The Tennessee Volunteers finish the season with an overall record of 8-5 after a devastating last second loss in the Music City Bowl. Illinois defeated the Vols 30-28 by a successful field goal as time expired.

Josh Heupel has already taken a step to change things up, firing defensive coordinator Tim Banks. Veteran Jim Knowles now takes over following the bowl, set to finalize his staff which could come with more changes. After that comes the transfer portal, where Tennessee obviously needs to attack.

Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel made a questionable decision in the Music City Bowl that could have a negative impact on the program in 2026. The Vols were in a similar position in the Music City Bowl against Illinois as they were in 2023 in the Citrus Bowl against Iowa.

The Music City Bowl held it's press conference on Monday afternoon in Nashville, Tennessee. The Tennessee football program was represented by three coaches during Monday's press conference, including the head coach. The Vols' head coach Josh Heupel met with the press to preview the bowl match-up with Illinois.

Is there a plan for Tennessee freshman quarterback George MacIntyre to play in the Music City Bowl? Here's what Josh Heupel said.

Josh Heupel indicated that Tennessee plans to add a quarterback from the transfer portal unless Joey Aguilar gains an extra season of eligibility.

The Tennessee Volunteers are getting closer and closer to their final game of the 2025 football season. The Vols will travel to Nashville at the end of the mont

The Tennessee Vols' 2025 season wasn't a disaster, but it also didn't go the way many fans had hoped. A combination of ill-timed mistakes, injuries, and unexpected roster issues (losing quarterback Nico Iamaleava during spring practice and the Boo Carter saga) created too much adversity for a young