Matt Ray

Joined: Apr 7, 2020

Matt Ray is the publisher of Sports Illustrated-FanNation's Volunteer Country, serving as a beat reporter covering football, recruiting, and occasionally other sports. Matt also is a lead analyst at Sports Illustrated All-American, Sports Illustrated lead authority in high school recruiting coverage. When not at work covering the Tennessee Volunteers or the recruiting trail, Matt enjoys spending time with his wife Destiny traveling the country.

Football

Staff Predictions: No.10 Tennessee-Vanderbilt

Football

Who's In, Who's Out for Tennessee Against Pitt

Football

Watch: Tennessee Returns to Practice on Tuesday Morning After Second Preseason Scrimmage

Football

Watch: Veteran CB Warren Burrell Talks Fall Camp, Upcoming Season, More

Football

Watch: Willie Martinez Talks Vols DB Room, Fall Camp Progress, More

Tennessee defensive backs coach Willie Martinez met with the media on Friday morning to discuss the defensive back room and more. You can watch the video above

Football

Watch: Vols WR Jalin Hyatt Discusses Fall Camp, More

Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Jalin Hyatt is entering his third season on Rocky Top, and on Thursday afternoon the pass catcher met with the media discuss

Football

USC Transfer McCoy Has 'Been a Pleasant Surprise' For Vols During Fall Camp

Tennessee is still awaiting the eligibility status of Bru McCoy, but that hasn't stopped the talented transfer from working and pushing to be the best he can be

Football

Notes, Observations From Day 2 of Vols Fall Camp

Tennessee returned to the practice field today for day two of fall camp, and the media viewing period was more limited than yesterday, but there were plenty of

Football

Notes, Observations From Tennessee's First Practice of Fall Camp

Football season is officially upon as Josh Heupel's team took to Haslam Field today to kickoff fall camp. Coaches and players met with the media yesterday to

Recruiting

Prized OT Ramil Remains High On Vols, Continuing to Work Towards Decision

Thompson (Ala.) offensive tackle Stanton Ramil is one of the nation's premier elite offensive tackles. Ramil, originally from New York, holds over 30 Divison 1

Elite Small Forward, Top Vols Basketball Target Justin Edwards Sets Commitment Date

2023 Imhotep Charter (Pa.) small forward Justin Edwards is a consensus top-five prospect. The standout prospect has announced that he will reveal his college

Recruiting

A Look at Five Prospects Who Could Be Next to Commit to Tennessee

Tennessee has been red hot on the recruiting trail in the past month. The Vols have added nine commitments since June 19th, and they may not be finished this

Recruiting

Elite Underclass QB Julian Lewis Talks Camp, Offer From Vols

2026 Carrolton (Ga.) quarterback Julian Lewis is one of the most recognizable underclassmen in America. Before playing a snap at the high school level, Lewis

Football

Tennessee Announces 'Rise Glorious' Strategic Athletic Plan

Tennessee Athletic Director Danny White announced the launch of an aggressive and ambitious five-year plan focused on wide-spread success across the entire

Recruiting

2025 ATH Cameron Sparks Talks Recruitment, Looks Ahead to Busy Summer

Chattanooga, Tenn.-- Baylor School class of 2025 athlete Cameron Sparks has already caught the attention of college coaches at the Major Power Five level, with

Recruiting

Breaking: In-State WR Nate Spillman Details Decision to Commit to Tennessee

Tennessee has landed its fourth commitment of the 2023 recruiting class, following in-state wide receiver Nate Spillman's commitment to the Vols moments ago.