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Sep 27, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Ryan Staub (16) before the game against the Brigham Young Cougars at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Josh Heupel evaluates a new QB option as Tennessee hosts portal visitor

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Tennessee football lands intriguing true freshman RB transfer with high upside

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Jan 17, 2026

Josh Heupel wastes no time as Tennessee lands two transfer portal commits in one morning

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Jan 17, 2026

Tennessee fan favorite pulls last-minute transfer portal move no one saw coming

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Jan 16, 2026

Dec 6, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Darian Mensah (10) celebrates after the Blue Devils score a touchdown in overtime during the ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Josh Heupel’s plan at Tennessee reportedly excludes a top transfer portal QB

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Jan 16, 2026

Dec 20, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Jayden Quaintance (21) shows emotion against the St. John Red Storm in the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Key Kentucky basketball player won’t suit up for third straight game vs. Tennessee

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Jan 16, 2026

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes points during a NCAA basketball game between Tennessee and Texas A&M at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Jan. 13, 2026.

New Tennessee basketball bracketology: Current NCAA tournament seeds and projections for Rick Barnes' team

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Jan 16, 2026

Tennessee defensive lineman Caleb Herring (31) sacks Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen (2) during a college football game between Tennessee and Mississippi State at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., on Sept. 27, 2025.

Another former Tennessee lineman stays in the SEC after portal move

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Jan 16, 2026

Jason Witten's 1st move at Oklahoma was poaching a former coveted Tennessee TE

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Jan 16, 2026

Nov 15, 2025; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys wide receiver Gavin Freeman (17) runs the ball around Kansas State Wildcats linebacker Des Purnell (32) during the first half at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Tennessee loses transfer commit to Baylor in twist that should infuriate Josh Heupel

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Jan 16, 2026

Incoming five-star quarterback Faizon Brandon at East Tennessee Children's Hospital in Knoxville on Dec. 19, 2025.

Tennessee’s QB room gets a major boost as 5-star Faizon Brandon officially arrives

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Jan 15, 2026

Tennessee quarterback Jake Merklinger (12) throws the ball before a NCAA football game between Tennessee and UAB at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., September 20, 2025.

Tennessee's backup QB turns the page with transfer portal commitment

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Jan 15, 2026

Tennessee quarterback George MacIntyre (15) throws the ball before a NCAA football game between Tennessee and Georgia at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, on September 13, 2025.

George MacIntyre strengthens bid to be Tennessee’s starting QB during Miami trip with WR group

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Jan 15, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Aaron Scott Jr. (5) celebrates during the second half of the NCAA football game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 22, 2025. Ohio State won 42-9.

Tennessee emerges as major contender for highly-sought former 5-star Ohio State CB

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Jan 14, 2026

How Josh Heupel can recover from the crushing blow of losing a former top TE to the transfer portal

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Jan 14, 2026

Tennessee wide receiver Braylon Staley (14) celebrating in the first quarter of the Music City Bowl against Illinois in the NCAA football game on Dec. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Josh Heupel re-signs two elite standout freshmen to Tennessee's football roster

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Jan 14, 2026

Nov 22, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) sets to pass the ball during the first half against the Washington Huskies at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Tennessee’s QB room still feels the impact of Nico Iamaleava’s spring exit

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Jan 13, 2026

Sep 6, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) drops back to pass during the third quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

3 top portal targets Tennessee already missed out on in 2026

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Jan 13, 2026

Michigan defensive back TJ Metcalf (7) celebrates a tackle against Michigan State during the second half at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

Tennessee strengthens secondary with former Michigan safety pickup

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Jan 13, 2026

Nov 29, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Beau Pribula (9) rushes during the first quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Tennessee's QB search takes another hit with Beau Pribula to Virginia

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Jan 12, 2026

Dec 1, 2025; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU new head coach Lane Kiffin speaks at South Stadium Club at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Lane Kiffin couldn't resist trolling Tennessee after Sam Leavitt commitment

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Jan 12, 2026

Oct 18, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Tennessee fans given renewed Sam Leavitt hope they didn't know still existed

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Jan 12, 2026

Dec 19, 2025; Norman, OK, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) celebrates a win after a game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family OK Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

3 Tennessee QB backup plans with Sam Leavitt spurning Josh Heupel for Lane Kiffin

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Jan 12, 2026

Oct 18, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Tennessee gets worst possible Sam Leavitt news possible that only complicates the QB search

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Jan 12, 2026

Tennessee wide receiver Chris Brazzell II (17), running back DeSean Bishop (18), linebacker Arion Carter (7) and defensive back William Wright (0) celebrate after the Vols defeated Mississippi State in overtime at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., on Sept. 27, 2025.

Tennessee fans should love what Brayden Rouse is doing at the Navy All-American Bowl

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Jan 12, 2026

Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar (6) looks for an open receiver in the first quarter of the Music City Bowl against Illinois in an NCAA college football game on Dec. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

A major twist in Tennessee’s QB plans are emerging for Josh Heupel

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Jan 11, 2026

2025 Aflac Kickoff Game - Syracuse v Tennessee

Boo Carter commits to new school Tennessee fans saw coming since last year

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Jan 10, 2026

Aug 30, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Nevada Wolf Pack quarterback Chubba Purdy (13) scrambles with the ball while trying to avoid a tackle by Penn State Nittany Lions safety Dejuan Lane (10) during the third quarter at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Nevada 46-9. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Penn State to Tennessee pipeline continues with elite safety commit

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Jan 10, 2026

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