Will Tennessee Have More Opt Outs?: Josh Heupel Addresses Music City Bowl Roster Status
So far, Tennessee football has had five players opt out of the upcoming Music City Bowl clash with Illinois. Wide receiver Chris Brazzell, cornerbacks Colton Hood and Jermod McCoy, linebacker Arion Carter and edge rusher Joshua Josephs all will not play in the game. With that said, will that be all for the Vols, or […]
How ESPN Analytics Predicts Tennessee Football vs. Illinois in the Music City Bowl
In just a few days, Tennessee football will meet Illinois in the Music City Bowl. Kickoff is scheduled for Dec. 30, 2025, in Nashville at Nissan Stadium at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Ahead of the bowl game, ESPN’s analytics logged a prediction for the game. The matchup predictor gives the Vols a 67.2% chance […]
Josh Heupel Eyeing Two Freshman Receivers To Play At A ‘Really High Level’ in Chris Brazzell’s Absence
With the news that Tennessee star wide receiver Chris Brazzell won’t play in Tuesday’s Music City Bowl due to opting out for the NFL Draft, the expectation is for two talented freshman players to get some increased snaps against Illinois in Nissan Stadium. We don’t know what the play time or the distribution will look […]
Tennessee Football Among Four SEC Schools Sticking Out to Elite Safety Recruiting Target
Tennessee football is one of the four SEC programs that is firmly in the mix to land one of the best safeties in the class of 2027. Davion Jones, a four-star recruit, is reportedly high on the Vols, LSU, South Carolina and Georgia. However, it’s LSU that’s sticking out the most, according to Rivals. Jones […]
Colorado Running Back, Tennessee Legacy Plans To Enter The Transfer Portal
A power four running back with ties to Tennessee football announced his plans to enter the transfer portal Friday night. Colorado’s Dallan Hayden is entering the portal after spending the last two years at Colorado and with one year of eligibility remaining. Dallan Hayden is the son of former Tennessee running back Aaron Hayden. Aaron […]
Tennessee Freshman QB George MacIntyre ‘Ready’ for Bigger Role Going Forward
Tennessee football freshman quarterback George MacIntyre watched the majority of the Vols’ 2025 season from the sideline. As the third-string signal caller, he wasn’t even the next man up. That was redshirt-freshman Jake Merklinger, who filled in for the occasional relief of starter Joey Aguilar. However, now that Merklinger is off to the transfer portal, […]
WATCH: Tennessee HC Josh Heupel, QB Joey Aguilar, UT Players Preview Music City Bowl Against Illinois
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel and select UT players met with the media on Friday in Nashville as the Vols continue prep for the Music City Bowl. The Volunteers will take on Illinois in Nissan Stadium on Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. ET. Heupel spoke to the media for about five minutes about the opportunity […]
How Josh Heupel Said Tennessee Will Replace CB Colton Hood in the Music City Bowl
Perhaps the biggest question for Tennessee football heading into the Music City Bowl against Illinois is what the team will do at its open cornerback position. The Vols have been without Jermod McCoy and Rickey Gibson III for essentially the entire season, but Colton Hood is now also off to the NFL and won’t play […]
Tennessee Football Practice Highlights: Vols Prepare For The Music City Bowl Against Illinois
Tennessee Football was on the practice field on Friday in Nashville as the Vols continue preparations for the Music City Bowl against Illinois next Tuesday evening in Nissan Stadium. The Vols and the Fighting Illini finished the season with 8-4 records and will look to close out the season strong with one final victory before […]
Everything Tennessee Football QB Joey Aguilar Said to Preview Music City Bowl vs. Illinois
It’s finally game week for Tennessee football and it’s Music City Bowl clash against Illinois. As countdown to kickoff continues, the Vols have made their way to Nashville and have begun practice. After practice on Friday, Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar met with the media to give his thoughts on the game. He was asked about […]