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'Carnage…it's a different vibe' - Tennessee's most important offseason change is already being felt in a big way on Rocky Top

'Carnage…it's a different vibe' - Tennessee's most important offseason change is already being felt in a big way on Rocky Top

The Tennessee Vols made several big-time changes following the end of the 2025 regular season. Tennessee's first big move came when Vols head coach Josh Heupel parted ways with defensive coordinator Tim Banks.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 27
Josh Heupel's latest hire at Tennessee had a big impact on two other college football programs

Josh Heupel's latest hire at Tennessee had a big impact on two other college football programs

Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel made one of the biggest hires of the offseason last week by swiping strength coach Derek Owings from the Indiana Hoosiers.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 26
Tennessee unexpectedly lost a player to the transfer portal, but the Vols were able to quickly replace him

Tennessee unexpectedly lost a player to the transfer portal, but the Vols were able to quickly replace him

The Tennessee Vols suffered a surprise transfer departure earlier this month, but UT head coach Josh Heupel and his staff worked quickly to find a couple of replacements.

College Football News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / January 25
Tennessee Football Lands a Defensive Back in The Transfer Portal

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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Josh Heupel News / Athlon Sports / January 25
Josh Heupel, Tennessee Lands 1,000 Yard WR in College Football Transfer Portal

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.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 25
CBS Sports writer swings and misses on transfer portal critique of Josh Heupel and the Tennessee Vols

CBS Sports writer swings and misses on transfer portal critique of Josh Heupel and the Tennessee Vols

The Tennessee Volunteers entered the 2026 offseason with a number of roster question marks on both sides of the ball. They managed to answer a number of them, particularly on defense.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 24
Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel goes viral during visit to the school that Peyton Manning's son Marshall attends

Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel goes viral during visit to the school that Peyton Manning's son Marshall attends

Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel went viral this week thanks to a not-so-flattering photo. Heupel visited Baylor School in Chattanooga on Friday while on the recruiting trail.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 23
Tennessee HC Josh Heupel and former Vols offensive coordinator Alex Golesh are heading toward a big off-the-field battle

Tennessee HC Josh Heupel and former Vols offensive coordinator Alex Golesh are heading toward a big off-the-field battle

Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel and Auburn Tigers head coach Alex Golesh are heading toward a big off-the-field battle. Golesh, who served as Heupel's offensive coordinator at Tennessee from 2021 to 2022, was hired as Auburn's head coach shortly after the 2025 regular season wrapped up.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 23
'It was a bad day at the office' - The Tennessee Vols' new strength coach wasted no time sending a message

'It was a bad day at the office' - The Tennessee Vols' new strength coach wasted no time sending a message

The Tennessee Vols made one of the biggest hires of the offseason by swiping strength coach Derek Owings from the Indiana Hoosiers. Owings officially joined Tennessee just hours after Indiana's win over the Miami Hurricanes in the national championship game.

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

'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

'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.

College Football 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

'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 Football News / A to Z Sports / January 20
A big time college football program tried to hire the Tennessee Vols' new strength coach a year ago and failed

A big time college football program tried to hire the Tennessee Vols' new strength coach a year ago and failed

The Tennessee Vols made a splashy move early Tuesday morning by swiping strength coach Derek Owings from the Indiana Hoosiers. Tennessee was in the market for a new strength coach after parting ways with Kurt Schmidt earlier this month.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 20
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel waited a long time to make an important move for the Vols, and now it makes sense why

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel waited a long time to make an important move for the Vols, and now it makes sense why

Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel has had a lot on his plate this offseason. There were always going to be a lot of changes for the Vols after finishing the regular season with a 21 point loss to Vanderbilt.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 19
Tennessee's Josh Heupel is sending a message to Vols fans, but not everyone seems to be hearing it

Tennessee's Josh Heupel is sending a message to Vols fans, but not everyone seems to be hearing it

