With the addition of linebacker Kalib Perry, who reportedly entered the transfer portal on Monday, the Volunteers have lost 18 players to the portal, per 247Sports . Perry leaves the program after three years with the Volunteers, where he produced a total of one forced fumble and 61 tackles.

It was clear that Tennessee was severely outmatched in nearly every facet against Ohio State in the first round of the College Football Playoff. It seemed obvious after the lopsided defeat that changes needed to be made,