The winter window for the NCAA football transfer portal officially closed on Sunday. At the time of closing, Tennessee had lost a total of 13 scholarship players and has gained the commitment of one player out of the transfer portal.

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.