Tennessee's 2025 season ended not with a bang, but with a whimper. The Vols ensured that they would finish with an 8-5 record -- their worst under coach Josh Heupel since his first season in 2021 -- with Tuesday's 30-28 loss to Illinois in the Music City Bowl.

Emotions were running high in the final minutes of the Tennessee Vols' 30-28 loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Music City Bowl on Tuesday evening in Nashville. The situation got so intense with under two minutes to play in the fourth quarter that Vols head coach Josh Heupel appeared to

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.

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.

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

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

The transfer portal opens Jan. 2. Josh Heupel addressed the team's needs, but says Tennessee football had a young roster this season.

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

The Volunteers' head man explained the brilliance of the Illini quarterback ahead of their Music City Bowl matchup