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Former Vol who played for Josh Heupel thinks there's an important change that Tennessee's head coach is now open to making

Former Vol who played for Josh Heupel thinks there's an important change that Tennessee's head coach is now open to making

I think Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel is one of the top 1o or 15 coaches in college football (the order doesn't matter...there are too many variables to accurately rank head coaches).

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 17
Tennessee Vols receive some important clarity on the quarterback position for the 2026 season

Tennessee Vols receive some important clarity on the quarterback position for the 2026 season

The Tennessee Vols received some important clarity on Wednesday on their quarterback room for the 2026 season. On3's Hayes Fawcett reported on Wednesday morning that Vols redshirt freshman quarterback Jake Merklinger is set to enter the NCAA transfer portal.

Rick Barnes News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / December 17
Tennessee Basketball HC Rick Barnes Reflects on 83-62 Win Over Louisville

Tennessee Basketball HC Rick Barnes Reflects on 83-62 Win Over Louisville

The Tennessee Volunteers defeated the Louisville Cardinals at home on Tuesday night. Head coach Rick Barnes would meet with the press after the 83-62 victory for the Vols.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Total Apex Sports / December 16
No. 20 Tennessee Blows Out No. 11 Louisville to Snap Three-Game Skid

No. 20 Tennessee Blows Out No. 11 Louisville to Snap Three-Game Skid

In one of the more intriguing ranked match-ups in college basketball this week, the 20th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers silenced the explosive offense of No.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 16
No. 20 Tennessee shuts down No. 11 Louisville to end three-game skid

No. 20 Tennessee shuts down No. 11 Louisville to end three-game skid

Not only did the 20th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers shoot efficiently on Tuesday night, but they completely shut down No. 11 Louisville's high-octane offense in an 83-62 rout.

Cameron Boozer, No. 3 Duke use second half surge to down Lipscomb
No. 9 Michigan State goes up big early, emphatically beats Toledo
Tramon Mark leads balanced Texas attack in romp over Le Moyne
Bill Self gives unfortunate update on Kansas Jayhawks star Darryn Peterson
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Tennessee Volunteers News / A to Z Sports / December 16
Tennessee finally takes action regarding primary controversy surrounding the program

Tennessee finally takes action regarding primary controversy surrounding the program

BeyWatch is finally over for the Tennessee Volunteers. The Vols have been in a holding pattern regarding one of their top recent signees in four-star WR Legend Bey out of Texas.

Joey Aguilar News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / December 16
Tennessee Football QB Joey Aguilar Talks Ahead of Music City Bowl

Tennessee Football QB Joey Aguilar Talks Ahead of Music City Bowl

A few Tennessee football players met with the media ahead of the Music City Bowl. The Vols will take on Illinois from the Big 10. A lot of bragging rights will be riding on this game.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / December 15

Tennessee Commit Legend Bey Requests for Letter of Release

Tennessee commit Legend Bey has requested for a letter of release. While most of the dust has settled for the 2026 recruiting class after early national signing day, not everything has been finalized.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 10
Report: Tennessee set to make big hire at defensive coordinator

Report: Tennessee set to make big hire at defensive coordinator

The Tennessee Volunteers have gotten rid of their defensive coordinator following a disappointing 2025 campaign, and they appear to have a big replacement lined up for him.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 2
Syracuse ends three-game skid with upset over No. 13 Tennessee

Syracuse ends three-game skid with upset win over No. 13 Tennessee

The ACC/SEC Challenge wasted no time producing its first upset on Tuesday night.

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 men's basketball poll
Isaiah Evans' winner helps undefeated No. 4 Duke defeat No. 15 Florida
No. 5 UConn ends No. 21 Kansas' nonconference home win streak
Derek Dixon's layup leads No. 16 UNC past No. 18 Kentucky
Five takeaways from AP Top 25 women's basketball poll
No. 1 UConn women beat S. Florida
Diego Pavia News / Yardbarker / November 29
Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia makes big Heisman statement

Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia makes big Heisman statement vs. Tennessee

No. 14 Vanderbilt's impressive 45-24 win over No. 19 Tennessee on Saturday night may not be enough to get them into the College Football Playoff. But quarterback Diego Pavia's performance in that win may have been enough to get him an invite to New York City for the 2025 Heisman Trophy presentation. 

Vanderbilt to keep momentum going with Clark Lea extension, QB pursuit
No. 10 Alabama blows lead but beats Auburn to play for SEC title
No. 8 Oklahoma gets late TD to survive LSU, likely clinch CFP bid
Jadan Baugh's historic outing leads Florida to rivalry win over Florida State
Louisville snaps skid with dominant shutout of rival Kentucky
Ball-control offense carries Clemson past South Carolina 28-14
Tennessee Volunteers News / NBA Draft on SI / November 25
Tennessee's Nate Ament Dominates Rutgers in Volunteers' Win

Tennessee's Nate Ament Dominates Rutgers in Volunteers' Win

Outside of the three generational draft prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft — AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cam Boozer — the rest of the order is wide open, but loaded with freshmen talent.

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