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Tennessee Vols' All-Time Sack Leader Heads to Cleveland

Former Volunteer great, Derek Barnett is heading back to work. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the veteran defensive end is signing a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns worth up to $5.5 million, bringing him into Year 10 as a pro.

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Everyone is talking about the QBs after Tennessee’s second scrimmage, but Josh Heupel had something else to say that shouldn’t go unnoticed

Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel dropped some important non-quarterback comments after UT’s second fall scrimmage. The starting quarterback battle is obviously dominating the conversation surrounding Tennessee football right now, but it’s far from the only important development during fall camp for the Vols.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / August 22

Tennessee Commit Asa Barnes Delivers Three Touchdowns and a Statement Interception in Season Opener

Less than a month after locking in his commitment to Tennessee, Westview Chargers running back Asa Barnes showed the Volunteers exactly why they fought off Arkansas, Florida State, and USC to land him.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 22

One thing has emerged in Tennessee Vols’ QB battle that should seal Josh Heupel’s decision

Josh Heupel isn’t quite ready to name the Tennessee Volunteers’ starting quarterback. Tennessee held its second (and final) fall scrimmage on Saturday, but Vols head coach Josh Heupel isn’t ready to publicly name a starter just.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 22

It turns out that Tennessee also has the quarterback version of 5-star running back David Gabriel Georges

The future of the Tennessee Volunteers looks bright and also very hard to tackle. One of the biggest takeaways from watching 2027 five-star Tennessee Vols commit David Gabriel Georges on ESPN 2 this week — outside of the fact that he’s an elite player — is that he’s nearly impossible to tackle.

Jauan Jennings News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / August 21

Tennessee Recruit Jakye Beard Talks Tennessee, Jauan Jennings, and Becoming a Complete Football Player

For Westview transfer and Tennessee recruit Jakye Beard, the formula for becoming a great football player starts long before he ever steps onto a game field.

DeSean Bishop News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / August 21

Desean Bishop Responds to Being Left off Doak Walker Award Watchlist

The 2026 college football season is just a few weeks away, and with that, preseason All-Americans and preseason award watchlists are being announced. Tennessee seems to have gotten the short end of the stick with some of the awards, as some notable Vols players have been disrespected by being left off the watchlist.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 21

ESPN is trying to gaslight Tennessee football fans, and it’s important that Vol nation doesn’t fall for it

Tennessee Vols fans should feel insulted, to be honest. If you’re a Tennessee Vols fan on the internet right now, ESPN’s Pete Thamel is trying to gaslight you. Yes, you.

College Football News / Lindy's Sports / August 21

Volunteers Have Easy QB Decision Despite MacIntyre, Brandon Battle

The Tennessee Volunteers have a quarterback competition between redshirt freshman George MacIntyre and true freshman Faizon Brandon. MacIntyre spent last year in Tennessee and got familiar with Josh Heupel’s system; however, Brandon has a higher ceiling and needs to be the Volunteers’ quarterback.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / August 17

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.

Five takeaways from release of preseason AP Top 25 Poll

Three college football teams that have no business in preseason Top 25

How many teams in 2026 preseason Associated Press Top 25 Poll have rosters worth $40M or more?

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

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.

Josh Heupel 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.

Quarterback competitions to watch in the SEC ahead of the 2026 season

Five toughest schedules in 2026 college football

College football's hot seat: Six coaches facing career-defining seasons in 2026

The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / August 3

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.

Niko Medved, Minnesota hoops land top target in four-star SF Isaiah Santos