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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 / SwimSwam / February 28

ASU Men Combine For a 2:42.15 In The 400 Free Relay to Down Tennessee’s NCAA Record

By Claire Wong on SwimSwam Dates: Tuesday, February 24–Saturday, February 28, 2026 Location: Greensboro Aquatic Center, Greensboro, NC Defending champions:

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / February 26

High Upside 2028 Offensive Lineman Reacts to Volunteers Offer

Tennessee’s 2026 class checked a lot of boxes for them. The Volunteers landed two five stars (per Rivals Industry rankings), one of which is the potential future at the quarterback position in Faizon Brandon.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / February 26
Former Tennessee Receiver Amari Jefferson to Step Away from Football

Former Tennessee Receiver Amari Jefferson to Step Away from Football

Former Tennessee wide receiver Amari Jefferson announced in an Instagram post that he is stepping away from Football following two years of playing at the collegiate level.

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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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.

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.

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Tennessee Volunteers News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / February 17
Ole Miss Coach Addresses Kim Caldwell's Handshake Slight After Tennessee Loss

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.

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.

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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