Here is a complete guide to watching Tennessee vs. ETSU, including the start time, TV schedule, and live stream information for the Week 2 college football game.
Neeraj Sharma
Penn State players will be able to work out NIL deals with Adidas as part of the deal.
Douglas Santo
Tennessee DB Colton Hood shined in his Vols debut, scoring a fumble return TD and earning SEC Defensive Player of the Week honors.
Al Formicola
Vols will rely on depth early in the season.
Jeff Hauser
Nico Iamaleava left Tennessee in April. Going off of a quote by one of the greatest college head coach's of all time, it seems like Tennessee did the right thing.
Hunter Cookston
Nico Iamaleava left Tennessee after not getting what he thought he deserved. He got less to go to UCLA, and after their season opener, he may have made a grave mistake.
Nico Iamaleava played in his first game not for the Tennessee Volunteers for the first time in his career. His dad made him transfer as Tennessee didn't follow his father's ultimatum.
Here is everything you need to know about Tennessee vs. Syracuse, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Tyler Greenawalt
WOW!
Rodney Knuppel
The Vols get the highest-ranked receiver in program history.
Five-star running back Kemon Spell lists several top schools who could flip his Penn State pledge.
Tennessee football locks in Josh Heupel with a new contract extension through 2030 after historic success, including playoff runs and rivalry wins.
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel says the SEC’s move to a nine-game schedule is “exciting for everybody,” citing great rivalries and tougher weekly matchups.
Nico Iamaleava was perhaps the biggest name in the transfer portal, shocking the world by leaving Tennessee and landing with UCLA. That move, according to Colin Cowherd, might not help Iamaleava's NFL future.
Zachary Roberts
Hendon Hooker came into the preseason presumed to be the second string QB once it was said and done. Now, head coach Dan Campbell is teasing at a new destination for Hooker.
Peyton Manning sent the 2025 Tennessee Volunteers a video message and custom Beats headphones, urging the team to focus and demand the best.
SEC makes big change to keep up with Big Ten in strength of schedule race for College Football Playoff.
Bill Bender
It hasn't been a great decade for two of the most storied programs in college football: Texas A&M and the Tennessee Volunteers.
Stacey Mickles
The Jets acquire much-needed receiving help.
Charlie Baduini
Last year's national championship game featured two first-year transfer quarterbacks. Can any of these players bring their new teams to the CFP final?
The Vols have their man.... For now atleast.
Jon Gruden has deep ties to Tennessee.
Shane Shoemaker
ESPN analyst Greg McElroy gives his thoughts on who he thinks should be the starting quarterback for Tennessee this upcoming season.
The Sporting News has named its preseason high school All-Americans
Andrew Nemec
A look at the nation's top high school defensive players
Nike had the chance to match Adidas’ offer for Tennessee — and passed.
Tennessee’s return to Adidas isn’t just a logo change — the potential $100 million deal includes NIL perks that could put the Volunteers ahead of the competition and reshape how college programs handle athlete compensation.
Boo Carter missed numerous team activities just before fall camp. Now, after finally going through all of the consequences, he is starting to show more concerns which could lead to an even bigger issue.
Tennessee safety Boo Carter may be in trouble again, according to a Vols insider who is reporting he may have missed a few practices recently.
Boo Carter's mom is making it seem like his time in Tennessee will be up after the season. It also feels like another Nico Iamaleava situation.
Brazzell tallied 29 catches, 333 yards and two touchdowns in 13 games with the Volunteers last season.
David Suggs
After many years out of football, Jon Gruden wants to make a comeback, but not in pro football, in the SEC.
The Tennessee Volunteers finished the summer hot on the recruiting trail. They are looking to continue the momentum by gaining a commitment for one of the best RB's in the 2026 recruiting cycle.
The Tennessee defense is expected to once again be a problem. However, it is an unthought of D-lineman that is emerging.
Joey Aguilar is going to be the presumed starter of the Tennessee Volunteers to start the season. However, a former SEC QB doesn't believe he has enough time to fully learn the complex Tennessee system.
The LSU Tigers are trying to assemble a great recruiting class, which includes holding onto five-star Tristen Keys. The Vols are a potential flip candidate, but LSU may have just made it a little harder.
Tennessee is hitting it full steam ahead during fall camp. A surprise linebacker is starting to make some noise behind the starters.
The Vols just added a top-tier weapon for the future. Four-star ATH Salesi Moa, ranked No. 46 nationally, is headed to Knoxville.
