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Josh Heupel continues to be coy about Tennessee Vols' upcoming QB battle with recent decision, but it makes perfect sense

The light at the end of the tunnel of the long college football offseason has distantly appeared, as the 2025 SEC Media Days takes place next week in Atlanta,

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Revisit The Moment J.B. Shabazz Became A Tennessee Vol

On Friday evening, the Volunteers received great news from standout offensive lineman J.B. Shabazz, who announced he would become a Tennessee Volunteer.

Josh Heupel News / Rocky Top Talk / July 11

Tennessee Vols pick up commitment from four-star OL JB Shabazz on Friday

Josh Heupel and the Tennessee Volunteers remained on a hot streak in recruiting to end the week. Heupel secured the pledge of four-star Winston-Salem, NC OT JB Shabazz on Friday, who picked the Vols over Ohio State and South Carolina.

Tony Vitello News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / July 11

Tennessee’s Tony Vitello to Serve as Guest Analyst for 2025 MLB Draft

Tennessee Baseball's Tony Vitello is stepping into the national spotlight once again—this time not from the dugout, but from behind the analyst desk. The Vols' championship-winning head coach will serve as a guest analyst for the 2025 MLB Draft, airing live Sunday, July 13 at 6 PM ET on MLB Network.

Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / July 10

Tony Vitello and the Tennessee Vols continue their summer hot streak

Shortly after the Tennessee Vols' 2025 season ended, UT baseball coach Tony Vitello vowed to be "aggressive" in the NCAA transfer portal. "We're probably going to be more aggressive in the portal than we've ever been," said Vitello in June.

Joshua Josephs News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / July 10

Tennessee EDGE Joshua Josephs Named Top 5 EDGE Rusher In 2026 NFL Draft By PFF Analyst Trevor Sikkema

Josephs was ranked as the No. 5 EDGE Rusher for the 2026 NFL Draft right behind T.J. Parker (Clemson), R Mason Thomas (Oklahoma), Reuben Bain Jr (Miami), and Keldric Faulk (Auburn). Josephs is coming off a productive junior season, where he finished with 39 tackles, three pass breakups, three forced fumbles, and 1.5 sacks.

Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / July 10

College baseball coach who recently lost a player to the Vols fires back at accusation from Tennessee Tony Vitello

Tennessee Vols head coach Tony Vitello added some spiciness to the college baseball offseason this week. On Wednesday, Vitello appeared on WNML's SportsTalk and

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / July 8

A Deeper Dive Into What Brayden Rouse Will Bring To Tennessee

The Vols just landed a huge priority target for the class of 2026 as the Tennessee recruiting continues to stay hot. PROSPECT: Brayden Rouse PROJECTED POSITION: Linebacker VITALS: 6-foot-3, 215-pounds SCHOOL: Kell High School (Marietta, Georgia) Josh Heupel and the Volunteer staff prioritized Rouse over a year ago and never let off the throttle.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Rocky Top Talk / July 8

Tennessee adds commitment from top 100 overall LB Brayden Rouse

A top 100 get. Bang. Tennessee has won the battle for top 100 overall linebacker Brayden Rouse. The highly ranked four-star prospect committed to the Volunteers on Tuesday night, officially announcing his decision.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / July 8

Tennessee lands commitment from three-star in-state cornerback

In-state recruiting is vital, especially in SEC territory where elite programs can be found seemingly a stone's throw away.

Tennessee starts July off with fireworks on the recruiting trail

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Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / July 8

Tennessee Lands Commitment From Javonte Smith

The Tennessee Volunteers have landed another commitment, as they have landed the commitment of an in-state prospect. That player is Javonte Smith. Smith attends Northside High School in Jackson, Tennessee, and is a defensive back product who committed to the Vols over the Arkansas Razorbacks, Missouri Tigers, and West Virginia Mountaineers.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Hoops Rumors / July 7

Pistons sign notable second-round pick

The Pistons have signed their second-round pick, guard Chaz Lanier, according to a team press release. He was chosen with the 37th overall pick. Detroit didn’t have a first-round selection.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 7

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

Josh Heupel 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.

HC Josh Heupel and the Volunteers may have just found their ultimate mismatch offensive weapon

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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 / 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.

Phillip Fulmer News / Yardbarker / June 16