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The Tennessee Vols did something this offseason that only 7 other college football programs did

It's been a very productive offseason for the Tennessee Vols. Vols head coach Josh Heupel kicked off the offseason by revamping his defensive staff, hiring Jim Knowles to replace Tim Banks as the program’s defensive coordinator (Knowles brought a couple of defensive assistants with him, too).

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'I think everybody needs to understand that' - Vols insider drops important reminder about Joey Aguilar's situation at Tennessee

For most of the offseason, there has been little optimism that quarterback Joey Aguilar would receive an additional season of eligibility and return to the Tennessee Vols for the 2026 season.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / February 5

Lady Volunteers Basketball Outlast Lady Dawgs in Overtime

The Lady Vols basketball team headed to Athens, Georgia, on Thursday as they looked to finally get back into the win column following back-to-back defeats.

Tennessee Volunteers News / A to Z Sports / February 5

SEC coaches just did Tennessee Vols a big favor with the 2026 season about to start

The Tennessee Volunteers are set to get their season started in a week against Nicholls State on February 13. And in case the players and coaching staff needed any additional motivation, they can thank the coaches around the SEC for a little bit of late bulletin board material.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / February 5

How Mike Matthews Can Become the Tennessee Volunteers Next Star at Wide Receiver

How Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Mike Matthews can become the next star pass catcher in Knoxville. Since taking over as the Tennessee Volunteers'

College Football News / Yardbarker / February 4

Jon Sumrall jokes Florida should find way to bring back Tim Tebow amid NCAA's eligibility issues

It feels like anybody can come back to play college football nowadays.

Joey Aguilar's TRO shows NCAA is losing control of eligibility enforcement

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

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / February 4

Tennessee Baseball Sophomore Duo Earns Preseason Recognition

A pair of Tennessee baseball sophomores were in the headlines earlier this week. Right-handed pitch Tegan Kuhns and OF Blaine Brown were named Preseason All-Americans by Baseball America.

Joey Aguilar News / Yardbarker / February 4

Joey Aguilar's TRO shows NCAA is losing control of eligibility enforcement

It may be time for the NCAA to modify its rules to a more pro-style model.

Jon Sumrall jokes Florida should bring back Tim Tebow amid eligibility issues

Lincoln Riley takes a shot at SEC while discussing the NIL era of college football

Why Alabama QB Ty Simpson turned down big transfer money to enter draft

Draft prospects who should be worried after Senior Bowl performance

Senior Bowl takeaways: Top QB, risers ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

NFL Draft intel: Who's on the rise after the Senior Bowl?

Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / February 2

Tennessee QB Joey Aguilar suing NCAA over eligibility

Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joey Aguilar wants to keep playing college football.

Why Alabama QB Ty Simpson turned down big transfer money to enter NFL Draft

Why Texas Tech DT Lee Hunter could be a 2026 NFL Draft fit for multiple teams

Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia's Senior Bowl measurements another example of colleges lying about players' sizes before NFL Draft

Senior Bowl week recap: Five prospects who emerged

Senior Bowl takeaways: Top QB, risers ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

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

Josh Heupel News / Athlon Sports / January 30

Josh Heupel, Tennessee Receive Strong Message From 5-Star RB

The Tennessee Volunteers had a disappointing season after making their first College Football Playoff in 2024. The Volunteers, under the leadership of head coach Josh Heupel, finished the 2025 season with an 8-5 record.

Josh Heupel News / Athlon Sports / January 25

Josh Heupel, Tennessee Lands 1,000 Yard WR in College Football Transfer Portal

The Tennessee Volunteers concluded a disappointing 2025 college football season, finishing with an 8-5 record under head coach Josh Heupel. This followed a successful 2024 season where they achieved a 10-3 record and made their inaugural appearance in the College Football Playoff.