
Vols Gear Up for SEC Media Days in Tampa
Tennessee Volunteers will attend SEC Media Days in Tampa, where coach Josh Heupel and standout athletes DeSean Bishop, Arion Carter and Jeremiah Telander will discuss the upcoming season and their roles.
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Tennessee Volunteers will attend SEC Media Days in Tampa, where coach Josh Heupel and standout athletes DeSean Bishop, Arion Carter and Jeremiah Telander will discuss the upcoming season and their roles.
A look at the overlooked stars on Tennessee’s roster and how conference depth shapes their preseason narrative.

The Southeastern Conference will convene in Tampa on July 20 for its annual media days, where Tennessee’s coach and standout players will speak, the event will be broadcast on SEC Network and streamed via ESPN platforms, and the Vols’ 2026 season opener against Furman is set for September 5 at Neyland Stadium.
The Vols will join a lineup of SEC programs on July 20, with a schedule that includes a broadcast on the SEC Network and streaming options on ESPN platforms.
The Tennessee Volunteers will join SEC Media Days on July 20 in Tampa, where coach Josh Heupel and several players will speak. The event will be televised on SEC Network and streamed via the ESPN app and SEC Network+, while the Vols prepare to open the 2026 season against Furman at Neyland Stadium.

The Southeastern Conference announced that its annual football media days will be held in Nashville next summer, bringing together coaches, players and broadcasters for a four‑day showcase.

The SEC preseason poll forecasts Georgia as the favorite for a third straight title, with Tennessee slated eighth and four Volunteers earning preseason third‑team honors.

Media predictions place the Vols eighth in the SEC, with standout players DeSean Bishop, Wendell Moe, Arion Carter and David Sanders highlighted, while Georgia eyes a historic three‑peat.
Auburn’s preseason rankings reveal a familiar narrative: three players earn All‑SEC nods, yet the Tigers are projected to finish 12th in the SEC for the sixth straight year.
Tennessee’s running back room could see a major transformation if five‑star recruit David Gabriel Georges commits to the Volunteers. Bishop, who rose from a walk‑on to an All‑SEC player, says competition only makes him better.

The SEC’s preseason media poll has been released, highlighting Georgia as the overwhelming favorite for the conference title and revealing the All‑SEC first‑team selections that feature top talent from across the league.
Media forecasts place Tennessee eighth in the SEC, but returning All‑SEC standouts and a strong recruiting class fuel optimism for a deeper postseason run.
Coach Josh Heupel’s push for a returning starter, the emerging competition between George MacIntyre and Faizon Brandon, and the broader SEC context set the stage for a pivotal 2026 season.

With six capable backs on the roster, Tennessee is set to deepen its ground game for the upcoming season, blending proven production with promising newcomers.

Tennessee's 2026 roster features an unprecedented six running backs, headlined by Bishop's record‑setting 2025 performance and the addition of transfers and freshmen.
The nation’s No. 10 overall prospect in the 2027 class chose Tennessee, becoming the first five‑star running back to commit since Jalen Hurd in 2014.

Five-star running back David Gabriel Georges, the No. 2 prospect in the 2027 class, announced his commitment to the University of Tennessee, ending a high‑profile recruitment that pitted the Volunteers against Ohio State.

The Volunteers secured a verbal commitment from David Gabriel‑Georges, a 6‑foot, 220‑pound prospect whose speed and discipline could reshape the offense.
The pledge of five-star recruit David Gabriel Georges to the University of Tennessee marks a watershed moment for Coach Josh Heupel, who finally secures a top-rated running back despite fierce competition from Ohio State.

David Gabriel‑Georges, a top-ranked prospect, pledged to the Volunteers over Ohio State and Ole Miss, marking a pivotal win for Coach Josh Heupel as Tennessee bolsters its roster.

A look at how Alabama’s 2026 schedule stacks up, from the weakest opponent to the marquee showdown against Georgia, and what it means for the Crimson Tide’s season.

ESPN’s Football Power Index ranks the Vols No. 16 for 2026, projecting a 15.1 score, an 80.8% chance of six wins and a 20.5% playoff chance, while key defensive hires and freshman quarterback battles add intrigue.

Eleven Tennessee players earn Athlon Sports preseason All-SEC nods, highlighting a deep roster that blends home‑grown talent with impact transfers.

The newest EA Sports College Football 27 title has just been released to the public, sparking excitement across the fanbase. While the Volunteers sit at No. 20 overall with an 85 rating on both sides of the ball, several true freshmen — including quarterback Faizon Brandon — have yet to appear in the game.