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6+ hour, 25+ min ago (461+ words) When the Tennessee Vols hired Jim Knowles earlier this month to replace Tim Banks as the program's defensive coordinator, it didn't take long for fans of Ohio State and Penn State -- Knowles' previous two employers -- to issue a warning to UT fans. That Knowles' defense is famously complex and can take time for players to learn. "It's complicated. It's very complicated,said Penn State interim head coach Terry Smithof Knowles' defense in October. Knowles is aware of the reputation around his defense, and making it easier for players to grasp is something he continues to work on. "Yes to both, said Knowles in August when asked if his defense is complicated and takes time to learn. "I think in today's game of football, it needs to be somewhat complicated because you need to have answers for everything " particularly at this…...

7+ hour, 52+ min ago (254+ words) Legend Bey, the Dallas-Fort Worth area recruit who signed with Tennessee during the Early Signing Period, won't be a Volunteer after all. Bey was granted his release from his NLI on Tuesday, according to KnoxNews' Adam Sparks. But how things got to this point in the first place makes for an interesting story. The North Forney (Tex.) product was a dynamic dual-threat quarterback in high school but opted to switch to wide receiver in college. After collecting a host of offers, including from Tennessee, he committed to Josh Heupel and the Vols in June, weeks after an official visit. That was before he took an official visit to Ohio State in November, leading him to flip his pledge to the Buckeyes. With all signs pointing to him signing for Ryan Day's program during the Early Signing Period, though, he instead…...

8+ hour, 32+ min ago (213+ words) The Ohio State Buckeyes missed out on signing Legend Bey, the 4-star athlete in the 2026 class, on Early Signing Day when he signed with the Tennessee Volunteers. Bey was originally committed to the Vols before flipping his commitment to Ohio State on November 10. He later flipped back to Tennessee and signed with the Vols on Dec. 3. However, Bey turns 18 on Christmas Eve, and rumors continue to surface that he wants out of his commitment to Tennessee and hopes to return to Ohio State. On3 and Rivals national recruiting reporter Sam Spiegelman reported on Monday that Bey has requested his letter of release from Tennessee and discussed the current status between the Vols and the Buckeyes. Regardless of whether Tennessee grants the release, Spiegelman said Josh Heupel and his staff have been working diligently to keep Bey in the Vols" 2026 class. Spiegelman…...

8+ hour, 59+ min ago (373+ words) The Pittsburgh Steelers continued evaluating roster options late in the season, and a recent workout added an intriguing name to the mix. As Pittsburgh works through post'Week 15 decisions, the team brought in former Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker for a closer look. The Steelers hosted the former Volunteers quarterback for a workout at the team facility Tuesday. The visit comes as the Steelers evaluate its quarterback room both for the remainder of the season and for future planning. Hooker is currently a free agent after recent stints with the Detroit Lions and Carolina Panthers. The 33rd Team's Ari Meirov shared a list of notable workouts and visits around the league on X (formerly known as Twitter), highlighting Pittsburgh's involvement among several teams making late-season evaluations. "Notable workouts/visits around the NFL: Steelers: QB Hendon Hooker Bills: K Matthew Wright Bills: K Michael…...

9+ hour, 43+ min ago (136+ words) It's unclear, though, when a ruling will come down, which makes navigating the offseason a bit tricky for the Vols.We also don't know whether Aguilar wants to return to Tennessee in 2026,as he's been a bit coyin his responses when asked. There are plenty of transfer options already in the portal that Tennessee could target at quarterback, such as Cincinnati transfer Brendan Sorsby or even Florida transfer DJ Lagway. But unless the NCAA rules quickly on Pavia's complaint, the Vols will need to turn their attention to other quarterbacks in the transfer portal. In fact, Tennessee should already be vetting those quarterback options, as many of those deals will happen before the portal opens in January. Related: Will new Vols defensive coordinator Jim Knowles coach from the press box or the sideline at Tennessee?...

