Tennessee Volunteers
SEC
8-5 (4-4 conf)
SP+ #19AP #11
Ratings
2025
- SP+
- 15.0 (#19)
- SP+ Offense
- 39.3
- SP+ Defense
- 25.4
- SRS
- 11.7
- FPI
- 14.3
- Elo
- 1787
- Talent
- 867
- Recruiting
- 278 (#11)
Schedule
record 8–5
Schedule
51st
toughest of 136
Offenses faced
44th
toughest of 136
Defenses faced
62nd
toughest of 136
Strength of schedule — how tough this team's opponents are, ranked 1 (hardest) to 136 (easiest) · 1 FCS game.
| Wk | Opponent | SP+ | Score | Margin | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NSyracuse | -13.1 | 45-26 | +19 | W |
| 2 | vsEast Tennessee State | FCS | 72-17 | +55 | W |
| 3 | vsGeorgia | +24.1 | 41-44 | -3 | L |
| 4 | vsUAB | -15.8 | 56-24 | +32 | W |
| 5 | @Mississippi State | +4.1 | 41-34 | +7 | W |
| 7 | vsArkansas | +5.1 | 34-31 | +3 | W |
| 8 | @Alabama | +14.8 | 20-37 | -17 | L |
| 9 | @Kentucky | +1.8 | 56-34 | +22 | W |
| 10 | vsOklahoma | +18.3 | 27-33 | -6 | L |
| 12 | vsNew Mexico State | -15.5 | 42-9 | +33 | W |
| 13 | @Florida | +3.5 | 31-11 | +20 | W |
| 14 | vsVanderbilt | +20.3 | 24-45 | -21 | L |
| 1 ·P | NIllinois | +12.9 | 28-30 | -2 | L |
Quarterbacks · 4
2025 · 110
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 1st | Joey Aguilar | SR | 6'3" | 225 | — |
| QB | 2nd | Jake Merklinger | FR | 6'3" | 215 | ★★★★ |
| QB | 3rd | George MacIntyre | FR | 6'6" | 195 | ★★★★ |
| QB | 4th | Mason Phillips | FR | 6'1" | 180 | — |
Running Backs · 6
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB | 1st | DeSean Bishop | SO | 5'10" | 208 | ★★★ |
| RB | 2nd | Star Thomas | SR | 6'0" | 210 | — |
| RB | 3rd | Peyton Lewis | SO | 6'1" | 212 | ★★★★ |
| RB | 4th | Daune Morris | FR | 5'10" | 195 | ★★★★ |
| RB | 5th | Justin Baker | FR | 5'10" | 210 | ★★★ |
| RB | 6th | Hunter Barnes | JR | 6'0" | 196 | — |
Wide Receivers · 16
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 1st | Chris Brazzell II | JR | 6'5" | 200 | ★★★ |
| WR | 2nd | Mike Matthews | SO | 6'1" | 200 | ★★★★★ |
| WR | 3rd | Braylon Staley | FR | 6'0" | 190 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 4th | Radarious Jackson | FR | 6'2" | 210 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 5th | Braylon Harmon | FR | 5'9" | 185 | — |
| WR | 6th | Joakim Dodson | FR | 6'0" | 190 | ★★★ |
| WR | 7th | Travis Smith Jr. | FR | 6'3" | 210 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 8th | Tommy Winton III | JR | 5'10" | 200 | — |
| WR | 9th | Nathan Roberts | SO | 6'4" | 214 | — |
| WR | 10th | Trey Weary | JR | 6'2" | 185 | — |
| WR | — | Carson Whitehead | JR | 5'10" | 178 | — |
| WR | — | Jack-Henry Jakobik | SO | 6'4" | 203 | — |
| WR | — | Ben Petermann | FR | 6'2" | 208 | — |
| WR | — | Malcolm Kinzer | FR | 6'2" | 196 | — |
| WR | — | Amari Jefferson | FR | 6'0" | 207 | — |
| WR | — | Deon Hardin | JR | 6'0" | 178 | — |
Tight Ends · 6
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE | 1st | Miles Kitselman | SR | 6'5" | 255 | — |
| TE | 2nd | Ethan Davis | SO | 6'5" | 245 | ★★★★ |
| TE | 3rd | Dasaahn Brame | FR | 6'4" | 230 | — |