The biggest question surrounding the Tennessee Vols this offseason has centered on the quarterback position. For the last several weeks, there's been plenty of speculation about Tennessee's quarterback plan.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 19
Josh Heupel, Tennessee Receive Unexpected News After College Football Season

Josh Heupel, Tennessee Receive Unexpected News After College Football Season

The Tennessee Volunteers' linebacker room is coming into focus following an offseason that saw defensive coordinator Tim Banks replaced by Jim Knowles.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 18
Tennessee Receives Message From 4-Star WR as Recruiting Battle Heats Up

Tennessee Receives Message From 4-Star WR as Recruiting Battle Heats Up

The Tennessee Volunteers' 2025 season ended with a 30-28 loss in the Music City Bowl to the Illinois Fighting Illini. They wound up going 8-5 overall and 4-4 in SEC matchups.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 17
Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel is working hard to get a key player to reverse his transfer decision

Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel is working hard to get a key player to reverse his transfer decision

Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel is hoping to keep a key player on Rocky Top. News broke on Friday evening that Vols linebacker Arion Carter is withdrawing from the 2026 NFL Draft.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 15
Recent Tennessee transfer portal target shuts down Vols for a school that seems odd at first glance, but makes sense

Recent Tennessee transfer portal target shuts down Vols for a school that seems odd at first glance, but makes sense

The Tennessee Vols were hoping to beef up some depth, at minimum, at a position where they're now a little bit thinner than they were on Monday. That search will have to continue, as Josh Heupel wasn't able to land a former Georgia Bulldog who entered the transfer portal and was set to visit Tennessee.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 15
George MacIntyre is doing QB1 stuff for the Vols, but there's one thing Tennessee fans will need to accept if he's the starter in 2026

George MacIntyre is doing QB1 stuff for the Vols, but there's one thing Tennessee fans will need to accept if he's the starter in 2026

Who is going to start at quarterback for the Tennessee Vols in 2026? That's the question that everyone on Rocky Top is trying to answer right now. The Vols entered January with the expectation they would land a starting-caliber quarterback out of the transfer portal.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 13
Josh Heupel, Tennessee Dealt Bad News After College Football Season

Josh Heupel, Tennessee Dealt Bad News After College Football Season

The college football quarterback picture never stops shifting, and this time it involves one of the most sought-after names in the winter portal cycle going to an ACC school after being linked to the Tennessee Volunteers.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / January 12
Tennessee Eyeing Sam Leavitt Despite LSU Football Commitment, Planning Massive Offer

Tennessee Eyeing Sam Leavitt Despite LSU Football Commitment, Planning Massive Offer

Josh Heupel and the Tennessee Volunteers aren't giving up on Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt despite a verbal commitment to the LSU Tigers, according to multiple reports.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / January 9
Analyst Sets Championship Level Expectations for Tennessee with Arrival of Sam Leavitt

Analyst Sets Championship Level Expectations for Tennessee with Arrival of Sam Leavitt

Tennessee’s pursuit of Arizona State transfer quarterback Sam Leavitt has taken a serious turn with the former Sun Devils starter arriving in Knoxville for an official visit.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / December 31
What Tennessee Football HC Josh Heupel Said Following Last Second Loss to Illinois in Music City Bowl

What Tennessee Football HC Josh Heupel Said Following Last Second Loss to Illinois in Music City Bowl

The Tennessee Volunteers finish the season with an overall record of 8-5 after a devastating last second loss in the Music City Bowl. Illinois defeated the Vols 30-28 by a successful field goal as time expired.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / December 29
Tennessee Football HC Josh Heupel Speaks at Music City Bowl Press Conference

Tennessee Football HC Josh Heupel Speaks at Music City Bowl Press Conference

The Music City Bowl held it's press conference on Monday afternoon in Nashville, Tennessee. The Tennessee football program was represented by three coaches during Monday's press conference, including the head coach.

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