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Josh Heupel makes a promise to Tennessee fans after Music City Bowl loss to Illinois

The Tennessee Vols' 2025 season is now over. After an up and down year, UT's season ended on a down note in a 30-28 loss to Illinois in the Music City Bowl.

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Tennessee Vols defensive lineman enters NCAA transfer portal after loss in the Music City Bowl

The Tennessee Vols ended the 2025 season on a sour note. Tennessee came up short against Illinois in the Music City Bowl, losing 30-28 on a last second field goal in Nashville on Tuesday evening.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 30

Illinois staves off Tennessee on walk-off field goal to win Music City Bowl

The win is the second straight bowl win for Bret Bielema and Illinois.

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 30

Tennessee vs. Illinois Prediction: Music City Bowl Preview

College football’s postseason continues on Tuesday evening with a Big Ten-SEC clash in Nashville, as Tennessee and Illinois meet in the Music City Bowl.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / December 29

Tennessee Football Coaches Joey Halzle and William Inge Preview Illinois

Coaches from Tennessee and Illinois took part in the Music City Bowl press conference in Nashville on Monday. Josh Heupel, Joey Halzle, and William Inge were the three selected coaches to speak at the press conference on behalf of the Vols.

Josh Heupel News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / December 29

Tennessee Football HC Josh Heupel Speaks at Music City Bowl Press Conference

The Music City Bowl held it's press conference on Monday afternoon in Nashville, Tennessee. The Tennessee football program was represented by three coaches during Monday's press conference, including the head coach.

Mo Clipper News / A to Z Sports / December 29

Former Tennessee Vols offensive lineman is reportedly reentering the NCAA transfer portal

A former Tennessee Vols offensive lineman is reportedly reentering the NCAA transfer portal. According to On3's Pete Nakos, former Vols offensive lineman Mo Clipper is planning to enter the transfer portal when it opens on Jan.

Joey Aguilar News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / December 27

Tennessee Football QB Joey Aguilar Speaks Following Bowl Practice

Preparation by the Tennessee football team for the upcoming bowl game has officially begun. The Vols held their first practice on Friday as the Music City Bowl is just around the corner.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Athlon Sports / December 18

Tennessee Attempting to Flip Four-Star QB

The Tennessee Volunteers and Illinois Fighting Illini meet Dec. 30 in the Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium and, this week, in recruiting.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Total Apex Sports / December 16

No. 20 Tennessee Blows Out No. 11 Louisville to Snap Three-Game Skid

In one of the more intriguing ranked match-ups in college basketball this week, the 20th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers silenced the explosive offense of No.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 16

No. 20 Tennessee shuts down No. 11 Louisville to end three-game skid

Not only did the 20th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers shoot efficiently on Tuesday night, but they completely shut down No. 11 Louisville's high-octane offense in an 83-62 rout.

Cameron Boozer, No. 3 Duke use second half surge to down Lipscomb

No. 9 Michigan State goes up big early, emphatically beats Toledo

Tramon Mark leads balanced Texas attack in romp over Le Moyne

Bill Self gives unfortunate update on Kansas Jayhawks star Darryn Peterson

Duke, Texas and Miami among favorites for five-star PG Deron Rippey Jr.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 10

Report: Tennessee set to make big hire at defensive coordinator

The Tennessee Volunteers have gotten rid of their defensive coordinator following a disappointing 2025 campaign, and they appear to have a big replacement lined up for him.