Cecil Merkerson III
Boo Carter decided to miss several activities for whatever reason. Head coach Josh Heupel is making the sophomore earn his trust back before even sniffing the field.
Peyton Manning is venturing into the world of hip hop
Boo Carter's status with the Vols made clear by Josh Hepuel
Boo Carter has had so much speculation surrounding him into regards if he will remain on the team. Head coach Josh Heupel has reportedly made his decision.
The Volunteers don't want to lose another talented player.
Billy Heyen
Boo Carter has been in a whirlwind of rumors. There are still questions if he will be with the team once camp starts, if he is, it looks like head coach Josh Heupel will set some things in place.
Boo Carter has apparently not been on the good side of the Vols coaching staff. With fall camp right around the corner, it is a hit or miss if he comes back to Rocky Top.
Tennessee Volunteers transfer Nico Iamaleava could've changed college football by exposing what led to his transfer to the UCLA Bruins. He chose to focus on himself instead...
Andrew Hughes
Joey Aguilar transferred to Tennessee and he is the presumed starter. However, ESPN believes he is better than Nico Iamaleava at avoided sacks.
Nico Iamaleava was not pleased with false reports about him leaving Knoxville
Boo Carter is going to be a staple for the Tennessee Volunteers. However, there is now several question marks as Carter may not even suit up for them this season. It turns out Carter now has a new agent.
Nico opens up a bit.
Nico Iamaleva finally broke his silence at Big Ten media day. He made his exact reason for transferring known.
This doesn't sound good.
Vols defensive Boo Carter may be leaving the team
Despite a rollercoaster decade, Tennessee football is now worth more than most pro teams. With $124.9 million in revenue, the Vols land in the top 10 of college football's most valuable programs.
Which Tennessee Volunteers quarterback will win the starting job in Josh Heupel's offense?
Nick Criscione
There have been several rumors as to why Nico Iamaleava really left Tennessee. It was the money, it was the lack of an offensive line, but now the truth has really come to light and it brings a whole other side to the NIL era, that allows parents to have insight in a program.
Nico Iamaleava leaving Tennessee made huge news, and now we get the real reason why he left
The Tennessee Volunteers are entering a season where there is still some unknown with the late departure of Nico Iamaleava. Miles Kitselman had a major shot at him during a recent interview.
The Tennessee Volunteers saw QB Nico Iamaleava leave for UCLA this offseason in a particularly shocking twist. It leaves them with Joey Aguilar to pick up the pieces, but one insider's bold prediction sees Tennessee changing QBs this year.
Josh Heupel has a very tough decision to make when it comes to the next QB of the team. Joey Aguilar transferred in during the spring portal and it seems like he has done something to gain the trust of his teammates quickly.
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel addressed the sudden exit of Nico Iamaleava and the Vols' quarterback competition — but his comments at SEC Media Days raised more questions than answers.
Trey Smith was taken in the sixth round of his draft class due to health concerns. Now, he is the highest paid guard in NFL history.
The 49ers are in another dilemma during the offseason with a WR on their roster. Jauan Jennings either wants a trade or extension. If he is traded, he could play the role of hometown hero.
Greg Sankey made a bold statement Monday at SEC Media days, which could put his conference at odds with the Big Ten.
The Tennessee Vols were left without a starter once Nico Iamaleava left. However, the QB competition this summer heading into the season is going to be a heated one.
Vols secure commit from three-star defensive back projected as a safety
Buck Ringgold
Tennessee landed the commitment of Brayden Rouse. He is already on top of recruiting in some of the biggest names to Knoxville.
Jalin Hyatt was once regarded as a potential steal in the 2023 draft. He hasn't lived up to the hype and it has led him to a dark place, but it could have helped him for the greater good.
Tristen Keys has been a big time name for the Vols since they started looking at him, but he committed to LSU. Now, Keys is taking visits and coming off of his to Tennessee he has admitted that he is in love with everything about Tennessee.
Nico Iamaleava was supposed to be the one for Tennessee, but he decided to leave after a contract dispute. New transfer Joey Aguilar could be the fix for Tennessee's offense with something Iamaleava could never offer.
Tate Wallace of Iowa City Regina will be a junior this coming fall, but the offers for him to play football continue to roll in with SEC power Tennessee being the latest.
Dana Becker
Of the top eight high school quarterbacks from the 2023 signing class, only one did not transfer -- Arch Manning. The Texas QB will get his chance to start this season.
