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Desean Bishop Responds to Being Left off Doak Walker Award Watchlist

The 2026 college football season is just a few weeks away, and with that, preseason All-Americans and preseason award watchlists are being announced. Tennessee seems to have gotten the short end of the stick with some of the awards, as some notable Vols players have been disrespected by being left off the watchlist.

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Tennessee Recruit Jakye Beard Talks Tennessee, Jauan Jennings, and Becoming a Complete Football Player

For Westview transfer and Tennessee recruit Jakye Beard, the formula for becoming a great football player starts long before he ever steps onto a game field.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 21

ESPN is trying to gaslight Tennessee football fans, and it’s important that Vol nation doesn’t fall for it

Tennessee Vols fans should feel insulted, to be honest. If you’re a Tennessee Vols fan on the internet right now, ESPN’s Pete Thamel is trying to gaslight you. Yes, you.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / August 21

The Nation's Best Defender Just Put Tennessee In His Final Twelve

Kellan Hall is only a rising junior, yet he already carries the kind of buzz that most college prospects never reach in four years of high school football.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / August 21

Tennessee Football Star Snubbed From a National List

The Doak Walker Award watch list came out for the 2026 college football season, and somehow there is a notable name missing. If you are not familiar, the Doak Walker Award is given to the nation's top running back each year.

College Football News / Lindy's Sports / August 21

Volunteers Have Easy QB Decision Despite MacIntyre, Brandon Battle

The Tennessee Volunteers have a quarterback competition between redshirt freshman George MacIntyre and true freshman Faizon Brandon. MacIntyre spent last year in Tennessee and got familiar with Josh Heupel’s system; however, Brandon has a higher ceiling and needs to be the Volunteers’ quarterback.

Peyton Manning News / A to Z Sports / August 21

Marshall Manning’s high school coach made a big revelation about the young quarterback that has college football fans excited

Marshall Manning, the son of Tennessee Volunteers legend Peyton Manning, made his high school debut on Thursday night. Marshall Manning, the son of Tennessee Vols legend Peyton Manning, made his high school debut on Thursday night.

Josh Heupel News / A to Z Sports / August 20

Josh Heupel has no choice but to use both Tennessee QBs early in season opener against Furman, and the reason why is mostly his fault

The Tennessee Vols will name a starting quarterback for the season opener against Furman, but both quarterbacks will likely play early in the game. Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel is expected to name a starting quarterback sometime next week for the Vols’ season opener against Furman.

Tennessee Volunteers News / A to Z Sports / August 20

A former Tennessee Vols player is reportedly ‘exploring’ a return to college football

A former Tennessee Volunteers tight end could be returning to college football for another season. A former Tennessee Vols tight end is reportedly “exploring” a return to college football, thanks to the ruling that makes class of 2022 players eligible for the 2026 season.

Tennessee and Alabama Bring Back a Rivalry Tradition Lost Since 1970

For more than five decades, the Third Saturday in October has been dressed down. Not in intensity, but in wardrobe. Since 1970, Tennessee and Alabama have followed the modern college football custom of the home team wearing colors while the visitor dons white.

Tennessee Volunteers News / A to Z Sports / August 19

Latest practice intel confirms what was speculated about the Tennessee Vols’ starting quarterback battle

The general feeling that has emerged over the last week is that true freshman Faizon Brandon is starting to separate himself in the Tennessee Vols’ starting quarterback competition.

Josh Heupel News / A to Z Sports / August 19

‘I give him a lot of credit publicly, I feel like maybe too much’ – Alex Golesh dropped some must-hear comments about Josh Heupel

Alex Golesh served as the Tennessee Vols’ offensive coordinator for two seasons under Josh Heupel. Alex Golesh spent two seasons (2021 and 2022) as Tennessee’s offensive coordinator under Josh Heupel before leaving Rocky Top to take over as the head coach at USF.

DeSean Bishop News / A to Z Sports / August 19

The word disrespect gets thrown around too much, but Tennessee RB DeSean Bishop was just the victim of true unexplainable disrespect

It’s hard to even explain the level of disrespect that was thrown Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop’s way this week. We use the word disrespect a lot.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / August 18

What Tennessee Football Fans Can Expect From New DC Jim Knowles

Tennessee is ushering in a new era on defense, hiring Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator after firing Tim Banks. The Volunteers are looking for a major turnaround after allowing 28.8 points and 395.5 yards per game last season, with both figures ranking third-worst in the SEC, according to CBS Sports.

Tennessee Volunteers News / A to Z Sports / August 18

‘We’ve got something that most people are going to wish they had’ – Tennessee made an interesting decision with dynamic true freshman

The Tennessee Volunteers moved a very intriguing athlete to cornerback. One of the Tennessee Vols’ most athletic true freshmen may be settling in on a permanent position in the secondary.

Arion Carter News / A to Z Sports / August 18

Tennessee Vols fans need to give up on the ‘solution’ that’s being suggested for Arion Carter’s suspension

Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Arion Carter will be suspended the first two games of the 2026 college football season. Tennessee Vols senior linebacker Arion Carter will be suspended for the first two games of the season over a frivolous NCAA violation.

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.

Five takeaways from release of preseason AP Top 25 Poll

Three college football teams that have no business in preseason Top 25

How many teams in 2026 preseason Associated Press Top 25 Poll have rosters worth $40M or more?

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Tennessee Volunteers News / Draft Nation / August 14

2026 SEC Media Day Series: Tennessee

In 2025, the Tennessee Volunteers were an offensive juggernaut, scoring at least 20 points in every game and posting over 30 on eight occasions. The problem was on the other side of the pigskin, where, in their five defeats, Tennessee surrendered at least 30 points.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / August 11

Josh Heupel is running out of time to take next step with Tennessee

Josh Heupel rescued Tennessee football and returned the program to national relevance. Entering his sixth season, however, merely being relevant is no longer enough.

Quarterback competitions to watch in the SEC ahead of the 2026 season

Five toughest schedules in 2026 college football

College football's hot seat: Six coaches facing career-defining seasons in 2026

The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / August 3

Tennessee lands former Vanderbilt center Jalen Washington via transfer portal

The Tennessee Volunteers have picked up an intriguing big man via the transfer portal after a lawsuit granted him an extra year of eligibility to play college hoops.

Niko Medved, Minnesota hoops land top target in four-star SF Isaiah Santos

Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / July 29