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Marshall Manning out weeks with foot injury, timeline shifts

Baylor School freshman Marshall Manning will be sidelined for a few weeks with a foot injury, delaying planned freshman snaps and altering…

August 29, 20262 min read

Ranking Tennessee home games 2026 by stakes Update

A game-by-game ranking of Tennessee’s 2026 Neyland home slate, prioritizing playoff stakes, coaching rematches and roster storylines including Faizon Brandon’s debut.

August 28, 20263 min read

DeSean Bishop named to ESPN Top 100 as Volunteers set

DeSean Bishop earned a spot on ESPN's Top 100 list as Tennessee prepares for its opener against the Furman Paladins. His recent…

August 27, 20262 min read

Tennessee football 2026 prediction: Brandon, 7.5 wins

Cole Cubelic and Greg McElroy split on the Tennessee football 2026 prediction: McElroy projects just over 7.5 wins while Cubelic sees fewer.…

August 27, 20264 min read

Tennessee Volunteers football preview vs Furman Sep 5

Tennessee Volunteers football doesn't kick off until Sep 5, giving the staff extra tape to scout Furman while the Paladins play a…

August 27, 20263 min read

Arch Manning hypes Tennessee commit David Gabriel-Georges

Arch Manning publicly praised Tennessee running back commit David Gabriel-Georges after an ESPN2 outing that reinforced the high school star's national profile…

August 26, 20262 min read

Faizon Brandon named Tennessee QB1 SEC Football Update

True freshman Faizon Brandon has been named Tennessee's starting quarterback, shifting the Vols toward a run-first identity and placing a high-upside but…

August 26, 20263 min read

Tennessee College Football Playoff outlook under Josh Heupel

With Faizon Brandon installed as the starter, Tennessee's offense gives the Volunteers a clearer path to the Tennessee College Football Playoff, even…

August 25, 20263 min read

Arion Carter suspension cut to one game SEC Update

Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter had his suspension reduced to one game, sidelining him only for the Furman opener while AD Danny White…

August 25, 20263 min read

Nasir Parker reacts to Tennessee offer and plans Vols visit

Unranked 2028 receiver Nasir Parker said Tennessee's offer meant a lot to his family and that he plans a game-day visit for…

August 25, 20263 min read