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Tony Vitello makes admission about Tennessee baseball that Vols fans may not agree with

Tennessee Vols head coach Tony Vitello made an admission about UT baseball this past week that fans on Rocky Top may not agree with. The Vols are one of the big “it” programs in college baseball right now.

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Tennessee Football fall camp storylines to follow

It’s about ready to get going. Finally, football is here. Tennessee is set to open fall camp this week in Knoxville with preparation underway for the August 30th opener against Syracuse.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Rocky Top Talk / July 24

Tennessee gets very different news on two starting outfielders for 2026

The Tennessee Vols will have back one of their starting corner outfielders for the 2026 season. The other is one the move to another team from the 2024 College World Series field.

Boo Carter News / A to Z Sports / July 24

'That got heated from my understanding' - The Boo Carter situation keeps getting worse for the Tennessee Vols

The Tennessee Vols are dealing with some unexpected late offseason drama. With less than a week to go before fall camp gets underway, it's unclear if

Boo Carter News / CFB-HQ on SI / July 23

Tennessee football star Boo Carter missed numerous team activities, confronted by teammates: report

Tennessee defensive back Boo Carter is projected to be one of the team’s most important contributors on the field in 2025, but his place with the Volunteers is suddenly unclear.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Athlon Sports / July 23

Tennessee's Expected First-Year NIL Deal For 5-Star QB Revealed

The Tennessee Volunteers have had an interesting relationship with NIL, as this offseason, they lost quarterback Nico Iamaleava to the transfer portal after refusing to give him a new contract worth more money.

Boo Carter News / A to Z Sports / July 23

'This thing is a lot more serious than I thought it was' - Insider drops new details of the Boo Carter saga at Tennessee

Rumors have been circulating over the past week about Tennessee Vols sophomore defensive back Boo Carter and his status with the program. The rumors center

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / July 22

Tennessee Fall Camp Start Date Revealed

The college football season is fastly approaching, and teams are set to host fall camps in the coming weeks. A date has been locked in for Tennessee with fall camp officially starting in a little over a week.

Josh Heupel News / A to Z Sports / July 22

Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel threw a jab at the national media during SEC Media Days

Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel threw a jab at the national media during an appearance on WNML at SEC Media Days last week. Ahead of Heupel's appearance at SEC Media Days in Atlanta, the fifth-year Vols head coach was ranked by ESPN's Bill Connelly (via SP+ rankings) as the No.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Rocky Top Talk / July 22

Five-star wing Chris Washington Jr. includes Tennessee in top schools

A name to know. Tennessee basketball is in the hunt for another elite prospect, this time coming out of their own home state. Chris Washington Jr., a 6-8 small forward, narrowed his choices to seven schools on Monday.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Rocky Top Talk / July 22

Tennessee schedules 2027 matchup with Tennessee State

It will be the first ever meeting. A non-conference matchup has been scheduled for the 2027 season, giving the Tennessee Volunteers three non-league games on the current slate.

Boo Carter News / A to Z Sports / July 22

'These two team leaders are sick of it' - Insider shares the latest on the situation with Tennessee Vols DB Boo Carter

Rumors continue to circulate that Tennessee Vols defensive back Boo Carter is dealing with some off-the-field issues that could impact his status at UT.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / July 21

Five Star Chris Washington Jr Names Tennessee Among His Top 7 Schools

Tennessee is is in prime position to land one of the top wing players in the 2026 class after Chris Washington Jr announced his top seven schools. His finalists include Auburn, Villanova, Ole Miss, FAMU, Alabama, Cincinnati, and Tennessee.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / July 20

Former NFL WR predicts this Raiders rookie to play 'for a long time'

Without playing a down, Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech already caught the attention of three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Dez Bryant, who predicted the rookie will have a long NFL career.

Raiders finally get their second-round pick under contract

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Tennessee Volunteers News / Rocky Top Talk / July 18

Tennessee adds Israeli transfer guard Ethan Burg

The final piece of the puzzle. Tennessee’s search for the final piece of the roster is over. The Volunteers will officially add Israeli guard Ethan Burg after hosting him on a visit last week.

Rick Barnes News / Rocky Top Talk / July 18

Rick Barnes says it will be ‘perfectly clear’ to him when it’s time to retire

And that doesn’t sound like anytime soon. Every year the noise gets just a little bit louder. Every year, Rick Barnes just keeps on keeping on. The 71-year-old celebrated another birthday on Thursday and he’s showing no signs of slowing down.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Rocky Top Talk / July 18

Tennessee basketball releases 2025-26 non-conference schedule

Tennessee revealed their 2025-26 non-conference men’s basketball slate, and...well...it’s pretty nasty stuff. Tennessee will go into a stretch from November 24 through December 16 where they will play (at least) five Power Four opponents, including the team that bounced them from last year’s tournament in the Elite Eight in the Houston Cougars.

Jourdan Thomas News / A to Z Sports / July 18

'I don't think he's going to play' - Vols insider provides latest on key defensive player for Tennessee

The Tennessee Vols' defensive depth took a hit last season, just after the start of fall camp, when defensive back Jourdan Thomas suffered a torn ACL in

Paul Finebaum News / College Football News / July 16

Paul Finebaum Shoots Down Tennessee Football Playoff Hopes at SEC Media Days

Paul Finebaum isn’t buying the Tennessee hype heading into the 2025 college football season. Appearing on SEC Network during SEC Media Days on Wednesday, the longtime college football analyst was asked if the Volunteers will return to the College Football Playoff this season. His response left little room for interpretation.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / July 15

Four Star RB Brayden Tyson Announces Top Eight Schools. Volunteers Make The Cut

One of the top running backs in the country is down to his final eight schools. Brayden Tyson is down to Texas, North Carolina, Florida State, Georgia, South Carolina, Rutgers, Miami, and Tennessee. According to 247Sports Composite, Tyson is a four-star prospect, the No.

Josh Heupel News / Yardbarker / July 8

Tennessee lands commitment from three-star in-state cornerback

In-state recruiting is vital, especially in SEC territory where elite programs can be found seemingly a stone's throw away.

Tennessee starts July off with fireworks on the recruiting trail

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Tennessee Volunteers News / Hoops Rumors / July 7

Pistons sign notable second-round pick

The Pistons have signed their second-round pick, guard Chaz Lanier, according to a team press release. He was chosen with the 37th overall pick. Detroit didn’t have a first-round selection.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Tennessee Predicted to be Dealt Blow on Coveted Star by SEC Foe

Could the Tennessee Volunteers lose out on one of the top wide receiver recruits in Mississippi to the Ole Miss Rebels? According to sources at On3, that appears to be the case.

Josh Heupel News / Yardbarker / July 1

Tennessee starts July off with fireworks on the recruiting trail

Josh Heupel and the Tennessee Volunteers have started the month of July off with a bang on the recruiting trail. The Vols landed not one, not two, but three big-time commitments on Tuesday.

HC Josh Heupel and the Volunteers may have just found their ultimate mismatch offensive weapon

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Tennessee Volunteers News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Nation’s No. 1 QB Sends Clear Message to Tennessee’s 4-Star Commit

It's been nearly a year since quarterback Faizon Brandon committed to the Tennessee Volunteers. The No. 1 rated quarterback in the country has seen his team finish with the 11th-best recruiting class in 2025 and the Volunteers are ranked 12th in 2026, according to On3.