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QB Jared Curtis flipping to Vandy not only recruiting surprise this year

The changing landscape of college football means the nation's premier recruits are no longer signing with the same handful of programs.

By STEVE MEGARGEE / The Associated Press December 3, 2025

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Nashville Christian quarterback Jared Curtis (2) scrambles out of the pocket during the TSSAA Division II-A BlueCross Bowl state championship game at Chattanooga's Finley Stadium on Dec. 1, 2022.

No. 13 Vols play ‘awful basketball’ in loss at Syracuse

Tennessee junior forward Jaylen Carey scored a career-high 22 points Tuesday night.

By David Paschall December 2, 2025

Tennessee Athletics photo / Tennessee guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie drives in for a second-half layup during Tuesday night's 62-60 loss at Syracuse in the ACC/SEC Challenge.

Tennessee recruit Fife from Chattooga among area’s top class of 2027 football prospects

With a handful of elite collegiate football programs after his immense talent, Kadin Fife pledged his commitment early, as the junior four-star defensive lineman deemed the University of Tennessee as "the place to be."

By Patrick MacCoon December 2, 2025

Staff Photo by Patrick MacCoon / Chattooga High School junior four-star defensive lineman Kadin Fife recently committed to the Tennessee Volunteers over a year ahead of Early Signing Day for the Class of 2027 and is one of the Chattanooga area's top recruits.

Aguilar now in need of new final memory with the Vols

Tennessee graduate transfer quarterback Joey Aguilar needs a new final memory regarding his time with the Volunteers.

By David Paschall December 1, 2025

Tennessee Athletics photo by Andrew Ferguson / Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar doesn't want his last memory with the Volunteers being Saturday's 45-24 home loss to Vanderbilt.

Paschall: Smart the new Spurrier of SEC title games, but Bama looms

Lane Kiffin can evoke memories of Steve Spurrier when it comes to his visor-wearing and his verbal digs at the opposition.

By David Paschall November 30, 2025

University of Georgia photo by Conor Dillon / After holding up the Governor's Cup trophy following Friday's 16-9 downing of Georgia Tech inside Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Georgia football coach Kirby Smart will try to hold up the Southeastern Conference championship trophy this Saturday when the Bulldogs face Alabama in the same venue.

Lady Vols’ five-game winning streak ends with loss at UCLA

Gabriela Jaquez scored 29 points on 10-of-14 shooting as the third-ranked UCLA women's basketball team defeated No. 14 Tennessee on Sunday in Los Angeles.

By The Associated Press November 30, 2025

AP photo by Damian Dovarganes / UCLA forward Amanda Muse (33) and guard Christina Karamouzi Siegel battle for possession with Tennessee guard Talaysia Cooper, right, and forward Zee Spearman during the second half of Sunday's game in Los Angeles.

AP Top 25: Georgia rises to No. 3; Vols’ ranked streak ends at 33 polls

The Associated Press poll's top five got a shuffle Sunday with a week to go before the 12-team bracket is set for the College Football Playoff.

By ERIC OLSON / The Associated Press November 30, 2025

AP photo by Wade Payne / Tennessee tight end Ethan Davis (0) is tackled by Vanderbilt linebacker Bryan Longwell during Saturday's SEC and regular-season finale for both teams at Knoxville's Neyland Stadium.

Pavia shreds Vols defense to lead Vandy to first 10-win season

Vanderbilt's greatest football season as a Southeastern Conference member now includes a win over Tennessee.

By David Paschall November 29, 2025

Vanderbilt Athletics photo / Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia led the Commodores to a resounding 45-24 win over Tennessee on Saturday afternoon inside Neyland Stadium.

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Hargis: After ugly loss for Vols, Heupel must make some changes

Josh Heupel walked to the podium for Saturday night's postgame news conference like a man preparing to deliver a eulogy.

By Stephen Hargis November 29, 2025

AP photo by Wade Payne / Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel watches as the Vols warm up for Saturday's home and regular-season finale against Vanderbilt at Knoxville's Neyland Stadium.

Vols notebook: Pavia states Heisman case during dismantling of Tennessee

One week after throwing for a career-best 484 yards, versatile Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia rushed for a career-high 165 yards.