It doesn't get much hotter than Michigan-Ohio State right now, but what other traditional clashes are heating up? We take a look.
Faizon Brandon is the No. 1 QB in the 2026 recruiting cycle. A former Tennessee QB is a believer in all of the hype saying that he is already the real deal and he has endless potential.
Vanderbilt hasn't done great in the all-time series with Tennessee. QB Diego Pavia believes this is the last season Vanderbilt will be little brother to Tennessee.
The Tennessee Volunteers have quarterback Faizon Brandon coming in next year. Because of their QB-friendly system and his playstyle/traits, college football insider Tom Luginbill believes Brandon will be a better player at the next level than Terry Walker III, Dia Bell, and Keisean Henderson.
Joey Aguilar is set to be Tennessee's starting QB and some consider him a downgrade from Nico Iamaleava. However, by performing better at one stat, he can be the better QB to be a starter a Tennessee for a season.
Faizon Brandon, Tennessee’s five-star quarterback commit, returned to Rocky Top over the weekend for his official visit and made it clear he’s locked in with the Vols. A social media post proved that Knoxville is home to him.
Tristen Keys has been committed to LSU, but things seem far from over. The Vols were always viewed as the favorite to land Keys before his surprise commitment, now they are trying to get him back.
Tennessee is projected to take a step back in 2025 following the departure of quarterback Nico Iamaleava to UCLA. Analysts have expressed concern over the Vols’ outlook, with Joey Aguilar viewed as a downgrade and the team’s playoff chances now in question.
Just when the Nico Iamaleava situation has settled down, Joel Klatt comes back at Tennessee with accusations.
For the second straight season, the Gators face a brutal slate inside the league.
The Alabama WR is already sending Tennessee a reminder.
Joe Milton is the future for the Cowboys potentially and he is already making the most of it.
Now at UCLA, Nico Iamaleava is seen as one of college football's most polarizing figures
Gabriel Osenda is gaining some buzz in rankings and he seems to be all in on the Vols.
Urban Meyer believes there is no chance for the Vols to get more than eight wins this season after losing potential first rounder Nico Iamaleava.
Tennessee football transfer Nico Iamaleava may have done irreparable damage to Josh Heupel's Rocky Top tenure.
Pankti Parmar
Tennessee seems to be a winner in the spring window after the addition of Joey Aguilar.
Nico Iamaleava left Tennessee in a shocking way, but it made UCLA a winner of the spring transfer portal window.
The top five signal-callers all return from the previous season
Bru McCoy wasn't the same this past season after an injury causing him to go undrafted, Tuesday night he made a hard decision for his football future.
The Falcons went to see James Pearce workout, but it was canceled due to rain. The Falcons told him it was canceled, yet he insisted getting the workout in, it then allowed Atlanta to realize all the character concerns was a bluff.
Josh Heupel just got Travis Hunter's replacement out of the transfer portal.
The spring transfer portal has seen a number of tricky situations unfold due to NIL.
Boo Carter has finally spoken on former teammate Nico Iamaleava and the way he left.
Arkansas taking Madden Iamaleava to court suggests that him and Nico Iamaleava are in for a disastrous summer.
James Pearce was expected to fall to the second round, but the Atlanta Falcons didn't allow that, attempting to fix his character problems.
Nico Iamaleav notified someone of transferring but when Heupel asked he told him it was just chatter.
The betting odds have shifted since Iamaleava left Tennessee.
This wasn't easy on Nico.
Former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava will lose close to $1 million in his new NIL deal after transferring to UCLA. College football commentator Greg McElroy talked about Iamaleava's shortsighted decision on his podcast, suggesting that the young signal-caller cost himself even more money and success in the long run.
Ben Grunert
New details reveal how Nico Iamaleava’s transfer saga unfolded, including surprise contact with multiple Power 4 programs after Tennessee’s Playoff loss.
Tennessee football transfer Nico Iamaleava never got to meet with several Power 4 teams because of his camp.
The Tennessee pass rusher has many questions entering the draft.
Daniel Chavkin
Madden Iamaleava went to UCLA following his brother, and now there might be big repercussions.
Tennessee and UCLA made the first "trade" in college football, but the completion may be far from over.
The Bruins and Volunteers just traded QB's, now they want a week zero showdown.
Nico Iamaleava's controversial departure from Tennessee will see him begin a new chapter with UCLA football. The young quarterback will have plenty of eyes on him as he looks to prove he is worth the NIL money he demanded from the Volunteers.
