Volunteer Country
Evan Crowell

Evan Crowell

Joined: Jan 3, 2023

Evan Crowell is the lead publisher of Sports Illustrated-FanNation's Volunteer Country, serving as a beat reporter covering football, basketball, and recruiting. He previously worked as the lead publisher of Sports Illustrated-FanNation's Gamecocks Digest.

2025 4-star LB Christian Gass during his official visit to Tennessee. (Photo courtesy of Christian Gass)
Recruiting

BREAKING: Christian Gass Commits To Tennessee

2025 four-star linebacker Christian Gass (Covington, Ga.) has committed to the Tennessee Volunteers.

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2025 4-star LB Christian Gass during his official visit to Tennessee. (Photo courtesy of Christian Gass)
Recruiting

Where Will Christian Gass Commit?

2025 four-star linebacker Christian Gass (Covington, Ga.) will make his college commitment tomorrow and is high on the Tennessee Volunteers.

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Jan 1, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Dylan Sampson (6) runs the ball against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the third quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Josh Heupel Sees Big Year Ahead For Dylan Sampson

Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel had very good things to say about running back Dylan Sampson during SEC Media Days.

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2025 5-star TE Kendre Harrison during an unofficial visit to Tennessee. (Photo courtesy of Kendre Harrison)
Recruiting

Kendre Harrison Trims Recruitment

2026 five-star tight end Kendre Harrison (Reidsville, N.C.) cut his recruitment to six schools, including the Tennessee Volunteers.

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JUCO LHP Brandon Arvidson during a visit to Tennessee.
Baseball

Tennessee Vols Land Commitment From Brandon Arvidson

The Tennessee Volunteers landed a commitment from JUCO pitcher Brandon Arvidson on Saturday evening.

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2025 4-star WR Travis Smith during his official visit to Tennessee. (Photo courtesy of Travis Smith)
Recruiting

BREAKING: Travis Smith Commits To Tennessee Vols

2025 four-star wide receiver Travis Smith (Atlanta, Ga.) has committed to the Tennessee Volunteers.

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Jul 7, 2024; San Francisco, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht (4) shoots the ball against Golden State Warriors forward/guard Ethan Thompson (55) during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Dalton Knecht Turns In Another Impressive NBA Summer League Performance

Former Tennessee Volunteers guard Dalton Knecht has had an impressive start to the NBA Summer League with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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2025 4-star WR Travis Smith during his official visit to Tennessee. (Photo courtesy of Travis Smith)
Recruiting

Where Will Travis Smith Commit?

2025 four-star wide receiver Travis Smith (Atlanta, Ga.) will commit to one of four programs tomorrow, and his finalists include the Tennessee Volunteers.

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2025 4-star WR Travis Smith during his official visit to Tennessee. (Photo courtesy of Travis Smith)
Recruiting

Steve Wiltfong Submits Prediction For Travis Smith

2025 four-star wide receiver Travis Smith (Atlanta, Ga.) has been predicted to the Tennessee Volunteers.

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2025 4-star LB Christian Gass during his official visit to Tennessee. (Photo courtesy of Christian Gass)
Recruiting

Mapping Upcoming Decision Dates For Tennessee

The Tennessee Volunteers have the No. 15-ranked 2025 class with several important decisions on the horizon.

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Jan 7, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton (1) imitates flying as he runs onto the field during player introductions before their game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Cameron Sutton Receives Suspension From NFL

Former Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Cameron Sutton will miss the first eight games of the season after violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.

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2026 5-star OL Lamar Brown during an unofficial visit to LSU. (Photo courtesy of Lamar Brown)
Recruiting

Lamar Brown Trims Recruitment

2026 five-star offensive lineman Lamar Brown (Erwinville, La.) has cut his recruitment to 15 schools, including the Tennessee Volunteers.

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