A coach can't directly contribute to his NIL program. But there are ways around that. And who's afraid of the NCAA now?

COLUMBUS, Ohio − Josh Heupel 's fourth Tennessee football team reached the College Football Playoff, going deeper into the season than any prior. It ended for the No. 9 Vols (10-3) on Saturday in a 42-17 loss at No. 8 Ohio State (11-2) as they fell short of a Rose Bowl berth in a first-round CFP loss at Ohio Stadium.

Gabriel Osenda has officially committed to Tennessee football. Tennessee landed another 2026 commitment as this time it is from one of the best in-state prospects. Baylor School offensive lineman Gabriel Osenda announced during the All-American Bowl that he is committing to the Tennessee Volunteers.

Tennessee kept Nico Iamaleava, Mike Matthews and Boo Carter out of the portal. But it hasn't added much. We discuss roster moves our Vols podcast.