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'There's curiosity if he can get the job whenever Rick Barnes retires' - Tennessee basketball will eventually be facing change

'There's curiosity if he can get the job whenever Rick Barnes retires' - Tennessee basketball will eventually be facing change

Tennessee Vols head basketball coach Rick Barnes' retirement isn't considered imminent, but there's no doubt that he's in the twilight of his coaching career.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / March 5
Standout Defensive Back Recruit Duvay Williams Talks Tennessee Football Recruitment

Standout Defensive Back Recruit Duvay Williams Talks Tennessee Football Recruitment

Tennessee is aiming to secure commitments from some of the top players in the country over the next several months. It already has four commitments in its current class, including two four-star recruits and two three-star recruits (per 247 Sports).

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / March 5
Why Tennessee’s 2026 Quarterback Battle Could Be One of the Most Unique in the SEC

Why Tennessee’s 2026 Quarterback Battle Could Be One of the Most Unique in the SEC

The Tennessee Volunteers' 2026 quarterback compete will be an extremely unique competition heading into the regular season. Spring practice are right around the corner in the lead up to the 2026 college football season, which means coaches will be getting a first look at their roster in action.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / March 4

Tennessee Football 2028 In-State CB Target Jermaine Cobbins Talks Recruitment

One of the nation's fast-rising 7v7 events made it back to the Atlanta area as The Sevens 7v7 tournament was held at Peachtree Ridge High School over the weekend.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / March 4
Tennessee Athletic Director Addresses Kim Caldwell's Job Status Amid Losing Streak

Tennessee Athletic Director Addresses Kim Caldwell's Job Status Amid Losing Streak

The Tennessee Volunteers women's basketball team has lost six consecutive games and nine of its last 11 contests. Head coach Kim Caldwell has called her team out for quitting, received criticism from ESPN analyst Andraya Carter for doing so, and is under a ton of pressure to turn things around.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / March 3
Kaiya Wynn Throws Shade at Kim Caldwell After Early Tennessee Exit

Kaiya Wynn Throws Shade at Kim Caldwell After Early Tennessee Exit

There are a lot of issues among the Tennessee Volunteers women's basketball team right now. Second-year head coach Kim Caldwell's team has lost six straight games and nine of their 11 contests.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / March 2
Maddox Porter Growing Early Relationship with Tennessee Volunteers

Maddox Porter Growing Early Relationship with Tennessee Volunteers

Class of 2029 wide receiver Maddox Porter dominated the state of Tennessee during his freshman season. He totaled an insane 1547 receiving yards and caught 27 touchdowns (per MaxPreps) while helping lead his high school, Battle Ground Academy, to a state title (and he wore Tennessee gloves in the state championship game).

Josh Heupel News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / March 2
Tennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel Endorses 24-Team College Football Playoff Expansion

Tennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel Endorses 24-Team College Football Playoff Expansion

Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel recently voiced his support for College Football Playoff expansion. The College Football Playoff is one of the sports most exciting spectacles, and has provided fans with a handful of massive games over the past few seasons.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / March 2
5-Star Defensive Back Discusses Where Tennessee Stands After Coaching Changes

5-Star Defensive Back Discusses Where Tennessee Stands After Coaching Changes

Tennessee has done a great job of developing defensive backs over the last few years. This year, they have two cornerbacks, Jermod McCoy and Colton Hood, who are currently in the NFL Draft process and recently competed in the NFL Combine.

Tennessee Volunteers News / A to Z Sports / February 26
'I know it was probably affecting him' —Tennessee CB Colton Hood pulls back the curtain on Jermod McCoy's missed season in 2025

'I know it was probably affecting him' —Tennessee CB Colton Hood pulls back the curtain on Jermod McCoy's missed season in 2025

The Tennessee Volunteers had two of the best defenders in the nation on their roster during the 2025 season. Unfortunately, only one of them was able to play in 2025.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / February 26
How will Jermod McCoy's scouting combine choice impact draft stock?

How will Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy's NFL Scouting Combine choice impact draft stock?

Tennessee Volunteers cornerback Jermod McCoy was one prospect teams were looking forward to scouting at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. They'll now have to wait even longer to do that.

NFL Draft intel: Sonny Styles' buzz, Jermod McCoy's medicals and QB with most to gain at NFL Scouting Combine
Tennessee could be better off with youth movement at QB in the long term
Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / February 24
Tennessee could be better off with youth movement at QB in long term

Tennessee could be better off with youth movement at QB in the long term

With Joey Aguilar moving on, HC Josh Heupel can look to a young quarterback with a higher ceiling.

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Mike Elko, Deion Sanders fuel growing call for college football commissioner
Texas Tech five-star DT commit takes over as No. 1 overall recruit in 2027 class
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Joey Aguilar News / CFB-HQ on SI / February 24
Former Nation’s No. 2 QB Predicted to Replace Joey Aguilar at Tennessee

Former Nation’s No. 2 QB Predicted to Replace Joey Aguilar at Tennessee

The quarterback carousel in Knoxville has taken another unexpected turn following a definitive ruling in a Knox County courtroom. Joey Aguilar, the productive veteran who led the Southeastern Conference in passing yards last season, was denied a preliminary injunction to extend his collegiate eligibility.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / February 22
ESPN Analyst Calls Out Kim Caldwell Amid Tennessee Losing Streak

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.

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.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Athlon Sports / February 13
Major SEC Program Named New Leader For Former Tennessee Commit

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

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.

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