| TE | 4th | Jack Van Dorselaer | FR | 6'5" | 236 | ★★★★ |
| TE | 5th | Cole Harrison | FR | 6'5" | 238 | — |
| TE | — | Seamus Meagher | SR | 6'4" | 252 | — |
Offensive Line · 16
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL | — | William Satterwhite | FR | 6'3" | 305 | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Jeremias Heard | FR | 6'8" | 333 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Lance Heard | JR | 6'6" | 330 | ★★★★★ |
| OL | — | Antoni Ogumoro | FR | 6'4" | 320 | — |
| OL | — | Sam Pendleton | SO | 6'4" | 310 | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Nic Moore | FR | 6'3" | 315 | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Charlie Powell III | FR | 6'3" | 295 | — |
| OL | — | Bennett Warren | FR | 6'7" | 325 | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Gus Hill | JR | 6'4" | 300 | — |
| OL | — | David Sanders Jr. | FR | 6'6" | 305 | ★★★★★ |
| OL | — | Max Anderson | FR | 6'5" | 311 | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Jesse Perry | FR | 6'6" | 320 | — |
| OL | — | Brian Grant | JR | 6'7" | 325 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Shamurad Umarov | SO | 6'7" | 330 | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Wendell Moe Jr. | JR | 6'2" | 330 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Gage Ginther | FR | 6'5" | 311 | ★★★ |
Defensive Line · 25
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | 1st | Joshua Josephs | SR | 6'3" | 240 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 2nd | Daevin Hobbs | JR | 6'4" | 290 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 3rd | Dominic Bailey | SR | 6'3" | 292 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 4th | Tyre West | SR | 6'3" | 290 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 5th | Tyree Weathersby | SO | 6'5" | 265 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 6th | Bryson Eason | SR | 6'3" | 315 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 7th | Jordan Ross | SO | 6'5" | 245 | ★★★★★ |
| DL | 8th | Caleb Herring | JR | 6'5" | 245 | — |
| DL | 9th | Nathan Robinson | SO | 6'6" | 300 | — |
| DL | 10th | Jaxson Moi | SR | 6'2" | 305 | ★★★ |
| DL | 11th | Mariyon Dye | FR | 6'5" | 264 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 12th | Charles House III | FR | 6'3" | 295 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 13th | Ethan Utley | FR | 6'3" | 270 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 14th | Jamal Wallace | JR | 6'3" | 313 | — |
| DL | 15th | Carson Gentle | FR | 6'3" | 256 | — |
| DL | 16th | Christian Gass | FR | 6'3" | 217 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 17th | Mike Bethea II | JR | 6'1" | 215 | — |
| DL | 18th | Isaiah Campbell | FR | 6'4" | 282 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 19th | Kellen Lindstrom | FR | 6'5" | 240 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 20th | Emmanuel Okoye | SO | 6'5" | 243 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 21st | Herb Gray | FR | 6'3" | 288 | ★★★ |
