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Ryan Sylvia
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· Jul 1
I am thrilled to announce that I will continue my coverage of all things Tennessee Athletics with Rocky Top Insider going forward!
I'm excited to join the great team at RTI with football season right around the corner!
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I'm excited to join the great team at RTI with football season right around the corner!
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Illinois HC Bret Bielema on playing Tennessee in the Music City Bowl:
"We are excited to accept the invitation to a first-class bowl game against a quality SEC opponent in Tennessee."
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"We are excited to accept the invitation to a first-class bowl game against a quality SEC opponent in Tennessee."
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What Illinois Football HC Bret Bielema Said About Playing Tennessee in Music City Bowl | Rocky Top Insider
What Illinois football head coach Bret Bielema said about the team's designation to play Tennessee in the Music City Bowl.
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December 7, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Illinois HC Bret Bielema on playing Tennessee in the Music City Bowl:
"We are excited to accept the invitation to a first-class bowl game against a quality SEC opponent in Tennessee."
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"We are excited to accept the invitation to a first-class bowl game against a quality SEC opponent in Tennessee."
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Tennessee football HC Josh Heupel on the Music City Bowl designation:
"The opportunity to prepare and compete against an outstanding Big Ten opponent the caliber of Illinois is one we look forward to."
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"The opportunity to prepare and compete against an outstanding Big Ten opponent the caliber of Illinois is one we look forward to."
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What Tennessee Football HC Josh Heupel Said About Being Named to Music City Bowl | Rocky Top Insider
What Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel said about his team's designation in the Music City Bowl to round out the 2025 season.
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December 7, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Tennessee football HC Josh Heupel on the Music City Bowl designation:
"The opportunity to prepare and compete against an outstanding Big Ten opponent the caliber of Illinois is one we look forward to."
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"The opportunity to prepare and compete against an outstanding Big Ten opponent the caliber of Illinois is one we look forward to."
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According to a report from On3's Brett McMurphy, Tennessee football will play Illinois in the Music City Bowl ⬇️
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Tennessee Football Reportedly Has its 2025 Bowl Game Designation | Rocky Top Insider
Tennessee football has reportedly received its bowl game designation following the 2025 season under Josh Heupel.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:58 PM
According to a report from On3's Brett McMurphy, Tennessee football will play Illinois in the Music City Bowl ⬇️
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Former Alabama, current Ohio State star talks SEC vs. Big Ten:
"SEC, you’re playing every weekend, you’re playing comp, big comp every week."
"Big Ten, you’re gonna have four, five games maybe where you’re going to have to play high-level competition."
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"SEC, you’re playing every weekend, you’re playing comp, big comp every week."
"Big Ten, you’re gonna have four, five games maybe where you’re going to have to play high-level competition."
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Former Alabama, Current Ohio State Player Explains Why SEC is Tougher than the Big Ten | Rocky Top Insider
Former Alabama football safety and current Ohio State star Caleb Downs explained the difference between the SEC and Big Ten.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Former Alabama, current Ohio State star talks SEC vs. Big Ten:
"SEC, you’re playing every weekend, you’re playing comp, big comp every week."
"Big Ten, you’re gonna have four, five games maybe where you’re going to have to play high-level competition."
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"SEC, you’re playing every weekend, you’re playing comp, big comp every week."
"Big Ten, you’re gonna have four, five games maybe where you’re going to have to play high-level competition."
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How each Tennessee football transfer from this past off-season fared in 2025 ⬇️
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Tennessee Football 2025 Outgoing Transfer Tracker: Season Recap | Rocky Top Insider
How players that transferred out of Tennessee football this past offseason did with their new team during the 2025 season.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM
How each Tennessee football transfer from this past off-season fared in 2025 ⬇️
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Former Tennessee RB coach Jerry Mack just won the CUSA Championship in his first year as the head coach of Kennesaw State ⬇️
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Former Tennessee Assistant Wins Conference Title in First Year as Head Coach at New School | Rocky Top Insider
Former Josh Heupel Era Tennessee football assistant coach Jerry Mack has already won the conference title at his new school.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Former Tennessee RB coach Jerry Mack just won the CUSA Championship in his first year as the head coach of Kennesaw State ⬇️
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Tennessee four-star linebacker signee TJ White has been named Mississippi Gatorade Player of the Year ⬇️
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Tennessee Football Prized Signee Wins His State's Gatorade Player of the Year | Rocky Top Insider
One of Tennessee football's top signings of the 2026 class from Wednesday is his state's Gatorade Player of the Year.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Tennessee four-star linebacker signee TJ White has been named Mississippi Gatorade Player of the Year ⬇️
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Josh Heupel on five-star Tennessee QB signee Faizon Brandon:
"He’s a scramble-to-throw guy first, but man, when he does tuck it, he’s got the ability to be a weapon and pick up massive yards with his feet."
