High School in Kernersville, […]

Josh Heupel has been helping Tennessee football dominate on the recruiting trail. They recently landed a significant commitment from a three-star defensive back, Jowell Combay, for their 2026 class. Combay chose the Vols over some big schools, especially other SEC schools. Combay joins a class that is the 13th-ranked in the entire country and fifth […]

The Tennessee football program is enjoying its Tuesday so far as it has landed two commitments from elite four-star prospects, and another from a three-star cornerback. Linebacker TJ White and defensive lineman Dereon Albert announced that they will play for the Volunteers. Both of these players were recruited by numerous top programs across the country, […]

Tennessee football added some unreal speed on the college football recruiting trail Saturday. The Volunteers are swooping up a prospect who ran a reported 10.1 time in the 100- meter dash. Four-star athlete Legend Bey is off to Knoxville. He told Hayes Fawcett of On3 that Tennessee’s Southeastern Conference rival Texas A&M plus Duke were […]

The Tennessee football program is getting a great start to the 2026 recruiting cycle. The Volunteers picked up a pair of solid players who were getting pursued by other SEC programs. Offensive lineman Edward Baker and edge Kedric Golston II pledged to Tennessee, per On3. Golston is a four-star prospect who had offers from several […]

Days after Colorado football secured a commitment from safety and Tennessee transfer John Slaughter, the Volunteers are scooping up one of the Buffaloes former defensive backs. Cornerback Colton Hood, who recorded two interceptions for 105 yards, 20 solo tackles and six pass breakups in 2024, is heading to Knoxville, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett. The […]

The Tennessee Volunteers football program has landed a significant reinforcement for their defensive line with the commitment of Grand Valley State transfer Josh Schell. After entering the NCAA Transfer Portal less than two weeks ago, the Division II standout made his pledge official soon, giving Tennessee a powerful presence ahead of the 2025 season. Schell, […]

Former Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava is now with the UCLA Bruins after a tumultuous spring with the Vols. There was a lot of drama surrounding Iamaleava’s exit, as the whole situation was very public because of numerous reports that surfaced around the time of the events. Iamaleava was reportedly looking for more money from […]

Former Tennessee football quarterback Nico Iamaleava recently transferred to UCLA following NIL drama that reportedly went down during spring ball. Reports surfaced that Iamaleava was negotiating a new NIL deal with Tennessee, and $4 million was the number that was floated around. However, new reports indicate that the buzz surrounding the situation is what actually […]

Tennessee football worked overtime to try and flip a quarterback after losing Nico Iamaleava. The Volunteers failed to flip at least three quarterbacks following Iamaleava’s transfer, per ESPN. Tennessee football did get the commitment of former UCLA quarterback Joey Aguilar, though. The Volunteers failed to flip TCU quarterback Josh Hoover, Kansas State’s Avery Johnson, and […]

Tennessee football became embroiled in a high-profile college football transfer portal case involving Nico Iamaleava. Many who followed the story pointed at NIL for the reason behind the departure. But now a new in-depth report brings forth “false promises” from Josh Heupel. The Volunteers head coach lost his 2024 starting quarterback to UCLA. Iamaleava left […]

Less than two weeks after officially moving on from quarterback Nico Iamaleava, Tennessee has seemingly found his replacement in the college football transfer portal. Ironically, Iamaleava’s replacement will be former UCLA commit Joey Aguilar. Aguilar, who committed to UCLA from the portal as an Appalachian State graduate transfer, flipped to Tennessee on Wednesday night, per […]

The Nico Iamaleava saga continues to have new layers uncovered after the star quarterback’s spring NIL holdout and subsequent transfer to UCLA, and for the first time the rumors have elicited a response from him. Obviously, rumors are flying after Iamaleava skipped a spring practice in Knoxville just before Tennessee’s spring game, prompting Josh Heupel […]

Debate is raging across college sports about the NIL era and the transfer portal as players in both football and basketball players find new homes across the country before next fall. Former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava poured gasoline onto that fire when he held out of practice just before the Volunteers’ spring game as part […]

Now that Nico Iamaleava is expected to commit to UCLA after leaving Tennessee in the transfer portal, all eyes are on Josh Heupel and the Volunteers to see who their next starting quarterback is going to be heading into next season. The market for starting quarterbacks is pretty light so far in the spring portal, […]

Nico Iamaleava has a college football transfer portal home lined up, according to Colin Cowherd. The longtime radio host made the bold claim the Tennessee football quarterback is California bound. The Fox Sports radio host posted on X where Iamaleava is heading, following his high-profile NIL situation with Tennessee. “I am told — moments ago […]

After Nico Iamaleava transferred from Tennessee football, he expected a $4 million contract. After head coach Josh Huepel claimed that he’s not bigger than the program, Iamaleava is on the open market. ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel joined the Pat McAfee Show and discussed what he’s been hearing about his market. “This is what […]

The Tennessee football program has been in the headlines of late due to their ugly breakup with quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who has since entered the transfer portal. The two sides were reportedly unable to come to terms on an agreement for a new contract, prompting Iamaleava to publicly set his sights on greener pastures. While […]

Nico Iamaleava has seemingly overplayed his hand in negotiations with the Tennessee football program, and his mistakes may have cratered his value in the transfer portal. As a result of the reported negotiations behind the scenes, as well as the timing, the market for the former Tennessee starting quarterback seems to be nearly nonexistent. “I […]

Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava turned heads recently after opting to sit out of practice over disputes about his NIL contract with the program. Although the situation came as a surprise to many, rumors suggest Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel may have gotten a heads-up about Iamaleava’s decision ahead of time. During a guest appearance […]

The biggest story in college football this spring is coming out of Knoxville, where Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava is no longer with the team after holding out in the midst of NIL negotiations. Once Iamaleava didn’t show up for spring practice just before Tennessee’s spring game, the program decided to cut ties with him and […]

The first high-profile holdout of the NIL era in college football didn’t last very long. After Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava ditched practice just before the Volunteers’ spring game due to ongoing contract negotiations, Josh Heupel and company essentially told him to kick rocks. Now that Tennessee has severed ties with Iamaleava and is moving in […]

Coming off its first College Football Playoff appearance, Tennessee is in an unfortunate and unpredictable situation entering the summer months. With Nico Iamaleava entering the college football transfer portal following a wild NIL dispute, the Volunteers are suddenly left without a quarterback and forced to embark on a wild goose chase just four months ahead […]