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Alabama beats out Ohio State, Tennessee for 4-star linebacker

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April 14, 2024

Alabama beats out Ohio State, Tennessee for 4-star linebacker

Alabama added a big-time prospect to its 2025 recruiting class on Sunday afternoon.

The Crimson Tide earned a commitment from 4-star linebacker Jaedon Harmon. The Georgia native chose Alabama over programs such as Clemson, Ohio State and Tennessee.

Harmon shared the news of his commitment with On3’s Hayes Fawcett:

BREAKING: Four-Star LB Jaedon Harmon has Committed to Alabama, he tells me for @on3recruits
The 6’1 215 LB from Rome, GA chose the Crimson Tide over Clemson, Ohio State, & Tennessee
“This is where legends are made Roll Tide!?”https://t.co/9iudumdjsX pic.twitter.com/L6ODpWDmaF
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) April 14, 2024

Harmon is an elite prospect in the class of 2025. He’s the No. 177 overall player and the No. 23 linebacker in the country for that cycle, per 247Sports Composite rankings. He’s also the No. 25 player from the state of Georgia.

This is a big recruiting win for Alabama. Harmon attended Clemson’s junior day earlier this season and also recently picked up offers from Oregon and Texas A&M. Instead, he becomes one of Alabama’s highest-rated defensive players to commit so far in the class of 2025.

Overall, Harmon is the 10th player to join Alabama’s 2025 recruiting class. The group currently sits at No. 7 nationally, per 247Sports Composite rankings. Seven of Alabama’s 10 recruits so far in this cycle are 4-or-5-star prospects, per that outlet.

Harmon attends Rome High School in Rome, Georgia. He’s listed at 6-foot-1, 215 pounds.

It’s been a great first offseason for Kalen DeBoer and his staff so far in Tuscaloosa. Alabama will now presumably turn their attention to recruiting the transfer portal for the next few weeks as it gears up for the 2024 campaign. The spring transfer window opens on Monday for a 15-day period.

Fans who want to bet on Alabama during the offseason can place a bet on the Tide in the futures markets. Bet365 currently has Alabama’s regular season win total at 9.5. The Tide are also +900 to win the SEC and +1100 to win the national championship in 2024.

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Alex Golesh hires former Tennessee analyst as Auburn’s coordinator

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December 12, 2025

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Alex Golesh hires former Tennessee analyst as Auburn’s coordinator

Alex Golesh was introduced as Auburn’s head coach on Dec. 1. He served as Tennessee’s offensive coordinator and tight ends coach from 2021-22.

Golesh announced the hiring of Jacob Bronowski as Auburn’s special teams coordinator. He served as the Vols’ special teams analyst in 2021 under head coach Josh Heupel. Bronowski was also under Heupel at UCF in 2020 as special teams quality control.

“His track record is outstanding,” Golesh said of Bronowski. “He developed multiple national award contenders, including a Lou Groza Award winner, and has led some of the top special teams units in the country.

“I saw up close when we worked together before that coach Bronowski understands that special teams can be a championship difference-maker, and he’s proven he can develop elite specialists. He brings exactly the attention to detail and relentless work ethic we need in our program.”

Auburn will play at Tennessee on Oct. 3, 2026.

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Tennessee football’s 2026 schedule complete with opponents, dates

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December 11, 2025

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Tennessee football’s 2026 schedule complete with opponents, dates

Tennessee football will host Lane Kiffin, Alex Golesh and possibly Arch Manning at Neyland Stadium in the 2026 season.

UT’s opponents for the next four seasons were previously announced. On Dec. 11, the SEC released the dates of every conference game, providing the full picture of the 2026 schedule.

Game times and television designations will be announced later.

Texas will make its first trip ever to Tennessee on Sept. 26. Manning, the Longhorns quarterback, is expected to return for the 2026 season rather than enter the NFL draft. If so, he’ll face the Vols on the home turf of his uncle, legendary quarterback Peyton Manning.

Golesh, the former UT offensive coordinator, is Auburn’s new coach. He will return to Knoxville for an Oct. 3 game.

Alabama will play at Tennessee on Oct. 17, continuing their Third Saturday in October rivalry game.

Kiffin, the polarizing former UT coach, is now coaching LSU after bolting Ole Miss after the regular season ended. He will return to Knoxville for a Nov. 21 game. Three of the five SEC teams visiting Neyland Stadium will have a first-year coach, including Kentucky’s Will Stein on Nov. 7.

Tennessee will play Alabama, Kentucky and Vanderbilt as annual SEC opponents in the league’s new nine-game conference schedule. Its other six opponents will rotate each season. That means each school will play every SEC opponent home and away every four years.

Tennessee will have one open week on Oct. 31 and thus won’t play on Halloween.

Here is Tennessee’s week-to-week schedule for the 2026 season.

Tennessee football 2026 schedule

Sept. 5: Furman
Sept. 12: At Georgia Tech
Sept. 19: Kennesaw State
Sept. 26: Texas*
Oct. 3: Auburn*
Oct. 10: At Arkansas*
Oct. 17: Alabama*
Oct. 24: At South Carolina*
Oct. 31: Open
Nov. 7: Kentucky*
Nov. 14: At Texas A&M*
Nov. 21: LSU*
Nov. 28: At Vanderbilt*

*SEC game

Adam Sparks is the Tennessee football beat reporter. Email adam.sparks@knoxnews.com. X, formerly known as Twitter@AdamSparks. Support strong local journalism by subscribing at knoxnews.com/subscribe.

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Dragos Cazacu signs with Tennessee

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December 11, 2025

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Tennessee announced the signing of graduate student Dragos Cazacu on Wednesday. He is from Constanta, Romania.

“Dragos is someone we believe can translate all of his professional experience and success seamlessly to high level college tennis,” Tennessee associate head coach Matt Lucas said. “He’s a very mature young man who has finished university in Romania, so we know the type of student athlete we are getting. Winning ITF Pro Circuit titles, all while doing his degree back home shows he will transition nicely to Tennessee in January.”

Cazacu competed on the ATP Tour prior to Tennessee. His highest ranking was No. 763 in singles and No. 495 in doubles.

Tennessee will begin its spring men’s tennis season versus ETSU on Jan. 9, 2026 at Goodfriend Tennis Center. SEC competition will begin Feb. 21, 2026 at Kentucky.

The Vols’ home opener in SEC play is scheduled for Feb. 27, 2026 versus Auburn at Goodfriend Tennis Center.

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