Tennessee basketball has lost three games in a row for the first time in two years after it stumbled through a loss to Illinois on Dec. 6.

The Tennessee Vols are scheduled to play in the Music City Bowl against Illinois on December 30, according to multiple reports. The University of Tennessee finished its

(utsports.com)– Tennessee will host five Southeastern Conference games — Texas, Auburn, Alabama, Kentucky and LSU — as the 2026 football schedule dates were unveiled Thursday night on SEC Network. The SEC announced in August it would play a nine-game conference schedule starting with the 2026 season.

The No. 13 Tennessee Volunteers square off against the No. 14 Illinois Fighting Illini at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee

Ahead of the Music City Bowl, Illinois redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Jeremiah Warren announced he will enter the NCAA transfer portal. “While I am so grateful for my time at Illinois, I will be entering my name into the transfer portal with two years of eligibility remaining," Warren announced.

Tennessee star cornerback Jermod McCoy declares for the 2026 NFL Draft after missing 2025 with injury, ending his Vols career.

The Tennessee Vols could be heading to a bowl game that won't generate much excitement on Rocky Top. In fact, it'll probably do the opposite. One bowl game destination that's reportedly looking like a strong option for Tennessee is the Music City Bowl in Nashville.

Tennessee's head coach felt a change at defensive coordinator was 'necessary for the future' of the Vols' program.