Tennessee took a step back in 2025, but they still were a solid team. Not that it means much now, but this team wasn't far off from going 10-2 this year. With that being said, you can't argue the fact that they didn't, and that's not the standard in Knoxville with Josh Heupel at the helm.
The encouraging part is that Tennessee brings in a monumental recruiting class this year. Plus, they now have Jim Knowles calling the defense, which should elevate the group into an excellent unit next fall. Most importantly, Josh Heupel is not afraid to use the transfer portal and add quality starters to this team.