For New Orleans (La.) Brother Martin five-star Easton Royal, this will be the most selfish decision of his life. And that's how it should be.   In HS

5-star WR Easton Royal (Sam Spiegelman, Rivals)

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No. 1 WR, Five-Star Texas commit Easton Royal: In His Own Words

Paul Finebaum is off the national airwaves this week while the SEC Network broadcasts the annual SEC Softball Tournament in Lexington, KY. But that

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Paul Finebaum on Tennessee under Josh Heupel: 'It feels like the program is going in the wrong direction'

Some programs are trying to return to relevance. Others are trying to take a step toward competing for national titles. But every offseason, there is

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The 10 college football programs facing the most pivotal seasons in 2026

What the future of the College Football Playoff will or won’t look like has been hashed and rehashed for at least a year.  And now – oh boy – more

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Head coaches sound off on College Football Playoff expansion

Tennessee is two weeks out from its spring game and coming off its first scrimmage of spring ball. On3 has gathered intel on which transfers and

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Tennessee spring practice intel: QB battle developments, breakout stars emerging

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – In hindsight, maybe Josh Heupel dug Tennessee’s football program out of the abyss too quickly when he arrived in 2021 amid NCAA

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Josh Heupel shares the passion of the Tennessee fan base to win a national title: 'We're in a race to get it done as fast as possible.'

Alex Golesh did not begin seriously entertaining other job opportunities until the night after USF's regular-season finale. Shortly after the Bulls'

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Alex Golesh explains why he can handle Auburn boosters and chase a national title

Tennessee and Josh Heupel have added 18 players through the transfer portal. And the Volunteers are not done adding to their roster ahead of the 2026

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Tennessee hosting defensive transfer target

The Transfer Portal closed Friday, but schools, much less their fans, don't know who's exactly on their teams without a program — or, for our readers

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Way-too-early college football top 25 teams for 2026

Colorado Buffaloes athlete Isaiah Hardge has committed to transfer to the Tennessee Volunteers, On3 has learned. He has three seasons of eligibility

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Colorado ATH Isaiah Hardge commits to transfer to Tennessee

The 2025 offseason was a long one for Josh Heupel and the Tennessee Volunteers, figuring out the quarterback position. Now, it looks like Heupel will

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Josh Heupel addresses Tennessee's quarterback depth after Jake Merklinger transfer

There is a lot going on in the West region between top schools, planned commitments and more. Here is the latest in this West intel:  Dane Weber:

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West intel: More on top quarterbacks, receivers and other positions

Paul Finebaum is starting to turn on Josh Heupel as an elite head coach for Tennessee. Based on the way the last couple of seasons ended for the

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Paul Finebaum calls Jim Knowles hire a 'big break' for Josh Heupel, Tennessee

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel didn’t mince words after last Saturday’s disappointing 45–24 loss to in-state rival Vanderbilt. He called the

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Josh Heupel states Tennessee loss to Vanderbilt was 'not anywhere near' standard

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel told On3 on Monday he’s not a candidate at Penn State and is committed to taking the Vols to even greater heights.

Josh Heupel's focus is moving Tennessee forward, says he's not a candidate at Penn State

Dennis Tua’one still has a long way to go in his recruitment but his weekend visit to Tennessee went really well and the Volunteers could be setting

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Tennessee surges for 2028 4-star ATH Dennis Tua'one after visit

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel addressed the status of defensive back Boo Carter during his postgame press conference Saturday. Carter did not play in a

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel addressed the status of defensive back Boo Carter during his postgame press conference Saturday. 

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Boo Carter availability: Josh Heupel issues statement on Tennessee DB’s absence

Sources have told On3 that it would be a surprise if Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy played Saturday against New Mexico State. The All-American

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Latest injury update on Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy

The Tennessee Volunteers have been without star defensive back Jermod McCoy since he suffered a torn ACL last January. In the meantime, he's been

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Jermod McCoy injury update: Josh Heupel reveals latest in Tennessee DB

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH1zUlKOzvw  Josh Pate took time to dispel the ridiculous notion that Tennessee coach Josh Heupel is on the hot seat

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Why 'unrealistic 2025 expectations' are ruining the perception of Josh Heupel at Tennessee

Neyland Stadium is at the middle of the college football landscape on Saturday night, with No. 18 Oklahoma visiting No. 14 Tennessee in a de facto

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Oklahoma wins at Tennessee, keeps College Football Playoff hopes alive

Tennessee’s official social media account on X posted an awesome hype video on Monday, unveiling the Volunteers' black uniforms. It was to promote

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Oklahoma and Tennessee clash in a College Football Playoff elimination game on Saturday

Despite throwing a pick-six in the first quarter and allowing three touchdown drives of five plays or less, Kentucky found itself very much in the

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Tennessee once again separated from Kentucky in the Middle 8

We have moved on to the second half of the Kentucky football season. The program had a very forgettable first half but nearly had what some could

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Scouting Report: Tennessee Volunteers

Kentucky's slow start in September has only gotten worse in October. After seeing games on the road against South Carolina and Georgia slip away from

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News for Josh Heupel

Current Pos.

Head Coach

Salary

$9,000,000

Age

48

Alma Mater

Oklahoma / 2001

Hometown

Aberdeen, SD