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WATCH: Highlights From Tennessee EDGE Commit Zach Groves

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2025/05/21

Tennessee made a splash in the recruiting world on Wednesday afternoon with the addition of four-star EDGE rusher Zach Groves to the 2026 class. The in-state native chose Josh Heupel’s program over Clemson, Georgia, Ole Miss, and Southern Cal. According to 247 Sports’ Composite Rankings, Groves lands as the No. 260 overall prospect, the No. […] The post WATCH: Highlights From Tennessee EDGE Commit Zach Groves appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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BREAKING: Four-Star, Instate Edge Rusher Commits To...

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2025/05/21

Four-star edge rusher Zach Groves committed to Tennessee football on Wednesday afternoon over a top group that included Clemson, Georgia, Ole Miss and Southern Cal. The Trojans and Rebels proved to be Tennessee’s top competition for the instate prospect. Groves ranks as a four-star recruit and the No. 259 player in the country according to […] The post BREAKING: Four-Star, Instate Edge Rusher Commits To Tennessee Football appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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LIVE Updates, Score, Notes: No. 21 Tennessee Baseball...

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2025/05/21

SCORE: Tennessee 15, Alabama 10 | FINAL (Tennessee moves on to 3rd round vs. Texas) ***SCROLL DOWN FOR LIVE AT-BAT BY AT-BAT FEED*** No. 21 Tennessee baseball (41-15, 16-14 SEC) is set to battle No. 23 Alabama (41-15, 26-14 SEC) Wednesday in a round two matchup in the SEC Tournament from Hoover, Alabama. First pitch […] The post LIVE Updates, Score, Notes: No. 21 Tennessee Baseball vs. No. 23 Alabama SEC Tournament Round Two appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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Five-Star Tennessee Football Commit ‘Done Taking...

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2025/05/21

Tennessee football hasn’t landed a commitment in nearly three months while one four-star defensive lineman de-committed during that time frame. While good news has been hard to come by for Tennessee football in the recruiting world, they found some on Tuesday when five-star offensive lineman commit Gabriel Osenda told Rivals’ Sam Spiegelman that he’s “done […] The post Five-Star Tennessee Football Commit ‘Done Taking Visits’ To Other Schools appeared first

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Projecting Tennessee Football’s Depth Chart Following...

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2025/05/16

Tennessee football added three players to its roster and lost six scholarship players to the transfer portal following spring practice including a couple projected starters. The Vols added a power four starting cornerback and a defensive tackle depth piece as well as a potential starting quarterback in Joey Aguilar. So what does Tennessee football‘s depth […] The post Projecting Tennessee Football’s Depth Chart Following Spring Portal Movement appeared first on Rocky Top

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ESPN Analyst Speculates On Tennessee’s Long Shot...

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2025/05/16

Despite currently being on the road to recovery following a torn ACL back in January, Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy projects to be one of the top defensive backs across the college football landscape this upcoming season. McCoy is entering his junior season and his second on Rocky Top, tallying 44 tackles, 26 solo tackles, four […] The post ESPN Analyst Speculates On Tennessee’s Long Shot Heisman Candidate appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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Tennessee Football Offers Four-Star Legacy Recruit

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2025/05/15

Tennessee football offered four-star safety Kenneth Simon, the son of former Tennessee linebacker Kevin Simon, earlier this week. Kenneth Simon is a local prospect, entering his junior year at Knoxville’s Bearden High School. He ranks as a four-star recruit and the No. 290 player in the class of 2027 according to the 247sports composite rankings. […] The post Tennessee Football Offers Four-Star Legacy Recruit appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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Interesting Reports Emerge About Tennessee’s Future...

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2025/05/15

Conversations about uniform and apparel brands have taken over the Tennessee social media wire in the last 24 hours. Fox Sports Knoxville’s Cody McClure first reported on Wednesday that Tennessee’s contract with Nike expires on June 30, 2026, which could prompt a switch to Adidas. Knox News’ Adam Sparks confirmed the report about the expiring […] The post Interesting Reports Emerge About Tennessee’s Future With Uniforms appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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Tennessee’s Rickey Gibson Gives Back to His Community...

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2025/05/15

Tennessee cornerback Rickey Gibson III used some of his NIL funds to give back to his hometown community of Trussville, AL, this week. As announced by the Hewitt-Trussville Football social media account on Wednesday, Gibson gave a $5,000 donation to his former high school program. “Really great moment today as 2023 Alumnus [Rickey Gibson III] […] The post Tennessee’s Rickey Gibson Gives Back to His Community in a Generous Way appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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Tennessee Football Commit Jumps Up Rankings to...

