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Heupel on Vols quarterbacks: ‘You never accomplish everything’
Heupel praises progress of Vols quarterbacks

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Slimmed-down Rutledge hopes to build on breakout season for Mocs
There's no doubt that Zion Rutledge had a solid first season as a starting linebacker for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga football program, but as the coaching staff was going back and looking at film from the season, they saw one thing lacking.

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Retaining these 5 starters could be pivotal in Jon Sumrall’s debut season at Florida
Jon Sumrall was admittedly frazzled during his first month as Florida’s coach.

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New Vols defensive faces on display at Orange & White game
Tennessee will wrap up spring football practice Saturday afternoon with the Orange & White game inside Neyland Stadium, giving fans a chance to see the new-look Nittany Lions defense.

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Alabama’s spring game offers a glimpse of the Tide’s next starting QB, Mack or Russell
Alabama didn't need to turn to the transfer portal or the recruiting trail to find a replacement for potential first-round draft pick Ty Simpson.

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Fewer players from outside the Power Four are being selected in the NFL draft
Just like Cinderella teams have become less of a factor at the NCAA men's basketball tournament, fewer longshots are reaching the NFL draft from small schools.

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Ranvier preparing to face pressure of kicking for Vols
Tennessee's 2025 football season contained eight wins, five losses, one trip to the Music City Bowl and one gargantuan, "What if?"

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NIL deals and players’ reactions to them give NFL teams another tool to evaluate draft prospects
The NIL deals that are transforming college sports are also allowing NFL teams to gain insight into how a young player will react to having money before they get a big pro contract.

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Healthy Ricumstrict ready to make a defensive difference for Mocs
While Anton Ricumstrict would not have scripted an injury last season that limited the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga edge rusher to just the final four games of the season, in hindsight it could be a blessing — for both him and the UTC 2026 roster.

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Moss ready to be ‘best DB’ for the Vols this season
Former Kansas State safety Qua Moss was the first player to commit to Tennessee during January's two-week window of the NCAA transfer portal.
