Former Tennessee Football Quarterback Earns Starting Job with New School for Week 2
After coming off the bench in his Central Florida debut, former Tennessee football quarterback Tayven Jackson has been named the starter for UCF. Earlier this week, Knights head coach Scott Frost announced the official decision after Jackson impressed in the 17-10 win over Jacksonville State to open the season. In that game, Jackson entered for […]
Tennessee Football Analyst Accepts Job As UCF Quarterbacks Coach
Tennessee offensive analyst McKenzie Milton is heading back to Orlando. UCF Football announced on Tuesday afternoon that McKenzie Milton, a former UCF quarterback and Tennessee analyst since 2023, has accepted a job to be the quarterbacks’ coach for the Knights as a part of Scott Frost’s new UCF coaching staff. Welcome Back to UCF @McKenzieMil10 […]
What Josh Heupel Said About Returning to Central Florida Area
Josh Heupel is no stranger to the city of Orlando. The third-year Tennessee head coach is set to lead the No. 21 Volunteers on New Year’s Day against No. 17 Iowa in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, taking place in Orlando’s Camping World Stadium. The trip to Orlando has allowed Heupel and many members of the […]
Former Josh Heupel Wide Receiver Jaylon Robinson is Back in the Transfer Portal
Former UCF wide receiver Jaylon Robinson is back in the transfer portal after spending the 2022-2023 football season with Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels. Robinson is now looking for his fourth collegiate program in five seasons. Jaylon Robinson began his career as a three-star prospect from Fort Worth, Texas in the 2018 recruiting […]
Josh Heupel Agrees to Raise From Tennessee Athletics Department
Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel has received a raise and contract extension. According to a report from On3 Sports’ VolQuest on Friday morning, Tennessee HC Josh Heupel received a $1 million raise, which increases his annual salary to $5 million. Heupel’s guaranteed $5 million dollar contract will run through Jan. 31, 2028. Heupel’s original […]
Josh Heupel Named Finalist for First-Year Coaching Award
After his first season as the University of Tennessee head coach, Josh Heupel has been named a finalist for a prestigious coaching award. With a 7-5 inaugural season record, Heupel is one of three finalists for the Steve Spurrier First-Year Coach Award. The award is given to the coach who had the best first-year with […]
“A Dream Come True”: Velus Jones Jr. Talks Heupel Offense at Tennessee
Wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. is ready for a brand new challenge with brand new optimism, as Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel installs his high-octane offense on Rocky Top. Especially with all the innovation that Heupel and offensive coordinator Alex Golesh have brought to the table. “I feel like a kid in a candy store,” […]
Tennessee Football Adds Former UCF Quarterback
The Tennessee Football team has added former UCF quarterback Gaston Moore. The former Knight is entering his second year of college. Moore confirmed the news to Rocky Top Insider on Friday afternoon. The Hilton Head Island, SC native was the scout team quarterback for coach Josh Heupel and UCF during his freshman year in 2020. […]
Tennessee OL Grad Transfer Announces New Destination
Tennessee grad transfer offensive lineman Marcus Tatum has announced where he’ll be spending his final year of eligibility.