Josh Heupel Explains Why He’s ‘Really Excited’ About Five-Star WR Signee Tristen Keys
Tennessee football signed one of the top classes in the country during early signing day, which featured a trio of five-star prospects. This included the top-ranked wide receiver in the country, Tristen Keys. Keys, out of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, ranks as the No. 10 recruit in the country on 247. As the top-ranked receiver in the […]
Trio Of Tennessee Football Players Earn All-SEC Honors From The AP
The Associated Press released its two All-SEC teams earlier this week along with its postseason accolades. Tennessee had two players land on the two all-conference teams as Chris Brazzell earned first team honors while Colton Hood earned second team honors. Tennessee receiver Braylon Staley earned SEC Freshman of the Year honors from the Associated Press […]
Top Assistant Coach Signs Contract Extension With Tennessee Football
Receivers coach Kelsey Pope has agreed to a contract extension with Tennessee football, On3’s Chris Low first reported Friday. Pope is one of the top receivers coaches in the country and he resigned a two-year contract with Tennessee despite being highly sought after. Pope was on an outgoing contract that was set to expire at […]
Former Tennessee Defensive End Planning To Re-Enter Transfer Portal
Former Tennessee defensive end Chandavian Bradley is re-entering after spending just one season at Oklahoma State, On3’s Pete Nakos reported Thursday night. The transfer portal does not officially open until Jan. 2 but Bradley plans to enter the portal when it does. Bradley spent just one season at Oklahoma State where he totaled three tackles. […]
Three Takeaways On Tennessee Football’s 2026 Schedule
The SEC officially announced its 2026 schedules on Thursday night as the conference slate expands to nine games next season. We already knew Tennessee’s nine conference opponents but we didn’t previously know the order. Tennessee plays its three non conference games to begin the season before playing nine straight SEC games to end the year. […]
BREAKING: Star Tennessee Football Receiver Declares For 2026 NFL Draft
Tennessee receiver Chris Brazzell II announced he is declaring for the NFL Draft and forgoing his final year of college eligibility on his Instagram Thursday afternoon. Brazzell also announced that he is opting out of the Music City Bowl and will begin preparing for the draft. “I want to start by thanking God for every […]
A Look At New Tennessee Defensive Coordinator Jim Knowles By The Numbers
Tennessee football officially announced the hire of Jim Knowles as its new defensive coordinator on Thursday afternoon. Knowles is one of the most accomplished defensive coordinators in the country and comes to Knoxville after spending the last 16 years at various power five schools. Knowles spent last season at Penn State and the three previous […]
How Much Will Jim Knowles Make As Tennessee Football’s Defensive Coordinator?
Tennessee football officially announced the hire of Jim Knowles as the program’s new defensive coordinator on Thursday afternoon. Knowles comes to Tennessee after spending last season at Penn State and the three prior years at Ohio State. Here’s a look at Knowles contract at Tennessee. More From RTI: Where Jim Knowles Coached Before Being Hired by […]
What Josh Heupel Said About Hiring Jim Knowles as Next Tennessee Defensive Coordinator
Tennessee football has its next defensive coordinator. After the firing of Tim Banks, Josh Heupel was tasked with finding the next coach to lead his defense. Heupel landed on well-respected defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, most recently at Penn State in 2025 and a national champion in the role with Ohio State in 2024. With the […]
Tennessee Football Officially Announces Jim Knowles As New Defensive Coordinator
Jim Knowles is officially Tennessee football’s new defensive coordinator, the program announced Thursday afternoon. The Vols and the veteran defensive coordinator have officially agreed to a deal to make the 60-year old Tennessee’s new defensive coordinator. “Hiring Jim Knowles was our top priority from the start of this process,” Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel said […]