Jeremiah Telander Eager to Learn Vols’ New Defense Under Jim Knowles, But Keeping Focus on the Music City Bowl For Now
Tennessee linebacker Jeremiah Telander met with the media on Tuesday afternoon in Knoxville as he and the team continue their prep for the Music City Bowl against Illinois on Dec. 30 in Nashville. Out of the four players that Tennessee had meet with the media on Tuesday, Telander was the only representative from the defensive […]
Tennessee Football 2025 Transfer Tracker: Who has Announced They Plan to Enter the Portal
The transfer portal doesn’t officially open until Jan. 2, but that hasn’t stopped players across the country from announcing their intention to enter. This includes Tennessee football, which has lost a handful to the portal already. As the Vols prepare for the Music City Bowl, they’re getting a better view of who will be on the team […]
Which of Tennessee’s NFL Draft Hopefuls Land on Mel Kiper’s Big Board
The Tennessee Volunteers have seen 17 players selected in the NFL Draft during the Josh Heupel era, which began with the 2022 NFL Draft. Among those 17 players, there have been two first-round picks, two second-round picks, and five third-round picks. The Vols are hoping to add a handful more players to that overall number […]
Ranking Tennessee Football’s Biggest Positions Of Need In The Transfer Portal
The transfer portal does not officially open up until next month, but college football coaching staffs across the country are spending the month of December evaluating their rosters and figuring out which areas they most need to improve the most ahead of next season. What are those areas for Tennessee? Ranking the five biggest positions […]
Where ESPN Ranked 2024 Tennessee in List of All 64 College Football Playoff Teams in History
With the 2025 College Football Playoffs bracket set, there have now been 64 teams since the advent of the CFP to have been named to the playoffs. In anticipation of this year’s 12-team field, ESPN has ranked every team to get the nod to play in the event. This includes Tennessee’s 2024 squad that fell […]
Quarterback Jake Merklinger By The Numbers at Tennessee
Jake Merklinger, a quarterback from Calvary Day School in Savannah, GA, committed to Tennessee in spring 2023 as a four-star prospect in the 2024 recruiting cycle. He originally chose the Vols over Georgia, Michigan State, and North Carolina. As a high school prospect, Merklinger led Calvary Day to a 42-10 record and three consecutive region […]
Assessing Tennessee Football’s Quarterback Room Following Jake Merklinger’s Departure
Tennessee football lost its first offensive player to the transfer portal Wednesday morning with Jake Merklinger announcing his intentions to enter the portal when it officially opens in early January. Merklinger was Joey Aguilar’s backup quarterback in 2025, completing 13-of-24 passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns. There’s still an outside chance that NCAA eligibility […]
Tennessee Football Quarterback Reportedly Plans to Enter Transfer Portal
One of the potential options to be Tennessee football’s starting quarterback next season is off the table. Jake Merklinger, after backing up Joey Aguilar in his redshirt freshman season, is planning on entering the transfer portal once it opens on Jan. 2, according to a report from Hayes Fawcett. Merklinger was entrenched in a three-way […]
Tennessee Football in Top Schools List for Elite Class of 2027 Cornerback
Tennessee football has inked 27 players in the 2026 class and is now turning its attention to the 2027 cycle. One of the targets to keep tabs on is Chase Johnson, one of the top cornerbacks in the country. Johnson released his list of top 10 schools he’ll be focusing on going forward. This included […]
How Tennessee Football’s 2026 Signing Class Ranks Following Release of Legend Bey
Tennessee football finished strong in the 2026 class on early signing day, flipping multiple targets and landing additional commitments. This included four-star athlete Legend Bey, who initially committed to the Vols before switching to Ohio State late in the process. On early signing day, he shocked the country and flipped back to UT, though. However, […]