Matt Ray

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.

Staff Predictions: No.10 Tennessee-Vanderbilt

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

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

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

Notes, Observations From Day 2 of Vols Fall Camp

Football

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

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

Football

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

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

Recruiting

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

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

Recruiting

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

Elite Underclass QB Julian Lewis Talks Camp, Offer From Vols

Recruiting

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

Tennessee Announces 'Rise Glorious' Strategic Athletic Plan

Football

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

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

Recruiting

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

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

Recruiting

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.

Tennessee RB Fred Orr Enters Transfer Portal

Tennessee Running Back Fred Orr has entered the transfer portal, a source tells Volunteer Country on Sports Illustrated. The reserve running back came to

Tennessee OL Calbert Enters Transfer Portal

Tennessee offensive lineman K'Rojhn Calbert has entered the transfer portal, as first reported by Matt Zenits of ON3 Sports. A source confirmed this to

Breaking: Coveted RB Justin Williams Commits to Tennessee, Finds 'Home Feeling' With Vols

Tennessee has landed the commitment of prized East Paulding (Ga.) running back Justin Williams. Williams de-committed from West Virginia in mid-November, and

Breaking: Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker Announces Decision on His Future

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker took the reins at the position early in the second quarter of the second game of the season. Hooker took the job from Joe