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De'Rail Sims Talks DeSean Bishop's Lack of Complacency and What Drives Him

De'Rail Sims Talks DeSean Bishop's Lack of Complacency and What Drives Him

Tennessee had an array of breakout players during the 2025 season, but some would argue that DeSean Bishop took the biggest leap of them all. In Bishop's

Edwin Spillman News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / September 1
Tennessee Football LB Edwin Spillman Discusses the Expectations of the Defense

Tennessee Football LB Edwin Spillman Discusses the Expectations of the Defense

Junior linebacker Edwin Spillman spoke to the media today to discuss the upcoming game against the Furman Paladins and the expectations of the defense for the season.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / September 1
All-Time Tuesday: What Happened to the Last True Freshman Quarterback to Start Week 1 for the Vols

All-Time Tuesday: What Happened to the Last True Freshman Quarterback to Start Week 1 for the Vols

With Faizon Brandon set to start Saturday for Tennessee in the Volunteers' opening matchup of the 2026 season. The last time the Vols opened the season by starting a true freshman at the quarterback position was 22 years ago, in 2004, when Brent Schaeffer started.

Tennessee Volunteers News / A to Z Sports / September 1
‘It wouldn’t shock me if there was more of that in Tennessee’s offense’ – One thing that Vols fans should expect to see this season

‘It wouldn’t shock me if there was more of that in Tennessee’s offense’ – One thing that Vols fans should expect to see this season

The Tennessee Vols’ offense is expected to have some changes in 2026, but how major will those changes be? Tennessee redshirt sophomore wide receiver Braylon Staley told reporters on Monday that the Vols’ offense “changed up a little bit” this offseason.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / August 31
Tennessee Baseball Lands Four Pitchers Among Top 50 Transfer Arms List

Tennessee Baseball Lands Four Pitchers Among Top 50 Transfer Arms List

D1 Baseball released their final installment of the "Top 50 Transfer Pitchers Countdown" list on August 27th. This list includes four out of the six transfer pitchers brought in this offseason by Josh Elander and the rest of the Tennessee coaching staff as he prepares for his second season as head coach.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / August 31
Tennessee Vols vs Furman Paladins Game Week Preview

Tennessee Vols vs Furman Paladins Game Week Preview

The Tennessee Vols football team will be starting their season this week against the Furman Paladins. It should be noted that the Paladins are entering their second game of the season despite it being the official first week that College football is back.

Josh Heupel News / A to Z Sports / August 31
‘I don’t hide it’ – Former Vols interim head coach Kevin Steele leaves no doubt on how he feels about Josh Heupel as Tennessee’s coach

‘I don’t hide it’ – Former Vols interim head coach Kevin Steele leaves no doubt on how he feels about Josh Heupel as Tennessee’s coach

Kevin Steele was the Vols’ interim head coach for a couple of week after Jeremy Pruitt was fired in early 2021. He wasn’t retained after Josh Heupel took over as Tennessee’s head coach.

Faizon Brandon News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / August 31
Six Tennessee Tight Ends That Give Faizon Brandon Significant Offensive Options

Six Tennessee Tight Ends That Give Faizon Brandon Significant Offensive Options

Tennessee enters the season with one of the strongest tight end groups in all of the SEC. The Volunteers' tight end group is built around their size (averaging

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / August 31
This Tennessee Freshman Could Make an Early Impact

This Tennessee Freshman Could Make an Early Impact

Knoxville has seen its share of five-star hype before, but there's something different about the way people talk about TK Keys. The Tennessee Volunteers' true freshman wide receiver was the No.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / August 31
Ethan Davis Cleared for Tennessee Football’s Season Opener Against Furman

Ethan Davis Cleared for Tennessee Football’s Season Opener Against Furman

There’s no doubt that expectations were at a very high level when fall camp opened earlier this month; however, those expectations took somewhat of a pause when sophomore tight end Ethan Davis went down with a lower-body injury.

Braylon Staley News / A to Z Sports / August 31
Braylon Staley made a subtle comment about Tennessee’s offense that caught our attention, and it could be good news for UT’s young WRs

Braylon Staley made a subtle comment about Tennessee’s offense that caught our attention, and it could be good news for UT’s young WRs

Tennessee Vols redshirt sophomore wide receiver Braylon Staley dropped a subtle, yet very interesting, comment about UT’s offense on 2026. One of the Tennessee Vols’ most interesting position battles that’s still ongoing is the competition for the No.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 31
Josh Heupel details how a ‘disappointed’ George MacIntyre has responded to Faizon Brandon being named Tennessee’s starting QB

Josh Heupel details how a ‘disappointed’ George MacIntyre has responded to Faizon Brandon being named Tennessee’s starting QB

True freshman Faizon Brandon beat out redshirt freshman George MacIntyre in the Tennessee Volunteers’ starting quarterback competition. Redshirt freshman George MacIntyre entered spring practice as the favorite to win the Tennessee Vols’ starting quarterback competition.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / August 31
New Transfer Portal Change Tennessee Football Fans Need to Know

New Transfer Portal Change Tennessee Football Fans Need to Know

The new college football season has recently gotten underway, with Week 0 as the Tennessee Volunteers will have to wait one more week for their first game of the season.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / August 31
Tennessee Growing Early Relationship with 2029 Receiver Jordan Peacock

Tennessee Growing Early Relationship with 2029 Receiver Jordan Peacock

While there is still plenty of time for prospects in the 2029 class to pick a future home, Tennessee is laying an early foundation for a good number of the nation's top prospects.

Rick Barnes News / Busting Brackets / August 27
Rick Barnes’ Tennessee roster suddenly needs its original plan again

Rick Barnes’ Tennessee roster suddenly needs its original plan again

Tennessee’s late-summer addition of Jalen Washington looked like an unnecessary amount of frontcourt talent in the best possible way. Now, it looks like a luxury the Volunteers may not get to keep.

Faizon Brandon News / TWSN / August 24
Faizon Brandon Has A Perfect Situation With Little Pressure At Tennessee

Faizon Brandon Has A Perfect Situation With Little Pressure At Tennessee

Tennessee’s quarterback battle was one of the offseason’s biggest storylines in college football, but it came to an official end on Monday morning as head coach Josh Heupel made the decision as to who will be the starter this season.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / August 24
Faizon Brandon set up for success with Tennessee Volunteers

Faizon Brandon set up for success with Tennessee Volunteers

Brandon was reportedly named Tennessee's starting quarterback on Monday.

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Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / August 24
Josh Heupel makes QB decision ahead of Week 1

Josh Heupel makes Faizon Brandon, George MacIntyre decision ahead of Week 1

The Tennessee Volunteers were one of several SEC teams that had a quarterback battle headed into the 2026 season.

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Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / August 17
Tennessee lands four-star QB over Florida, Michigan, others

Tennessee lands four-star QB Kaden Craft over Florida, Michigan, others

The Tennessee Volunteers have found their quarterback for the class of 2028. There's still a lot that can change, of course, and it's worth noting that 4-star quarterback Kaden Craft wasn't even really planning on making a commitment before his junior season.

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