10+ hour, 32+ min ago (267+ words) This game is set to tip off at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday night and can be seen on ESPN. Here's how the betting market shapes up for this SEC-ACC showdown, courtesy of BetMGM: Odds subject to change The oddsmakers clearly respect Thompson-Boling Arena's home-court advantage, installing Tennessee as 3.5-point favorites despite Louisville's superior record. The Volunteers' -161 moneyline translates to roughly 59.2% implied probability after removing the vig, while the Cardinals sit at 40.8% " a reflection of both Tennessee's desperation and venue advantage. This matchup perfectly illustrates the classic basketball chess match between explosive offense and disciplined defense, with each team's statistical profile telling a distinct story: The numbers reveal Louisville's offensive juggernaut averaging a blistering 94.3 points per game, creating that +26.2 scoring margin that's made its games look like video game simulations. However, that dominance comes with an asterisk " their 0.507 strength of schedule suggests…...

10+ hour, 49+ min ago (202+ words) Legend Bey had one of the weirder recruitment stories in recent memory. In the end, it all worked out for the Ohio State Buckeyes. On Tuesday, Bey signed to play at OSU after being released from his Tennessee commitment, according to On3." Bey was originally committed to Tennessee, then flipped to Ohio State about a month ago, then signed back with the Volunteers on early signing day a few weeks ago. Mixed in were odd reports about Bey only flipping back to Tennessee because his mother refused to back him signing to Ohio State. Bey, a talented 4-star quarterback listed as an athlete from Forney, Texas, is a big-time recruit. A tweet surfaced suggesting that Bey had acknowledged publicly that his family was mad he wouldn't sign to Tennessee, the school they wanted. Bey had told a local reporter earlier on…...

11+ hour, 9+ min ago (306+ words) Tennessee Vols legend Peyton Manning can officially start preparing for a personal "nightmare scenario" next fall on Rocky Top. ESPN reported on Monday night that Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning is set to return for the 2026 season. Cooper Manning, Arch's dad and Peyton's older brother, sent a text to ESPN's Dave Wilson on Monday confirming Arch's status at Texas for next year. Tennessee's first SEC game in 2026 will be a home game against Texas. That means Peyton will be in the uncomfortable position of watching his nephew compete against his alma mater in Neyland Stadium. Peyton was asked this past summer by The Sporting News" Bill Bender who he'll root for if/when Arch plays Tennessee. "I haven"t gotten that far," said Peyton. "I pull hard for my'Tennessee Volunteers'every single week, but I"ll be pulling hard for my…...

11+ hour, 17+ min ago (361+ words) CARTA Board Chairman Johan de Nysschen told members of the City Council on Tuesday that the bus system has long been limited by low expectations. He said, "It was suppose to be for people who have no other options." Also, CARTA officials said they are drawing up plans for a long-talked-about transit center in downtown Chattanooga. Mr. de Nysschen said the "chronically low funding" for CARTA has led to a transit system that doesn't work for most citizens. He said successful systems are geared for all residents, providing reliability and efficient service. He said currently riding the bus as far as going from East Brainerd to the Enterprise South Industrial Park "there's no way to get there. It takes three hours." Of bus service, he said, "Nobody wants to wait 45 minutes for a bus." Mr. de Nysschen said the lack…...

11+ hour, 41+ min ago (291+ words) One of the questions that fans have about new Tennessee Vols defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is whether he'll coach from the sideline or the press box on game days. Most offensive coordinators coach from the press box -- so they can get a clearer picture of what's happening on the field. Many defensive coordinators will coach from the press box for the same reason, but you'll also see plenty that prefer coaching from the sideline. The advantage of coaching on the sideline is that coordinators can communicate with players more easily and get a better feel for the emotion of the game. It can be hard, however, to see the entire field from the sideline -- which can make calling defensive plays a challenge. Tim Banks, who served as Tennessee's defensive coordinator from 2021 to 2025, coached from the press box during his time…...