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2025/05/14

Tennessee football commit Gabriel Osenda jumped up the recruiting rankings in the latest update from 247Sports on Wednesday. 247Sports now has the 2026 offensive tackle as a five-star prospect, the No. 19 player in the class, the No. 4 offensive tackle, and the No. 2 player from the Volunteer State. Osenda was previously listed as […] The post Tennessee Football Commit Jumps Up Rankings to Coveted Five-Star Status appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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Tennessee Football Announces Checker Neyland Game For...

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2025/05/14

Tennessee football will once again Checker Neyland this season continuing a constant tradition during the Josh Heupel era. The Vols will checker Neyland Stadium for their SEC home opener against Georgia on Sept. 13. It’s not the only extracurricular around the annual rivalry matchup. Tennessee will also honor former defensive tackle John Henderson that weekend […] The post Tennessee Football Announces Checker Neyland Game For 2025 Season appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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When Tennessee Football Will Host Homecoming,...

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2025/05/14

Just one day after finding out the time and TV broadcast for Tennessee football’s season opener against Syracuse, we now have some more scheduling notes courtesy of an announcement from Tennessee Athletics. Tennessee revealed the games that will serve as Homecoming, Champions Weekend, Senior Day, and Checker Neyland during the 2025 slate. The Vols will […] The post When Tennessee Football Will Host Homecoming, Champions Weekend, and Senior Day Festivities appeared first on Rocky Top

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Momentum Reportedly Building For SEC Football To Move...

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2025/05/09

When the SEC announced the addition of Oklahoma and Texas to the conference in the summer of 2021, the prevailing thought was that the conference would move to a nine-game conference schedule like the Big 10. But many schools were not keen on giving up a free win for another conference game pushed back on […]The post Momentum Reportedly Building For SEC Football To Move To Nine Game Conference Schedule appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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Tennessee’s Stock Dropping with National Analysts...

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2025/05/08

Tennessee’s offseason drama regarding the quarterback position has seemed to cause widespread hesitation on the Vols’ 2025 outlook here in the spring. In late January, Tennessee held several Top 25 early rankings, including Top 10 spots from CBS Sports, 247Sports, Yahoo! Sports, USA Today, and Pro Football Focus, while On3 Sports, The Athletic, and ESPN […] The post Tennessee’s Stock Dropping with National Analysts Ahead of the Summer appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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Tennessee Running Back Announces Exciting Opportunity...

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2025/05/08

Tennessee running back Peyton Lewis is hosting an event for youth football players in his hometown community this summer. According to an announcement from Lewis on Wednesday, he will hold his first football camp this summer on June 14 for youth players ages 5 to 14 at Salem High School in his hometown of Salem, […] The post Tennessee Running Back Announces Exciting Opportunity For Youth Players appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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Where Tennessee Football’s Three Incoming Spring...

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2025/05/08

Tennessee football has landed three transfers in the spring portal window to date, bringing in a quarterback to compete for the starting job, a cornerback who will push for playing time and a defensive line to provide depth. The most notable transfer Tennessee landed was quarterback Joey Aguilar who comes to Knoxville after a semester […] The post Where Tennessee Football’s Three Incoming Spring Transfers Land In Portal Rankings appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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Vols’ Rival Lands Five-Star Nashville QB, But...

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2025/05/07

Nashville Christian School quarterback Jared Curtis made a splash in the recruiting world when he chose SEC football over Big Ten football with a commitment to Georgia over Oregon on Monday. The 6-foot-3.5 quarterback ranks as a five-star player and the top prospect in the Volunteer State, according to 247Sports’ 2026 Rankings. The outlet also […] The post Vols’ Rival Lands Five-Star Nashville QB, But Tennessee Already Has Its Guy appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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Where Every Outgoing Tennessee Football Transfer In...

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2025/05/07

Tennessee football had six scholarship players and another walk-on enter the transfer portal after the conclusion of spring practice. Only two of those seven players projected as starters next season but a handful projected to give the Vols quality depth. So where did Tennessee’s outgoing transfers land this spring and what does it mean for […] The post Where Every Outgoing Tennessee Football Transfer In Spring Window Landed In Portal appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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Bru McCoy’s Top 5 Most Memorable Moments at Tennessee

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2025/05/07

While fans around the NFL world have been hoping their team would sign undrafted free agent Bru McCoy this spring, the former Tennessee and Southern Cal receiver announced on Tuesday night that he is medically retiring from the sport. The 24-year-old posted the news in a social media message. “It’s with a heavy heart but […] The post Bru McCoy’s Top 5 Most Memorable Moments at Tennessee appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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Bru McCoy Reveals Decision About His Football Future...

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2025/05/07

Former Tennessee wide receiver Bru McCoy is medically retiring from football, he announced in a lengthy social media post on Tuesday night. A native of Rolling Hills Estates, California, and a product of Mater Dei High School, McCoy spent six years in the collegiate football world. The 6-foot-3 receiver spent his first three years at […] The post Bru McCoy Reveals Decision About His Football Future and What’s Next appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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