There is no Spring transfer portal.

[LWSVOL]

In theory, can't he withdraw from the portal and return to UT if he isn't happy with the offers? Seems like a no-brainer to enter the portal.

Portal doesn’t commit him to anything. He can come back or go.

 

[LittleVol]

Most of you know this but for those that don't there is no 2nd transfer portal window. If Joey gets another year, but the ruling comes after the portal closes he is stuck at Tennessee no matter what. for this reason I think they should go after a lower rated QB for depth, and spend the big bucks on D. We made the playoff's with Nico because our D was good, and I can promise you G-Mac right now is better than Nico was in 2024, I'm willing to bet Brandon is also.

He absolutely is not better. But he can still win games.

 

[TC 83]

Why would JA go to the portal if he’s allowed another season? Am I missing something?

 

[LWSVOL]

Evidence?

None

 

[LWSVOL]

Why would JA go to the portal if he’s allow another season? Am I missing something?

If Tennessee gets someone else from portal there is not room for another QB

 

[jasonvol18]

Why would JA go to the portal if he’s allow another season? Am I missing something?

Because if he gets another season it won't be in Knoxville.

 

[volfan102455]

after the bowl game, I anticipate Joey will announce portal or NFL..

He should portal even if the court clears him to play in 2026 so he can assess his market value after the year he had..

If he gets cleared and doesn't stay at TN, he will land somewhere and he will do good there - he has made an impact at every school where he has been given an opportunity. He is a competitor. If he leaves, I just hope he doesn't end up at a school we have to play next year.

 

[treecejc]

Because if he gets another season it won't be in Knoxville.

Why would he transfer to another school to play one year in a completely new system, it just makes sense to stay here..

 

[livefaith]

Makes sense for us to keep him here too. Had we had last year's defense, this team is knocking on the door of a natty right now.

 

[Cobb-Webb 1989]

Go with GMac and Fazion, with another fairly good transfer qb.

We are already changing to a new defensive system in 26.

 

[Buzzbait]

In theory, can't he withdraw from the portal and return to UT if he isn't happy with the offers? Seems like a no-brainer to enter the portal.

He can return if UT wants him but not on football scholarship and his NIL would be re-negotiable.