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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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Here’s what has to happen on Saturday for Faizon Brandon to lock down the starting QB job — Tennessee might be in a crazy situation

The Tennessee Volunteers’ starting quarterback competition is nearing its conclusion — at least we think it is. The Tennessee Vols’ starting quarterback

Tennessee Volunteers News / ESPN / August 17

Heupel's Volunteers land 2028 4-star QB Craft

The Tennessee Volunteers landed a quarterback for the future Monday, securing a commitment from four-star prospect Kaden Craft, ESPN's No. 3 dual-threat passer in the 2028 cycle who is a 20-game starter at North Carolina's Lake Norman High School.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / August 17

Why No. 20 Is the Correct Ranking for Tennessee Football Going into the 2026 Season

The preseason AP Poll was recently released, with Tennessee falling at 20th in the initial ranking. This also puts Tennessee as the eighth-highest-ranked team in the SEC.

Tennessee Volunteers News / A to Z Sports / August 17

Tennessee was revealed as the No. 20 team in the AP Top 25 poll and ESPN immediately took a loud shot at the Vols on national TV

Shots were fired at the Tennessee Volunteers on The Pat McAfee Show on ESPN on Monday afternoon. The 2026 preseason AP Top 25 poll was revealed on Monday and the Tennessee Vols came in at No.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / August 17

Preview: 2028 QB Kaden Craft's Commitment Announcement

The Tennessee Volunteers' top quarterback target in the class of 2028 is set to announce his commitment on Monday, and fans will be able to watch it live.

Tennessee Volunteers News / A to Z Sports / August 17

New report details how much Tennessee football is spending on its roster for the 2026 season, and it’s in line with Georgia’s spending

The Tennessee Volunteers will not be fielding a cheap football team in 2026. Tennessee is one of the highest spenders in the SEC. The Tennessee Vols will not be fielding a “cheap” football team in 2026.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 17

‘Both the head coach and offensive coordinator know’ – Former Vols coach issues warning about Tennessee’s QB situation

The Tennessee Vols are in the midst of a quarterback competition between redshirt freshman George MacIntyre and true freshman Faizon Brandon. By the end

Chas Nimrod News / A to Z Sports / August 17

Former Vol who will face Tennessee in 2026 named among ‘under-the-radar’ transfers turning heads in fall camp

Tennessee will face several former Vols during the 2026 college football season. A former Tennessee Vols wide receiver was named as an “under-the-radar” transfer who is turning heads during fall camp.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / August 16

Tennessee Football's 2027 Recruiting Class Superlatives

Tennessee’s 2027 recruiting class is all but finalized as the season approaches. With that being said, Vols on Si is giving out six superlatives to the current commits in Tennessee's class.

Arion Carter News / A to Z Sports / August 16

Arion Carter goes viral for insanely athletic play he made against one of Tennessee’s QBs in Vols’ first fall scrimmage

Tennessee Vols senior linebacker made a highlight-reel play during UT’s first fall scrimmage this weekend. According to a report from On3, Vols redshirt freshman George MacIntyre threw an interception in Tennessee’s first fall scrimmage on Saturday.

Penn State Commit Details Tennessee Football's Recent Recruiting Push

Tennessee has got some good talent in its 2027 class. Kesean Bowman and David Gabriel-Georges headline the offensive commits, and Kenneth Simon and Marcus Jones headline the defense.

Josh Heupel News / A to Z Sports / August 15

While everyone was focused on the QBs, Josh Heupel quietly dropped a quote after Tennessee’s scrimmage that should have Vols fans fired up

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel quietly dropped an important quote after the Vols’ first fall scrimmage on Saturday. Tennessee’s starting quarterback battle was the hot topic on Saturday after the Vols’ first fall scrimmage.

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.

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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.

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