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Tennessee’s return to the ABC noon window at Neyland carries some history with it. The Vols haven’t played this network in this slot at home since 1982, when they beat Florida.

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Josh Heupel Has a Message to Tennessee Fans Ahead of Clash With Texas

The Tennessee Vols are getting ready for their biggest test yet this season. This coming Saturday, the Vols will face off against the other UT in the SEC in what is the biggest matchup of the week in all of college football.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 21

Josh Heupel addresses the elephant in the room ahead of Tennessee’s game against Texas

Josh Heupel and the Tennessee Vols will take on the Texas Longhorns in Neyland Stadium on Saturday. There are a ton of great storylines surrounding the Texas vs Tennessee matchup in Knoxville this weekend.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 20

People are getting the wrong idea about why Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel used a trick play against Kennesaw State

The Tennessee Vols used a trick play to convert a two-point conversion try against Kennesaw State. Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel did something against Kennesaw State that he doesn’t usually d0 — he used a trick play.

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College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 20

ESPN confirms suspicion about Texas vs. Tennessee clash, and it just added some extra spice to the weekend

The Vols and Horns will have the eyes of the nation on them next Saturday. The Tennessee Vols took care of business on Saturday night against Kennesaw State 42-9 to move to 3-0 on this young season.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 18

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel just issued a big challenge to his team ahead of the Vols’ game against Kennesaw State

The Tennessee Vols will host Kennesaw State on Saturday night before welcoming the Texas Longhorns to town on September 26. Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel

Tennessee Volunteers News / A to Z Sports / September 17

Former Vols QB has a suspicion about what’s to come for Tennessee against Texas and it’s exciting for Volunteers fans

The Tennessee Vols are set to take on the Texas Longhorns in Knoxville on September 26. The Tennessee Vols have been a run-heavy team through the first two games of the season.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / September 17

ESPN Says This Five-Star Tennessee Commit Could Make an Immediate Impact

Tennessee already has a five-star freshman quarterback running the offense. Another five-star freshman is beginning his career at wide receiver. Apparently, Josh Heupel decided that wasn't enough.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / September 17

Derek Jones Grades Tennessee Football's Defensive Backs Following First Two Wins

The Tennessee Vols have been known as an offensive team under Josh Heupel, but they have had some great defensive talent come through. This is especially true for the defensive ends and cornerbacks.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 16

865 Neyland: The Volunteers Are Building a New Neighborhood Around The Cathedral

For Tennessee, a program that has spent the better part of a decade climbing back into the national conversation under coach Josh Heupel, 865 Neyland is a statement that the ambition extends well beyond the scoreboard.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

Tennessee Volunteers News / A to Z Sports / September 16

‘Some things will be said to each other that we’ll probably regret’ – Former Vols QB will have family conflict when Tennessee plays Texas

The Tennessee Vols’ matchup on September 26 against the Texas Longhorns is going to be an insane scene. We already know that Tennessee Vols legend Peyton Manning will be rooting for his nephew Arch Manning when the Texas Longhorns visit Neyland Stadium on September 26.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 16

Tennessee’s next offensive coordinator may be on the opposite sideline in Neyland Stadium when the Vols play Kennesaw State

Josh Heupel and the Tennessee Vols will eventually need a new offensive coordinator, and the best option may be on the Kennesaw State sideline on Saturday.

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College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 16

Tennessee football HC Josh Heupel issues demand after tough injury blow to starter

Tennessee football has one game left until it welcomes in No. 1 Texas and begins an always taxing SEC slate. This is a time for preparation and honing, but the squad is instead forced to adjust its offensive blueprint.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 15

No. 15 Tennessee not looking past Kennesaw State to SEC slate

With a supreme test against top-ranked Texas looming, Tennessee coach Josh Heupel is not interested in suggestions that Saturday's matchup against Kennesaw State is a "tune-up" game.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 15

Josh Heupel answered the big question that Tennessee fans have after the season ending injury to tight end Ethan Davis

Tennessee Volunteers senior tight end Ethan Davis will miss the rest of the season with an ACL injury. Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel announced on Monday that senior tight end Ethan Davis will miss the rest of the season with an ACL injury (Davis is eligible to return to UT for a fifth season in 2027).

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 15

Something is happening that Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel isn’t going to be happy about, but there’s not much he can do

The Tennessee Vols improved to 2-0 after a big road win against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets this past weekend. It’s no secret that Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel prefers to fly under the radar.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / September 13

Everything Josh Heupel Had to Say Following Tennessee Football's Win vs. Georgia Tech

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel spoke to the media after an impressive 45-24 victory over Georgia Tech. The Volunteers' offense showed out in their Week 2 matchup, especially in the run game, due to an impressive showing from DeSean Bishop and a breakout game from sophomore running back Daune Morris.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets News / Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on SI / September 7

Josh Heupel Expects A Physical Game On Saturday: 'A ton of respect for Georgia Tech'

Week two is here and Georgia Tech is hoping that it goes a lot better than week one. The Yellow Jackets opened the season with a loss to Colorado, but things are not going to get any easier this weekend when the Tennessee Volunteers come to Atlanta.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / August 24

Faizon Brandon set up for success with Tennessee Volunteers

Brandon was reportedly named Tennessee's starting quarterback on Monday.

Josh Heupel makes Faizon Brandon, George MacIntyre decision ahead of Week 1

Tennessee lands four-star QB Kaden Craft over Florida, Michigan, others

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Tennessee Volunteers 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.

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