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Tennessee's Hiring of Jim Knowles Could Boom or Bust for the Volunteers in 2026

The Tennessee Volunteers' hiring of defensive coordinator Jim Knowles could be a massive hire, or a massive flop for the Vols' in 2026. When the Tennessee Volunteers' 2025 college football season came to a close, it was fairly accepted that there were changes needed, should the Vols have aspirations of reaching the College Football Playoff.

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Tennessee Vols baseball plummets in Top 25 polls following sloppy series loss to Kent State

Head coach Josh Elander has plenty of pressure on him this season. As the replacement for Tony Vitello as the leader of the Tennessee Volunteers on the diamond, the expectations are sky high.

Tennessee Baseball Drops Game 3 Against Kent State 9-5

The Tennessee baseball program has suffered their second loss on the season resulting in the first series loss in 2026. Game 3 was set to be the tiebreaker between Kent State and the hometown Volunteers.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / February 22

ESPN Analyst Calls Out Kim Caldwell Amid Tennessee Losing Streak

The Tennessee Volunteers women's basketball team lost 100-93 to the Oklahoma Sooners on February 22. This marks the team's fourth straight loss, and they are now 2-5 in their last seven SEC Conference games.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / February 21

2027 Athlete Updates His Tennessee Football Recruitment

Tennessee’s 2027 class currently sits at 18th in the country and eighth in the SEC (per On3 Sports) with four commits. Both numbers are going to rise dramatically

Joey Aguilar News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / February 21

The Tennessee Volunteers are in Familiar Territory Following Joey Aguilar's Ruling

With quarterback Joey Aguilar's case for eligibility now complete, the Tennessee Volunteers are heading into familiar territory ahead of the 2026 season.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / February 20

Tennessee Football Losses One of Its Top Commits

This week has been one of ups and downs on the recruiting scene for the Volunteers. 2027 quarterback Derrick Baker committed to Tennessee and became the fifth commit of the class. However, the Volunteers have dropped to just four commits after Kamauri Whitfield decommitted yesterday.

Joey Aguilar News / A to Z Sports / February 20

Joey Aguilar court decision makes it clearer what's next for the Tennessee Vols in 2026

Vol fans have their answer about whether Joey Aguilar will be the team's starting quarterback in 2026. And in the most Tennessee of Tennessee fashions, he will not be.

Rick Barnes News / A to Z Sports / February 20

Rick Barnes gives a heartfelt message on the passing of Tennessee media member Wes Rucker

These are the worst types of stories that we have to write. I sit here at my computer, and I'm honestly not sure where to begin. So, I guess I'll go back to what I know.

Tributes Pouring In After Death Of College Football Reporter Wes Rucker

It was sadly announced Thursday night that longtime Tennessee sports reporter Wes Rucker passed away. He was 43 years old. Rucker got his big break as a reporter for The Chattanooga Times Free Press before eventually taking his talents to 247Sports and CBS.

Joey Aguilar News / Yardbarker / February 18

Explaining the difference in Aguilar, Chambliss eligibility cases

Explaining the difference in Joey Aguilar, Trinidad Chambliss eligibility cases

Both are SEC quarterbacks who went to court seeking an additional year of eligibility.

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Tennessee Volunteers News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / February 17

Ole Miss Coach Addresses Kim Caldwell's Handshake Slight After Tennessee Loss

Tennessee Volunteers women's basketball head coach is not one to mince words. She has made this clear as soon as she took over the program in 2024, and has proven it multiple times ever since.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / February 16

Paul Finebaum Makes Prediction Amid Joey Aguilar-NCAA Eligibility Case

The Tennessee Volunteers are currently stuck in a holding pattern regarding their roster for the 2026 football season. While the team moves through its offseason program, the biggest play is happening inside a Knox County courtroom rather than on the field.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Athlon Sports / February 13

Major SEC Program Named New Leader For Former Tennessee Commit

Cornerback Kamauri Whitfield, out of Orlando, Florida, decommitted from the Tennessee Volunteers on Friday. While the loss certainly stings for the Volunteers, it means other teams will continue their push for the cornerback.

Josh Heupel News / Yardbarker / February 11

Relationships pave way for Tennessee to land three-star QB

Relationships pave way for Tennessee to beat Florida State for three-star QB Derrick Baker

Quarterback recruit Derrick Baker is from Alpharetta, Georgia. He has nearly 30 offers to his name from all over the country, but he decided to commit to the Tennessee Volunteers on Wednesday.

Indiana among finalists in sweepstakes for elite five-star WR recruit

Mario Cristobal compares Miami's new transfer QB Darian Mensah to Cam Ward

Syracuse AD John Wildhack to retire

Ranking college football's top five head coach-GM pairings

The 'College football color teams' quiz

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / February 9

James Pearce Jr. allegedly hit a WNBA player’s car during chase

Atlanta Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. allegedly crashed his car into WNBA player Rickea Jackson’s vehicle multiple times while chasing after her. In a criminal complaint obtained by Marc Raimondi of ESPN, Pearce is accused of following Jackson’s vehicle in his SUV on Saturday in Miami-Dade County, Fla.

Joey Aguilar News / Yardbarker / February 4