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"He’s a scramble-to-throw guy first, but man, when he does tuck it, he’s got the ability to be a weapon and pick up massive yards with his feet."
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What Josh Heupel Said About Tennessee's Full 2026 Signing Class on The Mike Keith Show | Rocky Top Insider
Transcript of Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel talking on 'The Mike Keith Show' after early signing day.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Josh Heupel on five-star Tennessee QB signee Faizon Brandon:
"He’s a scramble-to-throw guy first, but man, when he does tuck it, he’s got the ability to be a weapon and pick up massive yards with his feet."
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"He’s a scramble-to-throw guy first, but man, when he does tuck it, he’s got the ability to be a weapon and pick up massive yards with his feet."
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Josh Heupel on 4-star WR signee Tyreek King:
"All of his classmates at his high school, all of his extended family, everybody that he’s grown up with, super fans of Tennessee. I think that’s important that you have those guys inside of your locker room."
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"All of his classmates at his high school, all of his extended family, everybody that he’s grown up with, super fans of Tennessee. I think that’s important that you have those guys inside of your locker room."
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Why Josh Heupel Thinks Local Four-Star WR Tyreek King Will be an 'Important' Piece for Tennessee | Rocky Top Insider
Tennessee football four-star wide receiver signee Tyreek King is more than just a big-time talent for Josh Heupel.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Josh Heupel on 4-star WR signee Tyreek King:
"All of his classmates at his high school, all of his extended family, everybody that he’s grown up with, super fans of Tennessee. I think that’s important that you have those guys inside of your locker room."
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"All of his classmates at his high school, all of his extended family, everybody that he’s grown up with, super fans of Tennessee. I think that’s important that you have those guys inside of your locker room."
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Josh Heupel explains the process of attacking the transfer portal this offseason for Tennessee football ⬇️
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Josh Heupel Explains Process of Attacking the Transfer Portal for Tennessee Football | Rocky Top Insider
Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel gave his thoughts on using the transfer portal this offseason for the Vols.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Josh Heupel explains the process of attacking the transfer portal this offseason for Tennessee football ⬇️
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How Tennessee football's 2026 signing class ranks:
- 247: No. 3 nationally, No. 1 SEC
- 247 Composite: No. 7 nationally, No. 3 SEC
- Rivals: No. 9 nationally, No. 4 SEC
- Rivals Industry: No. 7 nationally, No. 3 SEC
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- 247: No. 3 nationally, No. 1 SEC
- 247 Composite: No. 7 nationally, No. 3 SEC
- Rivals: No. 9 nationally, No. 4 SEC
- Rivals Industry: No. 7 nationally, No. 3 SEC
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Where Tennessee Football's 2026 Signing Class Ranks Nationally | Rocky Top Insider
Comparing Tennessee football's signing class to the rest of the country after a successful day of flips and commitments.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
How Tennessee football's 2026 signing class ranks:
- 247: No. 3 nationally, No. 1 SEC
- 247 Composite: No. 7 nationally, No. 3 SEC
- Rivals: No. 9 nationally, No. 4 SEC
- Rivals Industry: No. 7 nationally, No. 3 SEC
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- 247: No. 3 nationally, No. 1 SEC
- 247 Composite: No. 7 nationally, No. 3 SEC
- Rivals: No. 9 nationally, No. 4 SEC
- Rivals Industry: No. 7 nationally, No. 3 SEC
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Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell after the win at Stanford:
"I do think our team is getting better. It is not necessarily translating the way I want it to, but we did a good job of sharing the ball down the stretch."
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"I do think our team is getting better. It is not necessarily translating the way I want it to, but we did a good job of sharing the ball down the stretch."
