Panic spread throughout the Tennessee Vols fan base on Saturday night when news broke that true freshman wide receiver Mike Matthews is flirting with the idea of entering the NCAA transfer portal. Matthews is a former five-star recruit who saw limited playing time in 2024,

Mike Matthews officially enters the transfer portal. Tennessee true freshman wide receiver Mike Matthews announced he would be entering the transfer portal in the final hour of the winter transfer portal window being open.

Mike Matthews, a former 5-star recruit, was projected as a go-to receiver for the Vols in 2025 with three starters gone. But he's entering the portal.