Tennessee football transfer Nico Iamaleava was deemed the first unofficial player firing for how things went down on Rocky Top with Josh Heupel and Co.
Nico Iamaleava's shocked the world by walking out on Tennessee, but to some, it could been seen since his high school days.
UCLA football transfer Joey Aguilar may not get the Tennessee Volunteers' starting quarterback role during the 2025 season.
Transferring from UCLA to Tennessee, Joey Aguilar now has the opportunity to right all the wrongs that Nico Iamaleava made on his way out of Knoxville.
Joey Aguilar scored a major transfer when he traded Appalachian State for UCLA early in the offseason. Now, he has another, as the senior QB is heading to Tennessee, swapping spots with Nico Iamaleava.
The money is on the move.
The former Tennessee quarterback has taken a paycut.
Crazy moves in college football.
Tennessee football transfer Nico Iamaleava can end up being "traded" to UCLA in an unofficial capacity.
The Tennessee Vols have been searching for a QB since Nico Iamaleava left. The QB that now best fits their wants is the one that got pushed out for Iamaleava.
An Alabama alum at ESPN shared a notable reaction to Tennessee football's NIL disaster involving current UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava.
UCLA head football coach DeShaun Foster may already have to sweat losing Tennessee transfer Nico Iamaleava.
Nico Iamaleava has made headlines for transferring from Tennessee to UCLA after the quarterback's controversial demands for $2 million more on his NIL deal with the Volunteers. Former NFL star Cam Newton recently blasted Iamaleava's team for giving him the advice to hold out for more money.
Tennessee football transfer Nico Iamaleava's uncle weighed in on the quarterback's rumored transfer to UCLA.
It is fitting for the head coach that walked out of Knoxville to take the side of a QB that walked out of Knoxville.
Nico Iamaleava has finally taken to social media to address his Tennessee fallout.
Zain Bando
Cam Newton has a real point here.
Tennessee’s quarterback options are drying up fast — and one Power Four GM says it’s time to panic.
Nico Iamaleava's departure from Tennessee to UCLA has sparked controversy surrounding the quarterback and his fruitless demands for more NIL money. Paul Finebaum recently spoke about Iamaleava and his team and the baggage they seem to carry with them.
Nico Iamaleava is still far from finding a new home for the upcoming season.
Notre Dame’s QB shuffle may have opened the door for Tennessee’s next starter.
Tennessee football transfer Nico Iamaleava's camp is being ripped to shreds for their latest PR strategy.
The former Volunteers quarterback is reported to be headed west.
Nico Iamaleava continues to play the role of the villain, but if he wants to get rid of the narrative, he must speak up.
While Nico Iamaleava gets to roam free to UCLA, Josh Heupel and Tennessee must pay the price for his untimely exit.
This one is funny.
Nico Iamaleava's reported UCLA transfer raises eyebrows, asking more questions than answers.
It is hard to find any winners as the bizarre situation reportedly closes, for now.
Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel didn't land one of his primary Nico Iamaleava replacement targets in the transfer portal.
The main reason for Nico to get out of Knoxville is quite a surprising one.
It's a cross-country swing for Iamaleava.
Iamaleava entered the transfer portal on Wednesday.
Morgan Moriarty
Nico's rep has spoken, but it may have backfired, yet again.
Kirk Herbstreit had plenty to say about Nico Iamaleava’s exit — including a behind-the-scenes CFP story.
Urban Meyer appears disenchanted with the way Tennessee has handled its latest quarterback carousel.
Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel cannot get the quarterback position wrong for the Vols in 2025, for his long-term future's sake.
Highly polarizing and viral Tennessee football transfer Nico Iamaleava is in the portal with a no-contact tag.
Nico Iamaleava is officially in the portal and it seems he already has his next destination set.
CFB analyst Tom Luginbill noticed Nico Iamaleava had red flags out of high school and with those showing up now, he is questioned whether or not he has ever loved the game.
Paul Finebaum didn't hold back on the entire Iamaleava family after influencing Nico's harsh fallout.
This would change college football forever.
Drew Bishop
Welp, that's pretty painful.
Gio Lopez isn't the only quarterback Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel is looking at in the transfer portal.
Tennessee football transfer Nico Iamaleava's father had his messages leaked talking contract numbers for his son.
Nico Iamaleava is only getting seriously looked at by one program and it it may not even pan out.
Tennessee coach Josh Heupel has said the Vols will be seeking to add a quarterback during the spring transfer portal window. Who will be available?