| DL | 22nd | Josh Schell | JR | 6'4" | 265 | — |
| DL | — | Jayden Loftin | FR | 6'4" | 255 | ★★★★ |
| DL | — | Joshua Helsdon | JR | 6'4" | 290 | — |
| DL | — | Isaiah Inge | FR | 6'1" | 292 | — |
Linebackers · 10
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB | 1st | Edwin Spillman | FR | 6'1" | 230 | ★★★ |
| LB | 2nd | Arion Carter | JR | 6'1" | 235 | — |
| LB | 3rd | Jeremiah Telander | JR | 6'2" | 235 | — |
| LB | 4th | Ben Bolton | JR | 6'3" | 233 | — |
| LB | 5th | Jaedon Harmon | FR | 6'0" | 215 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 6th | Jadon Perlotte | FR | 6'4" | 210 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 7th | Jordan Burns | FR | 6'1" | 224 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 8th | Brenden Anes | FR | 6'2" | 223 | — |
| LB | 9th | Ryan Scott | FR | 6'0" | 218 | — |
| LB | — | Grier Short | FR | 6'1" | 219 | — |
Defensive Backs · 21
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB | 1st | Edrees Farooq | SO | 6'0" | 200 | — |
| DB | 2nd | Andre Turrentine | SR | 5'11" | 195 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 3rd | Jalen McMurray | SR | 6'0" | 187 | ★★★ |
| DB | 4th | Colton Hood | SO | 6'0" | 195 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 5th | Boo Carter | SO | 5'11" | 200 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 6th | Ty Redmond | FR | 6'2" | 192 | — |
| DB | 7th | Kaleb Beasley | SO | 6'1" | 200 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 8th | Tre Poteat | FR | 6'0" | 190 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 9th | William Wright | SR | 6'0" | 198 | ★★★★★ |
| DB | 10th | Sidney Walton | FR | 6'1" | 196 | — |
| DB | 11th | Timothy Merritt | FR | 6'1" | 185 | ★★★ |
| DB | 12th | Montrell Bandy | SR | 6'3" | 194 | — |
| DB | 13th | Rickey Gibson III | JR | 6'0" | 185 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 14th | Marcus Goree Jr. | FR | 6'1" | 185 | ★★★ |
| DB | 15th | Dylan Lewis | FR | 6'0" | 187 | ★★★ |
| DB | — | Jermod McCoy | JR | 6'0" | 193 | — |
| DB | — | Jourdan Thomas | JR | 6'2" | 205 | ★★★ |
| DB | — | Andre Stewart | JR | 6'0" | 185 | ★★★ |
| DB | — | Colin Brazzell | FR | 6'1" | 175 | — |
| DB | — | Steele Katina | FR | 6'1" | 200 | — |
| DB | — | Jackson Mathews | FR | 6'0" | 192 | — |
Special Teams · 6
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | 1st | Bennett Brady | JR | 6'1" | 210 | — |
| LS | — | John Rosen | FR | 6'2" | 239 | — |
| P | 1st | Jackson Ross | JR | 6'4" | 205 | ★★ |
| PK | 1st | Max Gilbert | SO | 6'0" | 200 | — |
| PK | 2nd | Josh Turbyville | JR | 6'2" | 200 | — |
| PK | — | Grady Dangerfield | FR | 6'0" | 220 | — |
2025 · pct vs FBS
SP+ Off
39.396
Off PPA
+0.3295
Pass PPA
+0.4189
Rush PPA
+0.2493
Success
50%98
Explosive
1.2557
PlayerMedian (50th)percentile vs league
SP+ Trend
points vs avg team
— Overall— Offense— Defense
SP+ = opponent-adjusted points vs an average team. Overall & Offense higher = better; Defense lower = better.