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Everything Lady Vols Basketball HC Kim Caldwell Said After Beating Stanford on the Road | Rocky Top Insider
Transcript of Lady Vols basketball head coach Kim Caldwell meeting with the media after the win at Stanford.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell after the win at Stanford:
"I do think our team is getting better. It is not necessarily translating the way I want it to, but we did a good job of sharing the ball down the stretch."
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"I do think our team is getting better. It is not necessarily translating the way I want it to, but we did a good job of sharing the ball down the stretch."
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Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell:
"A very, very ugly win on the road, but I was happy we could pull it out. I did not think we were going to. Made a lot of mistakes that we should not be making down the stretch... But I was really proud of our team."
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"A very, very ugly win on the road, but I was happy we could pull it out. I did not think we were going to. Made a lot of mistakes that we should not be making down the stretch... But I was really proud of our team."
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Everything Lady Vols Basketball HC Kim Caldwell Said After Beating Stanford on the Road | Rocky Top Insider
Transcript of Lady Vols basketball head coach Kim Caldwell meeting with the media after the win at Stanford.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell:
"A very, very ugly win on the road, but I was happy we could pull it out. I did not think we were going to. Made a lot of mistakes that we should not be making down the stretch... But I was really proud of our team."
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"A very, very ugly win on the road, but I was happy we could pull it out. I did not think we were going to. Made a lot of mistakes that we should not be making down the stretch... But I was really proud of our team."
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That was a really strong game from Lady Vols freshman point guard Mia Pauldo in the win at Stanford.
- 14 points
- 6/10 fg
- 2/4 3pt
- 3 reb
- 1 ast
- 2 stl
- 0 to
Looked much more in control ⬇️
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- 14 points
- 6/10 fg
- 2/4 3pt
- 3 reb
- 1 ast
- 2 stl
- 0 to
Looked much more in control ⬇️
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Three Quick Takeaways: Lady Vols Earn Important Win at Stanford Behind Talaysia Cooper's Takeover | Rocky Top Insider
Three thoughts from Lady Vols basketball's trip to play Stanford in the 2025 ACC/SEC Challenge on Wednesday night.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:42 AM
That was a really strong game from Lady Vols freshman point guard Mia Pauldo in the win at Stanford.
- 14 points
- 6/10 fg
- 2/4 3pt
- 3 reb
- 1 ast
- 2 stl
- 0 to
Looked much more in control ⬇️
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- 14 points
- 6/10 fg
- 2/4 3pt
- 3 reb
- 1 ast
- 2 stl
- 0 to
Looked much more in control ⬇️
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Talaysia Cooper put together an incredible all-around game in the Lady Vols' win at Stanford:
- 19 points
- 6 assists
- 2 rebounds
- 10 steals
- 1 block
- the game-winning shot
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- 19 points
- 6 assists
- 2 rebounds
- 10 steals
- 1 block
- the game-winning shot
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Three Quick Takeaways: Lady Vols Earn Important Win at Stanford Behind Talaysia Cooper's Takeover | Rocky Top Insider
Three thoughts from Lady Vols basketball's trip to play Stanford in the 2025 ACC/SEC Challenge on Wednesday night.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Talaysia Cooper put together an incredible all-around game in the Lady Vols' win at Stanford:
- 19 points
- 6 assists
- 2 rebounds
- 10 steals
- 1 block
- the game-winning shot
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- 19 points
- 6 assists
- 2 rebounds
- 10 steals
- 1 block
- the game-winning shot
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Lady Vols trail Stanford by two points after one quarter.
Tennessee is getting smoked on the glass, 16-6. Stanford has six offensive rebounds for six second-chance points.
Tennessee is getting smoked on the glass, 16-6. Stanford has six offensive rebounds for six second-chance points.
December 4, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Lady Vols trail Stanford by two points after one quarter.
Tennessee is getting smoked on the glass, 16-6. Stanford has six offensive rebounds for six second-chance points.
Tennessee is getting smoked on the glass, 16-6. Stanford has six offensive rebounds for six second-chance points.
Lady Vols basketball starters at Stanford:
- Talaysia Cooper
- Deniya Prawl
- Zee Spearman
- Nya Robertson
- Janiah Barker
- Talaysia Cooper
- Deniya Prawl
- Zee Spearman
- Nya Robertson
- Janiah Barker
December 4, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Lady Vols basketball starters at Stanford:
- Talaysia Cooper
- Deniya Prawl
- Zee Spearman
- Nya Robertson
- Janiah Barker
- Talaysia Cooper
- Deniya Prawl
- Zee Spearman
- Nya Robertson
- Janiah Barker
Tennessee football on the right side of another flip today.
