Tennessee Volunteers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

‘That has everyone in the conference chattering right now’ – ESPN personality reveals what the rest of the SEC is suddenly saying about Tennessee

The Tennessee Volunteers are 5-1 at the halfway point of the 2026 college football season. Tennessee is set to host Alabama this weekend in Knoxville. Most of the national media isn’t very high on the Tennessee Vols right now despite the team’s 5-1 record at the halfway point of the season.

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Tennessee Basketball Star Returns From Serious Injury

The Tennessee Volunteers received encouraging news ahead of the 2026–27 basketball season, as one of Rick Barnes' most important offseason additions is finally back on the court.

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Tennessee Football Ranks No. 19 in Scoring Defense Under Jim Knowles

Through Week 6, the Volunteers rank No. 19 nationally in scoring defense in the rankings provided. That puts Tennessee second among SEC teams, behind only No.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 14

Josh Heupel Analyzes George MacIntyre's First Career Start

Tennessee native George MacIntyre made his first career start last week when he replaced injured Faizon Brandon against Arkansas. Despite having three turnovers, MacIntyre was able to lead the offense and the Vols to their first win in Fayetteville since 2001.

Kaylene Smikle News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 14

Kim Caldwell Has High Praise for Tennessee Guard Kaylene Smikle Ahead of 2026-27 Season

Tennessee women's basketball coach Kim Caldwell is entering her third season in Knoxville, and one newcomer has already made a strong impression. During SEC Tipoff '27 in Birmingham, Alabama, on Tuesday, Caldwell spoke highly of fifth-year guard Kaylene Smikle, praising her competitive mentality and willingness to improve.

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Tennessee Basketball Reveals Probable Starting Five Against Xavier

The Tennessee Volunteers are preparing for their first exhibition matchup of the 2026–27 basketball season, and fans are getting an early look at what Rick Barnes' starting lineup could look like.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 14

‘I don’t think they’re getting him the ball enough’ – Tennessee is leaving too much on the table with one of its biggest playmakers

The Tennessee Volunteers need to find a way to get the ball in the hands of one of their biggest playmakers more often. If Tennessee is going to beat Alabama on Saturday, the Vols’ offense will need to play at a higher level than what we’ve seen over the last few weeks.

DaSaahn Brame News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 14

Everything DaSaahn Brame Said About Arkansas Breakout, Tennessee vs. Alabama

His touchdown and 70-yard catch were key moments. However, his comments went beyond those plays. Brame also spoke about his growth, support from teammates and areas he still wants to improve.

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Another SEC Program is Pushing to Flip Tennessee Commit Kesean Bowman

Tennessee currently has a solid recruiting class in the 2027 class, headlined by five-star David Gabriel-Georges. The Vols are currently ranked as having the 24th-best recruiting class in the country by Rivals, but don't let that ranking fool you; the Vols have a lot of underrated talent across the board that will blossom on Rocky Top.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 14

Tennessee has a transfer player who was named as one of the top under-the-radar transfer additions so far in college football this season

The Tennessee Volunteers have made of the most of their offseason transfer additions. One of Tennessee’s offseason transfer additions was named this week as one of the top under-the-radar portal additions of the 2026 college football season so far.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / October 13

Tennessee QB Faizon Brandon has a chance to play vs. Alabama

The Tennessee Volunteers may be closer to getting starting quarterback Faizon Brandon back, and the timing couldn't be better.

No. 14 Tennessee weighs QB options for showdown with No. 6 Alabama

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Josh Heupel News / A to Z Sports / October 13

‘I think that’s what’s going to happen’ – In the know college football insider believes he knows what Tennessee is going to do at QB against Alabama

Who is going to start at quarterback for the Tennessee Volunteers against the Alabama Crimson Tide? Who is Tennessee’s starting quarterback going to be on Saturday against Alabama?

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 13

Did Tennessee Football Receive a Fair Ranking?

The Tennessee Volunteers were able to pick up their 5th win of the season, and their 2nd win the SEC this weekend. They narrowly survived an upset minded Arkansas Razorbacks team that has been a thorn in the Vols side since 2001, when the Vols last won in Fayetteville.

Faizon Brandon News / A to Z Sports / October 13

‘The kid has some toughness to him’ – Top insider shares the latest on Faizon Brandon’s health ahead of Tennessee’s game against Alabama

Tennessee Volunteers true freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon has been dealing with a shoulder injury the last couple of weeks. One of the big questions surrounding Tennessee football right now is who’s going to start at quarterback for the Vols against Alabama on Saturday.

Tennessee Volunteers News / A to Z Sports / October 12

Voice of the Vols Mike Keith is noticing something about QB George MacIntyre that goes beyond the numbers and it should matter a lot to fans

Sophomore quarterback George MacIntyre led the Tennessee Vols to a win over the Arkansas Razorbacks in his first career college football start. Tennessee sophomore quarterback George MacIntyre hasn’t put up crazy numbers the last two weeks, but he’s played winning football for the Vols.

Trent Thomas News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 12

Everything Trent Thomas Said Ahead of Tennessee vs. Alabama

The Tennessee Volunteers are coming off back-to-back SEC victories after beating Arkansas in Fayetteville for the first time since 2001 in a game that finished 24-17.

Braylon Staley News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 12

Braylon Staley Sees One Deep Ball as a Difference-Maker for Tennessee Against Alabama

The deep pass did not count, but Braylon Staley still liked what it represented. George MacIntyre gave his receiver an opportunity to win a one-on-one matchup against Arkansas.

Josh Heupel News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 12

Everything Tennessee Football Head Coach Josh Heupel Said Leading up to Alabama

The Tennessee Volunteers are preparing for a pivotal matchup this week as it will be the third Saturday in October. That, of course, means the Vols are facing the Alabama Crimson Tide in one of the best rivalries in not only college football but all of college athletics.