The Vols (6-3, 3-3 in the SEC) are likely out of contention for the College Football Playoff and are playing now for the best bowl game in the postseason. Tennessee became bowl eligible for the fifth consecutive season by beating Kentucky (56-34) on Oct. 25.

Tennessee's latest College Football Playoff top 25 ranking in Week 12 with three games remaining in the regular season.

Bey is from North Forney High School in Texas, and is the No. 361 overall prospect and No. 24 athlete in the 247Sports.com composite rankings. He had been committed to Tennessee since June 28, but took an official visit to Ohio State on Nov. 1.

Tennessee football is paying New Mexico State $1.6 million to play at Neyland Stadium. The Vols are spending $3.825 million on nonconference games

Ohio State football is on a hot streak on the recruiting trail. The Buckeyes have flipped yet another four-star talent.

Ohio State last saw UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava during the College Football Playoffs, when he was playing for Tennessee.

Tennessee State football remained winless in the Big South/Ohio Valley Conference after losing at UT Martin 26-7 on Nov. 8. The Tigers (2-6, 0-8) remained in last place in the conference after finishing tied for the regular season championship and advancing to the FCS playoffs in 2024.

A four-star athlete has been committed to Tennessee since June, but he may be having a change of heart and has his eyes on Ohio State.