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Tennessee Football Lands a Defensive Back in The Transfer Portal

Tennessee finished the 2025 season a disappointing 8-5. The result was the worst under head coach Josh Heupel since his first season. Tennessee was stunned by Illinois in the Music City Bowl, which truly cemented the poor season for the Vols.

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Tennessee Basketball's Game Against Georgia Moved Back

Tennessee picked up a huge win Saturday Night against the Alabama Crimson Tide 79-73. The win came following an early shooting struggle from the Vols. Freshman Nate Ament took over the game in the second half and finished the night with a career high of 29 points.

Josh Heupel News / Athlon Sports / January 25

Josh Heupel, Tennessee Lands 1,000 Yard WR in College Football Transfer Portal

The Tennessee Volunteers concluded a disappointing 2025 college football season, finishing with an 8-5 record under head coach Josh Heupel. This followed a successful 2024 season where they achieved a 10-3 record and made their inaugural appearance in the College Football Playoff.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / January 22

Tennessee Football Target Asa Barnes Provides Updates in His Recruitment

After not signing a running back in the 2026 class, Tennessee is off to a hot start in the recruitment of four-star in-state running back Asa Barnes. The 2027 star from Westview High School in Martin, Tennessee, totaled an insane 1775 all-purpose yards and 31 total touchdowns as he led the Chargers to a state title in 2025.

Josh Heupel News / A to Z Sports / January 22

'Heupel also pushed the panic button a bit' - National media outlet doesn't like Tennessee's vibes heading into the offseason

The Tennessee Vols have experienced quite a few changes since the end of the 2025 regular season. Tennessee has a new defensive coordinator in Jim Knowles after parting ways with Tim Banks.

Josh Heupel News / A to Z Sports / January 21

'And he still chose to leave' - Comments from Vols insider will change some fans feel about Josh Heupel at Tennessee

For the first time since he took over as the head coach of the Tennessee Vols five years ago, Josh Heupel is hearing some noise this offseason. Now, to be clear, Heupel isn’t on the hot seat.

Josh Heupel News / A to Z Sports / January 20

'Could put his offense in a bad spot' - ESPN gives its take on how the Tennessee Vols will fare in 2026 under Josh Heupel

The 2025 college football season ended less than 24 hours ago, but ESPN has already released their early top 25 rankings for the 2026 season. And they have the Tennessee Vols ranked inside the top 25.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 17

Kentucky shocks No. 24 Tennessee with another second-half comeback

When the Kentucky Wildcats play this season, they have proven you can never count them out, even when the deficit seems insurmountable.

Wild scrum breaks out between benches after Kentucky beats No. 24 Tennessee

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 17

Wild scrum breaks out after Kentucky beats No. 24 Tennessee

Wild scrum breaks out between benches after Kentucky beats No. 24 Tennessee

The Kentucky Wildcats rallied from an 11-point halftime deficit against No. 24 Tennessee to take an 80-78 win, but chaos ensued after the final buzzer.

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Tennessee Volunteers News / Ball Exclusives / January 14