Tennessee Defensive Coordinator Tim Banks Listed as Possible Candidate for Head Coaching Job
In the wild 2025 college football coaching carousel, one job being filled often means another one opening. That’s the situation with Toledo at the moment. The Rockets lost Jason Candle to UConn, who lost Jim Mora to Colorado State, who fired Jay Norvell. Now, Toledo is looking to find its next head coach. Dave Briggs […]
VFL Jaylen Wright Scores First NFL Touchdown, Tallies Career High Day on Sunday
Former Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright found his first career NFL touchdown on Sunday during a career-high showing in a big win over the New York Jets in East Rutherford. Wright’s touchdown run came in the first quarter to put the Dolphins up 21-0, setting up Miami for the 34-10 win. Dolphins go up three […]
A Look at Illinois’ Record and How Bret Bielema Is Chasing History Against Tennessee
After an 8-4 regular season slate, the Tennessee Volunteers are officially going bowling in a familiar location. The Volunteers will square off against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Music City Bowl from Nashville, TN, on Dec. 30 in Nissan Stadium. The Illini reached the postseason with an 8-4 record themselves. Illinois faced three ranked […]
Tennessee Football Opens as Near-Touchdown Favorites in Music City Bowl vs. Illinois
To cap off the 2025 season, Tennessee football has accepted an invitation to play in the Music City Bowl. The Vols will meet Illinois on Dec. 30 at 5:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. CT, with the game airing on ESPN. The bowl clash will be played at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, the home of the […]
What Illinois Football HC Bret Bielema Said About Playing Tennessee in Music City Bowl
The 2025 Music City Bowl is set. Tennessee and Illinois football will meet at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, the home of the NFL’s Tennessee Titans. Kickoff is scheduled for Dec. 30 at 5:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. CT and will air on ESPN. After the announced matchup, Illini head coach Bret Bielema gave his thoughts […]
Former Tennessee Running Back Announces Intent to Enter the Transfer Portal
Former Tennessee running back Justin Williams-Thomas announced on Sunday that he plans to enter the transfer portal when it opens. The news came through a post on social media. “Herd Nation thank you for an amazing year, the fans here are amazing! The constant love and support you guys bring for this program is UNMATCHED,” […]
What Tennessee Football HC Josh Heupel Said About Being Named to Music City Bowl
Tennessee football is staying in-state for its bowl game. After an 8-4 (4-4 SEC) season, the Vols will officially go to Nashville to play in the Music City Bowl against Illinois. The game will be played at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, the home of the NFL’s Tennessee Titans. Kickoff is scheduled for Dec. 30 […]
Music City Bowl Officially Announces It Will Host Tennessee Football For 2025 Bowl Game
Tennessee football has its official 2025 bowl designation. The Music City Bowl confirmed reports and announced it will be hosting the Vols and Illinois for this year’s edition of the matchup. The game is scheduled for Dec. 30 at 5:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. CT from Nashville’s Nissan Stadium. It will air on ESPN and on […]
Tennessee Football Reportedly Has its 2025 Bowl Game Designation
Following an 8-4 (4-4 SEC) regular season, Tennessee football has received its bowl game designation. The Vols won’t be traveling too far for it, either. UT will play Illinois in the Music City Bowl, according to a report from On3’s Brett McMurphy. The game will be played at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, the home […]
Tennessee Football Remains Ranked in Coaches Poll Heading into Bowl Season
Despite being outside the top-25 rankings of the College Football Playoff committee and AP Poll, Tennessee football has moved up in the Coaches Poll. On Sunday, the Vols were pushed up one spot to No. 23. This comes after North Texas fell out of the rankings. UT is one of eight SEC schools in the […]