Nico Iamaleava's career is heading for the gutters, unless his representatives decide to take all of the blame for his sudden departure.
Former NFL QB Dan Orlovsky believes that the NCAA not applying any kind of foundation for NIL or contracts, set up Nico Iamaleava for all backlash he has received.
Dan Lanning seems to be the reason for the start of Nico Iamaleava's ending on Rocky Top, giving him praise for doing the ethical thing.
There's a lot to blame here.
After being crystal balled to Chapel Hill, Nico Iamaleava will no longer be enrolling there.
There's every reason to believe Nico Iamaleava's decision to quit on Tennessee in the search of an extra million or two -- putting his development toward an NFL career at risk -- will not become a contagion for other college athletes.
Mike DeCourcy
Nico Iamaleava and his Tennessee football teammates got a massive accusation thrown their way on the Vols' loss to Ohio State in the CFP.
Nico Iamaleava is on the verge of never playing college again, but On3's Andy Staples suggested he do this for one more shot.
Tennessee football transfer Nico Iamaleava received a serious burn from one ESPN employee after entering the transfer portal due to his NIL demands.
Quarterbacks transferring is nothing new, but Sporting News did a deep dive on just how many four- and five-star QBs are hitting the portal. The numbers are jarring.
A big-name quarterback is in the spring transfer portal after NIL contract disputes with Tennessee.
Daniel Mader
This would've been even wilder.
Some believe college football needs a reset—and sending Nico Iamaleava outside the Power-4 might be the way to start.
Was Nico Iamaleava already planning to bolt Knoxville before last season ended? The dots appear to be pointed in that direction.
Nico was on the verge of not showing up for his team in the biggest game of the season, showing the type of person he really is.
Nico Iamaleava's agent is the reason for the mess over the weekend, going behind the back of the Iamaleava's.
Nico Iamaleava could find himself out of the NCAA and in another league not named the NFL.
This shows the culture that Josh Heupel has built on Rocky Top.
Dan Lanning isn't going to be talking about the Tennessee troubles.
Tennessee football transfer Nico Iamaleava was accused of doing the only thing he can do given his NIL controversy on Rocky Top.
Josh Heupel just made one thing very clear right before the spring transfer portal opens.
The Tennessee Volunteers went to extreme measures to get rid of everything Nico on campus.
Nico Iamaleava's decision leading to him getting kicked off of Tennessee has analysts and former QB's talking down to him like he wasn't a five-star out of high school.
Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel addressed Nico Iamaleava's exit from Rocky Top on Saturday before the Orange and White Game.
The fallout between Nico Iamaleava and Tennessee continues to play out in ugly fashion.
Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons ripped into Tennessee Volunteers' quarterback Nico Iamaleava.
Evan Massey
This would be a savage move that actually makes sense.
Tennessee TE Ethan Davis may have revealed the locker room's true feelings about Nico Iamaleava's transfer in a quiet but powerful way.
New details reveal the timing and people involved in Nico Iamaleava’s decision to leave Tennessee and enter the transfer portal.
With Nico Iamaleava officially out at Tennessee, here is a big time program to look for in his recruitment.
Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel isn't blameless in Nico Iamaleava's departure from the Volunteers.
USA Today says that Deion Sanders could be a favorite to land Vols' Nico Iamaleava if he enters the transfer portal.
Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel and the Vols' brain trust didn't let Nico Iamaleava disrespect them for long.
Dan Lanning and Oregon could be in play if Nico Iamaleava heads back out west after Tennessee fallout.
A former Tennessee QB didn't hold back on Nico Iamaleava's holdout.
With NIL being the new normal, Eric Berry was asked about the hardship of making a dollar in college.
The ordeal reached a tipping point Friday when Iamaleava did not show up for the Vols’ practice
Matt Fortuna
James Pearce is still falling down draft board due to issues in the running game and off the field.
Tennessee trading Nico Iamaleava to USC was something floated, mostly in jest, amidst the QB's NIL drama with the Vols.
Tennessee AD Danny White and Vols head football coach Josh Heupel have been challenged to stand up for their program against Nico Iamaleava's NIL demands.
Nico Iamaleava has burned a great deal of goodwill with the college football world with his NIL stunt ahead of Tennessee's spring game.
This bold prediction links Tennessee's QB Nico Iamaleava landing in the ACC.
Micah Parsons is sick and tired of the direction that college football is going with the latest rumblings out of Knoxville.