Advanced
2025 · opponent-adjusted PPA / play
| Split | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | +0.32 | +0.15 |
| Passing | +0.41 | +0.20 |
| Rushing | +0.24 | +0.10 |
| 1st Down | +0.15 | -0.03 |
| 2nd Down | +0.30 | +0.23 |
| 3rd Down | +0.75 | +0.43 |
Scoring Trend
2025 · pts/game
PPG For
40.8
PPG Against
28.8
Differential
+12.0
— Points for— Points against
dots: W / LResults
2025
- Overall
- 8-4
- Home
- 4-3
- Away
- 3-1
- Neutral
- 1-0
- Conference
- 4-4
- Non-Conference
- 4-0
- One-Score (≤8)
- 2-2
- Avg Margin
- +12.0
Situational Splits
2025 · record · pts
| Split | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | |||
| Home | 4-3 | 42.3 | 29.0 |
| Away | 3-1 | 37.0 | 29.0 |
| Neutral | 1-1 | 36.5 | 28.0 |
| Competition | |||
| vs Ranked (SP+ 25) | 0-5 | 28.0 | 37.8 |
| Conference | 4-4 | 34.3 | 33.6 |
| Non-conference | 4-1 | 48.6 | 21.2 |
Season History · last 12
3 AP top-10 · 9 postseason
| Season | Record | Conf | SP+ | AP | Post |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8-4 | 4-4 | #19 | #11 | 0-1 |
| 2024 | 10-2 | 6-2 | #9 | #4 | 0-1 |
| 2023 | 8-4 | 4-4 | #14 | #9 | 1-0 |
| 2022 | 10-2 | 6-2 | #5 | #2 | 1-0 |
| 2021 | 7-5 | 4-4 | #10 | — | 0-1 |
| 2020 | 3-7 | 3-7 | #63 | — | — |
| 2019 | 7-5 | 5-3 | #29 | — | 1-0 |
| 2018 | 5-7 | 2-6 | #48 | — | — |
| 2017 | 4-8 | 0-8 | #67 | — | — |
| 2016 | 8-4 | 4-4 | #15 | — | 1-0 |
| 2015 | 8-4 | 5-3 | #12 | — | 1-0 |
| 2014 | 6-6 | 3-5 | #30 | — | 1-0 |
Recent Form · last 5
2-3 SU · 1-3 ATS · O2/U2
Betting Profile
2025 · 12 w/ line
| Straight up | 8-5 |
| ATS | 5-742% |
| Over / Under | 8-4 O-U |
| — ATS splits — | |
| As favorite | 4-6 |
| As underdog | 1-1 |
| Home | 2-5 |
| Away | 2-2 |
vs closing line · splits show cover–no cover
Recruiting Classes
avg #13 · 126 blue-chip
■ 5★■ 4★■ 3★202 rated signees
| Class | Natl | Pts | 5★ | 4★ | 3★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #11 | 278 | 1 | 16 | 4 |
| 2024 | #14 | 267 | 2 | 11 | 4 |
| 2023 | #10 | 277 | 1 | 13 | 6 |
| 2022 | #18 | 233 | 0 | 7 | 8 |
| 2021 | #16 | 240 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 2020 | #10 | 262 | 0 | 13 | 4 |
| 2019 | #13 | 269 | 2 | 8 | 4 |
| 2018 | #21 | 231 | 0 | 5 | 12 |
| 2017 | #17 | 237 | 1 | 5 | 13 |
| 2016 | #14 | 254 | 0 | 8 | 5 |
247Sports composite · class rank vs all FBS
Roster Talent
talent #16
Returning prod 22%Departed 78%
Portal in 7net -17Out 24
Talent composite866.6 #16 / 134
Portal avg stars (in / out)3.1 / 3.2
Returning usage (pass / rush / rec)3 / 28 / 39
Notable Portal Moves
| ▲ | Sam Pendleton | IOL | 4★ | ← Notre Dame |
| ▲ | Wendell Moe Jr. | IOL | 3★ | ← Arizona |
| ▲ | Colton Hood | CB | 3★ | ← Colorado |
| ▲ | Amari Jefferson | WR | 3★ | ← Alabama |
| ▼ | Nico Iamaleava | QB | 5★ | → UCLA |
| ▼ | Mike Matthews | WR | 4★ | → — |
| ▼ | Jayson Jenkins | DL | 4★ | → Florida State |
| ▼ | Squirrel White | WR | 4★ | → Florida State |
returning PPA · portal · talent composite · 2025
Injury Report · 0
No injuries reported.
