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Joey Aguilar court decision makes it clearer what's next for the Tennessee Vols in 2026

Vol fans have their answer about whether Joey Aguilar will be the team's starting quarterback in 2026. And in the most Tennessee of Tennessee fashions, he will not be.

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Rick Barnes gives a heartfelt message on the passing of Tennessee media member Wes Rucker

These are the worst types of stories that we have to write. I sit here at my computer, and I'm honestly not sure where to begin. So, I guess I'll go back to what I know.

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 / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / February 19

Are Tennessee Volunteer Fans Growing Impatient With the Joey Aguilar Situation?

As Joey Aguilar's eligibility lawsuit continues, are Tennessee fans beginning to grow impatient with the quarterback's process? The Tennessee Volunteers remain in limbo ahead of the 2026 season, as they await the results of quarterback Joey Aguilar's lawsuit with the NCAA.

Josh Heupel News / A to Z Sports / February 19

New Vols defensive coordinator Jim Knowles drops strong quote about Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel's ego

New Tennessee Vols defensive coordinator Jim Knowles met with reporters in Knoxville on Thursday. The media session was Knowles' first time meeting with reporters since being hired by the Volunteers in December.

Ja'Kobi Gillespie News / A to Z Sports / February 19

Tennessee's Ja'Kobi Gillespie makes a very subtle challenge to Vol fans ahead of rivalry clash with Vanderbilt

The University of Tennessee is the flagship school for the Volunteer State, and naturally, its alumni and fan base stretches across the state. Ergo, when the Vols go on the road in the state, which typically is in Nashville, Vol fans show up and show out.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / February 18

The Irony of the Tennessee Volunteers’ 2026 College Football Schedule

The Tennessee Volunteers' 2026 college football schedule is a bit ironic for one major reason. The Tennessee Volunteers are just months away from beginning their 2026 college football season, as the team looks to improve on last year's results.

College Football 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.

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Tennessee Volunteers News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / February 17

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 / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / February 15

Tennessee Baseball Goes 2-0 in Saturday's Double-Header Vs. Nicholls State

The Josh Elander era of Tennessee Baseball is off to great start as the 2026 squad is 3-0 after a three-game series with Nicholls State. The Vols won the series by a margin of 27-3.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Athlon Sports / February 13

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.

Tennessee Volunteers 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

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.

Joey Aguilar News / Yardbarker / February 4