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Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel has a decision to make in July and it should be an easy one

The offseason is almost over for the Tennessee Vols and the rest of college football. Games won't be played for another eight weeks, but the 2025 season essentially kicks off later this month when media days get underway. SEC Media Days will take place July 14-17 in Atlanta, which means Vols head coach Josh Heupel has a decision to make.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Rocky Top Talk / July 4

Defensive line prospect Darryl Rivers commits to Tennessee

Rodney Garner gets another. Rodney Garner picked up another defensive line prospect today, giving Tennessee some fireworks on July 4th. Powder Springs, Georgia product Darryl Rivers committed to the Volunteers this afternoon, closing out a process that had been trending Tennessee’s way for some time.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Rocky Top Talk / July 4

Tennessee in pursuit of veteran guard Ethan Burg

A potential solution. Tennessee has one more open spot on the roster that they would love to give to a veteran guard, but they haven’t quite found the right fit just yet.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Tennessee Predicted to be Dealt Blow on Coveted Star by SEC Foe

Could the Tennessee Volunteers lose out on one of the top wide receiver recruits in Mississippi to the Ole Miss Rebels? According to sources at On3, that appears to be the case.

Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / July 3

Tony Vitello addresses roster question mark for Tennessee Vols with a resounding answer with 2024 College World Series standout

It's been a wild series of comings and goings on the roster for Tony Vitello and the Tennessee Vols over the last month since their season ended against

Tennessee Volunteers News / A to Z Sports / July 3

Nike reveals 2025 Tennessee 'Smokey Grey' football uniform design that will have Vol fans talking on both sides of the aisle

The Tennessee Volunteers will continue with their "Smokey Grey" football uniform series in 2025, one that's changed substantially from year to year and

Tennessee Volunteers News / Rocky Top Talk / July 3

Tennessee reveals 2025 Smokey Grey alternate uniform

The Tennessee Volunteers revelated their 2025 Smokey Grey uniforms on Thursday, marking the fourth straight year that they’ve worn the alternate uniforms.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Rocky Top Talk / July 3

Tennessee’s top player ratings for College Football 2026 revealed

The game is out next week. The calendar has flipped to July, and for many of us 30-somethings, that could only mean one thing back in the day — a new college football was upon us.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / July 1

Tennessee starts July off with fireworks on the recruiting trail

Josh Heupel and the Tennessee Volunteers have started the month of July off with a bang on the recruiting trail. The Vols landed not one, not two, but three big-time commitments on Tuesday.

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Josh Heupel News / Rocky Top Talk / July 1

Tennessee Vols land four-star teammates on Tuesday

It was a big two-fer Tuesday for Josh Heupel and the Tennessee Vols. Heupel secured the commitments of a pair of four-star teammates within an hour’s time.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Nation’s No. 1 QB Sends Clear Message to Tennessee’s 4-Star Commit

It's been nearly a year since quarterback Faizon Brandon committed to the Tennessee Volunteers. The No. 1 rated quarterback in the country has seen his team finish with the 11th-best recruiting class in 2025 and the Volunteers are ranked 12th in 2026, according to On3.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / July 1

Tennessee Lands Four-Star LB TJ White After He Commits To The Vols

TJ White made his pledge to the Tennessee Volunteers and is now the fourth blue-chip recruit for the Volunteers in the 2026 class. White chose the Volunteers over Florida State and Mississippi State.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / July 1

Tennessee's Jermod McCoy Ranked Highest Rated Corner In College Football 26

The Tennessee Volunteers enter the 2026 college football season with plenty of talent, most notably, CB, Jermod McCoy who's the highest rated corner in the newest College Football video game.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Rocky Top Talk / June 30

Former Rutgers starting pitcher Landon Mack commits to Tennessee

A much-needed addition. Tennessee baseball picked up another big one late on Sunday out of the transfer portal. The Volunteers picked up right-handed starting pitcher Landon Mack, who hit the portal after spending his freshman season at Rutgers.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Rocky Top Talk / June 30

Tennessee adds two commitments over the weekend

The class of 2026 keeps rolling. Tennessee continued to roll on the recruiting trail over the weekend, picking up two more commitments to add to its 2026 class.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Athlon Sports / June 28

Tennessee Lands Impressive Athlete on Saturday

For the second day in a row, the Tennessee Volunteers have landed a commitment for the 2026 class. On Saturday, Vol Scoops reported on X that three-star athlete Zaydyn Anderson has pledged to the Volunteers.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 28

Josh Heupel lands commitment from under-the-radar recruit in his own backyard whose skills in another sport could be huge for the Tennessee Vols

Speed kills, and that's certainly true on the football field. Josh Heupel just added some to his 2026 recruiting class on Saturday with a player just down the interstate from Knoxville. Tennessee landed the commitment from Greeneville, TN (Greeneville HS) WR/DB Zaydyn Anderson.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / June 23

Tennessee Football Miss On Wide Receiver Target

The Tennessee Volunteers had many recruits on campus during the official visit season. This includes many flip targets who decided to give the Tennessee Volunteers one last look before making a final decision.

College Football News / Yardbarker / June 19

Tennessee loses commitment from key WR Tyran Evans, ACC power may pounce

Tyran Evans is a wide receiver recruit from Cornelius, North Carolina. He had been committed to the Tennessee Volunteers since January, but that commitment no longer stands.

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Phillip Fulmer News / Yardbarker / June 16