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Quote from Vols junior shows why Tennessee lost close games last season and why 2026 will be different

The Tennessee Vols were in every game they lost last season, but a few key plays made the difference. The Tennessee Vols finished 8-5 last season, but they were really just a few plays away from finishing as a 10 or 11-win team.

Braylon Staley News / A to Z Sports / August 4

‘I was surprised’ – The SEC is going to pay for one big mistake involving Tennessee Vols WR Braylon Staley

Tennessee Vols wide receiver Braylon Staley has all the motivation he needs entering his redshirt sophomore season. Tennessee Vols wide receiver Braylon Staley was the SEC freshman of the year in 2025 after a standout redshirt freshman season that saw him catch 68 passes for 837 yards and six touchdowns.

Tennessee Volunteers News / A to Z Sports / August 4

Tennessee Vols’ depth takes a hit before fall camp starts with season-ending injury

A tough break already for the Tennessee Volunteers as fall camp gets underway. Tennessee Vols fans got some unfortunate news on Tuesday. VolQuest’s Brent Hubbs reported that Miami transfer cornerback Jadais Richard suffered a season-ending upper body injury while working out on his own last month.

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

Rick Barnes News / A to Z Sports / August 3

Tennessee basketball made a big addition, but no one knows if Vols fans should be celebrating

Rick Barnes and the Tennessee Vols made a big addition on Monday. Rick Barnes and the Tennessee Vols made a big addition on Monday, but no one is quite sure if it’s cause for celebration just yet.

Tennessee is ‘quietly building traction’ to flip Ohio State football’s most important 5-star commitment

Ohio State lost out 5-star David Gabriel Georges to Tennessee, and now there’s noise they could lose an even more important player to the Volunteers. The Ohio State Buckeyes took a tough loss to the Tennessee Volunteers when they missed on 5-star running back David Gabriel Georges in the class of 2027 just a couple of weeks ago.

Tennessee Volunteers News / A to Z Sports / August 2

Former Vol causes a stir with cryptic tweet, but Tennessee fans shouldn’t get excited just yet

Could former Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Jaxson Moi return to Rocky Top in 2026? Former Tennessee Vols defensive lineman Jaxson Moi caused a stir on Sunday with a cryptic tweet that many assumed was in reference to the recent news concerning class of 2022 players.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 31

An elite wide receiver just landed in the Tennessee Volunteers’ backyard

An elite four-star wide receiver landed in the Tennessee Vols’ backyard this week, much to the delight of head coach Josh Heupel. An elite wide receiver landed in the Tennessee Vols’ backyard this week.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 30

One of the Tennessee Vols’ toughest games of the 2026 season just got even tougher

The Tennessee Vols certainly don’t have an easy schedule in 2026. One of the Tennessee Vols’ toughest games of the 2026 college football season got even tougher this week. The Texas A&M Aggies announced on Thursday that their game against Tennessee on Nov.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / July 29

Tennessee beats out Arkansas, others to keep RB Asa Barnes in state

The Tennessee Volunteers have landed three-star running back Asa Barnes from Martin, Tennessee.

Tennessee HC Josh Heupel stands behind Arion Carter after NCAA suspends LB for preposterous reason

UCLA's Nico Iamaleava shares unique perspective on Big Ten-SEC debate

Longtime SEC analyst Paul Finebaum backs Big Ten in top conference debate

Steve Sarkisian rips the state of college football: 'We're living in a lawless society'

Michigan's Kyle Whittingham has a bold idea to save college football

The 'College football color teams' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 29

UCLA's Nico Iamaleava shares unique perspective on Big Ten-SEC debate

UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava has seen a lot in his short time as a college football player, and he's been given quite a unique perspective.

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith says SEC powerhouse was his 'dream school'

Tennessee HC Josh Heupel stands behind Arion Carter after NCAA suspends LB for preposterous reason

Penn State's Matt Campbell explains how NIL can help a coach find clarity

Michigan's Kyle Whittingham has a bold idea to save college football

Five most interesting transfers in Big Ten for 2026 CFB season

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / July 29

Tennessee HC Josh Heupel stands behind Arion Carter after NCAA suspends LB for preposterous reason

The NCAA's latest move signals its desperation to reestablish some semblance of power.

Michigan's Kyle Whittingham has a bold idea to save college football

Steve Sarkisian rips the state of college football: 'We're living in a lawless society'

Matt Campbell compares Rocco Becht and Brock Purdy: 'They both have this really special trait'

Lincoln Riley setting the bar for USC in 2026: 'I want the eyes on our program'

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / July 24

How a Family Connection is Helping Tennessee Recruit Dawson Jacobs

Dawson Jacobs is one of the top defensive line prospects in the class of 2028. Rivals' industry rankings list Jacobs as a four-star prospect, ranked as the 17th-best defensive lineman in the country and the 24th-best player in the state of Georgia.

Josh Heupel News / Yardbarker / July 22

Josh Heupel, Tennessee land five-star 'weapon' in massive recruiting win

The Tennessee Volunteers just picked up one of the biggest recruiting wins of the 2026 cycle.

Josh Heupel already trying to fire up Tennessee for Lane Kiffin's late-season invasion

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

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 20

Heupel already trying to fire up Tennessee for Kiffin's invasion

Josh Heupel already trying to fire up Tennessee for Lane Kiffin's late-season invasion

The Tennessee Volunteers will play host to Kiffin on Nov. 21.

Five impactful SEC newcomers: LSU safety, Texas RB among those set to shake up the conference

Michigan AD Warde Manuel set to step down, which will end scandal-ridden tenure

Missouri HC Eli Drinkwitz shares update on RB Ahmad Hardy's status after gunshot wound

The 'College football color teams' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 14

Louisville lands former Tennessee commitment in four-star DL Kadin Fife

Louisville now has 16 commitments for 2027.

One Big 12 coach named 'The Standard' heading into 2026 college football season

Sonny Dykes makes case for making college football players employees

Five college football programs that could exceed expectations in 2026

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

Tennessee Volunteers News / College Sports Only / July 6

Tennessee Unveils New Uniforms With Adidas

Fans are split on Tennessee’s new Adidas uniforms. Tennessee has reunited with Adidas, ending a decade-long run with Nike and bringing back the Three Stripes brand that was famously worn by the Volunteers during their 1998 national championship season.