Vols take defensive lineman JJ Finch from Alabama.
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Vols take defensive lineman JJ Finch from Alabama.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Tennessee football on the right side of another flip today.
Vols take defensive lineman JJ Finch from Alabama.
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Vols take defensive lineman JJ Finch from Alabama.
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Tennessee four-star athlete commit Salesi Moa has flipped to Utah ⬇️
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Tennessee Football Loses Elite Athlete Commit on Signing Day to Home State School | Rocky Top Insider
Tennessee football has officially lost the commitment of four-star athlete commit Salesi Moa to Utah, his home state school.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Tennessee four-star athlete commit Salesi Moa has flipped to Utah ⬇️
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Lady Vols are 7.5-point road favorites at Stanford tonight.
Tip-off is set for 9:15 p.m. ET ⬇️
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Tip-off is set for 9:15 p.m. ET ⬇️
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December 3, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Lady Vols are 7.5-point road favorites at Stanford tonight.
Tip-off is set for 9:15 p.m. ET ⬇️
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Tip-off is set for 9:15 p.m. ET ⬇️
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Tennessee pulls off another signing day win.
The Vols land four-star EDGE Jordan Carter over Texas, Georgia Tech and Auburn.
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The Vols land four-star EDGE Jordan Carter over Texas, Georgia Tech and Auburn.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Tennessee pulls off another signing day win.
The Vols land four-star EDGE Jordan Carter over Texas, Georgia Tech and Auburn.
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The Vols land four-star EDGE Jordan Carter over Texas, Georgia Tech and Auburn.
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Josh Heupel on 5⭐️ QB Faizon Brandon:
"Played at an elite level for a long time. His body continued to develop. He’s got a great mind. He’s extremely quick-minded. You combine all those factors, really excited about having him in the quarterback room and competing next fall."
"Played at an elite level for a long time. His body continued to develop. He’s got a great mind. He’s extremely quick-minded. You combine all those factors, really excited about having him in the quarterback room and competing next fall."
Josh Heupel 'Really Excited' About Tennessee's Five-Star QB Signee Faizon Brandon | Rocky Top Insider
What Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel said about the signing of five-star quarterback Faizon Brandon.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Josh Heupel on 5⭐️ QB Faizon Brandon:
"Played at an elite level for a long time. His body continued to develop. He’s got a great mind. He’s extremely quick-minded. You combine all those factors, really excited about having him in the quarterback room and competing next fall."
"Played at an elite level for a long time. His body continued to develop. He’s got a great mind. He’s extremely quick-minded. You combine all those factors, really excited about having him in the quarterback room and competing next fall."
BREAKING: Tennessee football has flipped four-star athlete Legend Bey back from Ohio State.
The top-150 recruit has officially signed with the Vols.
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The top-150 recruit has officially signed with the Vols.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
BREAKING: Tennessee football has flipped four-star athlete Legend Bey back from Ohio State.
The top-150 recruit has officially signed with the Vols.
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The top-150 recruit has officially signed with the Vols.
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Which Tennessee football 2026 signees are early enrolling ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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Who is Early Enrolling, Who is Not for Tennessee Football in the 2026 Class | Rocky Top Insider
The list of who is early enrolling and who isn't for Tennessee football on the first day of the 2026 early signing period.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Which Tennessee football 2026 signees are early enrolling ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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Tennessee pulls off a strong signing day flip.
Vols bring in four-star edge Carter Gooden from UCLA. He is the No. 90 player in the class (247).
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Vols bring in four-star edge Carter Gooden from UCLA. He is the No. 90 player in the class (247).
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BREAKING: Tennessee Football Flips Four-Star Defensive Lineman From UCLA | Rocky Top Insider
Tennessee football flips four-star UCLA defensive lineman commit Carter Gooden during the early signing period.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Tennessee pulls off a strong signing day flip.
Vols bring in four-star edge Carter Gooden from UCLA. He is the No. 90 player in the class (247).
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Vols bring in four-star edge Carter Gooden from UCLA. He is the No. 90 player in the class (247).
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