Team News
20 items
- 2026 Tennessee football preview: David Sanders Jr.2026 Tennessee football preview: Offensive lineman David Sanders Jr.TENN9h
- Josh Heupel likely to absorb a loss to Shane Beamer, but it shouldn't be too much of a surprise for TennesseeTennessee could be on the verge of losing a target they once were in a good spot with.TENN10h
- 2027 Three-Star LB Jackson Ross Commits to South CarolinaSouth Carolina stays hot on the recruiting trail with their fourth addition to the class of the week. Three-star linebacker Jackson Ross announces his commitmen
- 2026 Tennessee football preview: Jesse Perry2026 Tennessee football preview: Offensive lineman Jesse Perry
- Former NFL MVP Cam Newton is quietly influencing the Tennessee Vols' future offense under Josh HeupelFormer NFL MVP and Carolina Panthers legend Cam Newton is quietly influencing the Tennessee Vols' future offense under Josh Heupel -- though he probably doesn't even realize it.TENN2d
- Texas vs Tennessee matchup deeper than alma mater for Peyton ManningPeyton Manning was extremely noncommittal in who he was rooting for in Texas vs Tennessee, but does say family is most important.TENN2d
- Peyton Manning says picking between Tennessee, Texas will be a ‘no-brainer’Peyton Manning will not have trouble picking between his alma mater and his nephew's Texas Longhorns when they play this fall. The post Peyton Manning says picking between Tennessee, Texas will be a ‘no-brainer’ appeared first on Saturday Down South.TENN2d
- SEC football recruiting rankings after Marcus Jones' commitmentUpdated 2027 SEC football recruiting rankings after Marcus Jones' commitment to Tennessee.TENN2d
- Three things that must go right for Tennessee football in 2026A look ahead to this fall.TENN2d
- Tennessee duo earns spot on Athlon Sports Preseason All-America TeamTennessee was well-represented as Athlon Sports released its elite players for the 2026 season, which will begin in just a few months. The post Tennessee duo earns spot on Athlon Sports Preseason All-America Team appeared first on Saturday Down South.TENN3d
- Tennessee football lands 4-star safety Marcus Jones, nephew of former Vols starFour-star safety Marcus Jones, the nephew of former Vols standout Mark Jones, has committed to Tennessee football.TENN3d
- 2027 Pennsylvania safety commits to Tennessee footballA 2027 four-safety from Pennsylvania commits to Tennessee football over three other schools.TENN3d
- Tennessee beats Michigan, Ole Miss and UNC for four-star safety Marcus JonesHaverford School (Pa.) Rivals300 safety Marcus Jones has committed to Tennessee. The four-star prospect chose to play for head coach Josh Heupel and the Vols over his other finalists in Michigan, Ole Miss and North Carolina. “Tennessee has shown me constant love,” Jones told Rivals. “The new staff coming in is looking to make an […]TENN3d
- Tennessee baseball adds Baylor IF, Wright State OF out of transfer portalTennessee baseball added a commitment from a former Wright State outfielder. The post Tennessee baseball adds Baylor IF, Wright State OF out of transfer portal appeared first on Saturday Down South.TENN3d
- Tennessee parts ways with star transfer, per reportTennessee has reportedly parted ways with one of its top transfer additions, saying he has been 'medically disqualified' from the roster. The post Tennessee parts ways with star transfer, per report appeared first on Saturday Down South.TENN3d
- Butch Jones leaves no doubt how he feels about Knoxville and Tennessee nearly 10 years after he was firedFormer Tennessee Vols head coach Butch Jones reflected this week on his time at Rocky Top and made it clear how he feels about Knoxville.TENN4d
- Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs see value in a player that Josh Heupel and the Tennessee Vols apparently didn'tKirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs are betting that their evaluation of a 2027 recruit is better than the Tennessee Vols' evaluation.TENN4d
- Two Tennessee starters received an honor from a popular college football video game, and one might not be who many fans would expectEA Sports is gearing up for the latest release of College Football 27, and not too many Vols are getting high-end love from the game developer.TENN4d
- 4-star defensive lineman backs out of Tennessee commitmentKadin Fife is having second thoughts about joining the Volunteers in 2027.TENN4d
- 2026 Tennessee football preview: Shamurad Umarov2026 Tennessee football preview: Offensive lineman Shamurad Umarov