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Tennessee Vols pushing to flip five star recruit that could completely unlock the offense for Josh Heupel and future QBs

After losing Nico Iamaleava to UCLA, Donte' Thornton to the NFL Draft, Bru McCoy to medical retirement, and Squirrel White to Florida State the Tennessee Vols offense has some major question marks heading into the 2025 college football season.

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ESPN writer sees Tennessee Vols' short-term outlook slightly brighter than that of Alabama Crimson Tide

One of the greatest turnabouts in recent memory for Tennessee football has been the arrival of Josh Heupel in 2021 and the departure of legendary head

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 12

Tennessee Vols' Josh Heupel needs to prove he can clear at least one of three important program milestones in 2025

The Tennessee Volunteers took a significant step forward as a program in 2024. They won 10 games for the second time in three years - something that shouldn't be taken for granted in Knoxville after mostly futile results on the field since the turn of the century before Josh Heupel came to Knoxville.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 10

'You never say never' - College football insider dishes on chances Josh Heupel leaves Tennessee for Oklahoma if Brent Venables is fired

Would Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel ever leave Rocky Top to become the head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners, his alma mater? That's a question that could be relevant later this year if Oklahoma struggles in 2025. Sooners head coach Brent Venables is entering his fourth season at Oklahoma.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 10

'That game is where the pressure ratchets up for Josh Heupel' - Analyst says one game for Tennessee is a must win for Heupel in 2025

The first four seasons of the Josh Heupel era have been the most successful for the Tennessee Vols since the early 2000s. Tennessee is 37-15 over the

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 9

Former Tennessee All-SEC standout under Johnny Majors joining Vols coaching staff

It appears as though Josh Heupel is adding someone with experience and a history of making big plays on the field at Neyland Stadium to his coaching staff.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 8

Highly Touted Playmaker Sends Clear Message on Tennessee Football

The Tennessee Volunteers have made the running game a significant priority under head coach Josh Heupel over the last few years. That is likely to remain the case going forward.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 2

Three Former Oklahoma Players Included on 2026 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot

Three Oklahoma Sooners are back on the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame ballot. Linebackers George Cumby and Rocky Calmus and quarterback Josh Heupel are all on this year’s ballot for induction again into the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 2

National media outlet points out what Josh Heupel can use to his advantage this summer for the Tennessee Vols and they nailed it

CBS Sports pointed out each college football program's top "summer agenda" item for this season and they absolutely nailed their choice for the Tennessee

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 30

Quote from NFL head coach will make it more difficult for Vols' Josh Heupel to recruit quarterbacks to Tennessee

Josh Heupel has been incredibly successful in his first four seasons as the head coach of the Tennessee Vols, but he continues to face questions about

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 30

'Heupel didn't want me to do it too much' - Tennessee coach was wary of Joe Milton's signature move

Former Tennessee Vols quarterback Joe Milton is best known for his rocket arm which can launch a football nearly the entire length of the field. Milton,

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / May 28

Why There's Doubt About Tennessee Entering 2025 Season

As the Tennessee Volunteers enter the 2025 college football season, it's clear there's obvious doubt nationally about what to expect. We aim to figure out the primary point of that concern.

College Football News / Yardbarker / May 27

Why Paul Finebaum is sour on Tennessee's CFP odds after QB saga

Why Paul Finebaum is sour on Tennessee's CFP odds after losing Nico Iamaleava

Paul Finebaum is not high on the Tennessee Volunteers.

College Football 26 cover stars put NFL Draft rules in spotlight

Cover release for College Football 26 shows one big change coming to game

Kirby Smart reveals what he thinks is biggest issue in college football

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 27

Josh Heupel will get highly touted son of Tennessee Vols legend Jason Witten to Knoxville for an important recruiting visit

Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel is going to get a shot at convincing one of the top players in the 2027 recruiting class to follow his father's footsteps

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / May 27

NFL Draft Experts Says Tennessee's Offense 'Not a Real System'

The Tennessee Vols have experienced winning at an extremely high rate under head coach Josh Heupel. Yet, the offense continues to take criticism. The Tennessee Volunteers have seen quite the turnaround under head coach Josh Heupel.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 27

Josh Heupel and Lane Kiffin are going head to head for one of the top football recruits in the state of Tennessee

Josh Heupel and the Tennessee Vols are going head-to-head with Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels for one of the top football recruits in the Volunteer State.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 26

ESPN had no choice but to put Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel near the top of their latest rankings list

Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel didn't receive much love from ESPN in their latest head coach rankings that were revealed earlier this month (Heupel

'This is not wide receiver tape' - Draft analyst explains why it's impossible for NFL teams to evaluate players from Tennessee's offense

The Tennessee Vols have put up impressive offensive numbers under Josh Heupel over the last four seasons. Since Heupel's arrival on Rocky Top in early

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 22

The national media doesn't want you to forget that they hate giving Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel any credit

If you're a UT football fan who is hoping that Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel is going to start getting credit from the national media sometime

College Football News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Tennessee Receives Bad News on Former Star Commit Amid Recruiting Rumors

The Tennessee Volunteers have been active on the recruiting trail lately, trying to lock in key talent for their 2026 class. While Josh Heupel’s staff has made positive strides with several prospects, they just hit a bump in the road with a once-committed star.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / April 23

New details emerge about Nico Iamaleava’s Tennessee drama

A new report on quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s relationship with Tennessee suggests issues existed between the two sides long before he ultimately decided to leave the program.

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Tennessee Volunteers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17