Current Programs & Conferences
2026 FBS football and 2026–27 NCAA Division I basketball. Historical title affiliations appear with the sourced program history below.
| Program | Current Affiliation | Sources & References |
|---|---|---|
| Football · FBS | Southeastern Conference | Sources & References |
The Bigger Picture · Football
Where Tennessee Finished
Final AP rankings after the postseason. Coverage: 1989 through 2025.
Football · Conference Titles
13 SEC Championships
- 1938
- 1939
- 1940
- 1946
- 1951
- 1956
- 1967
- 1969
- 1985
- 1989
- 1990
- 1997
- 1998
Sources & References
Football · Conference Titles
2 Southern Conference Championships
- 1927
- 1932
Sources & References
Football · Conference Titles
1 SIAA Championship
- 1914
Sources & References
National titles follow the school’s recognized championship list, including historical selectors where applicable. Conference totals include shared league titles; division titles are excluded.
- Top 25 Finishes
- 21 / 37 seasons
- Top 10 Finishes
- 10 / 37 seasons
- Best Final Ranking
- #1
- Last Ranked Finish
- #9 in 2024
Summary covers 1989 through 2025. Finished AP No. 1 in 1998.
Higher bars mean a higher finish. NR = Not Ranked in the final Top 25, including teams receiving votes. Gold marks a school-recognized FBS / major-college national championship; an AP No. 1 finish alone is not treated as a championship.
- #22
- NR
- NR
- NR
- NR
- NR
- #6
- #17
- #9
- NR
View Every Final Ranking (1989–2025)
| Year | Final AP Result | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2024 | #9 | Source ↗ |
| 2023 | #17 | Source ↗ |
| 2022 | #6 | Source ↗ |
| 2021 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2020 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2019 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2018 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2017 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2016 | #22 | Source ↗ |
| 2015 | #22 | Source ↗ |
| 2014 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2013 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2012 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2011 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2010 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2009 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2008 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2007 | #12 | Source ↗ |
| 2006 | #25 | Source ↗ |
| 2005 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2004 | #13 | Source ↗ |
| 2003 | #15 | Source ↗ |
| 2002 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2001 | #4 | Source ↗ |
| 2000 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 1999 | #9 | Source ↗ |
| 1998 | #1National Champion | Source ↗ |
| 1997 | #7 | Source ↗ |
| 1996 | #9 | Source ↗ |
| 1995 | #3 | Source ↗ |
| 1994 | #22 | Source ↗ |
| 1993 | #12 | Source ↗ |
| 1992 | #12 | Source ↗ |
| 1991 | #14 | Source ↗ |
| 1990 | #8 | Source ↗ |
| 1989 | #5 | Source ↗ |
Sources & References
- College Poll Archive · Final 1989 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 1990 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 1991 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 1992 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 1993 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 1994 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 1995 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 1996 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 1997 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 1998 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 1999 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2000 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2001 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2002 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2003 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2004 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2005 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2006 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2007 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2008 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2009 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2010 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2011 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2012 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2013 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2014 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2015 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2016 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2017 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2018 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2019 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2020 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2021 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2022 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2023 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2024 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2025 AP poll ↗
Beyond the Ballot
Meet the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a public land-grant university. It began as Blount College in 1794 and is the home of the Tennessee Volunteers.
- Location
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- University Type
- Public · Land-grant
- Founded
- 1794Originally named Blount College
- Undergraduate Enrollment
- 32,041Fall 2025 · Knoxville; undergraduate students only
- Nickname
- Tennessee Volunteers
- Football Conference
- Southeastern Conference (SEC)Reviewed affiliation · 2026
- FBS / Major College Football National Championships
- 6School-Recognized Titles1938 · 1940 · 1950 · 1951 · 1967 · 1998
- Football SIAA Championships
- 11914
- Football Southern Conference Championships
- 21927 · 1932
- Football SEC Championships
- 131938 · 1939 · 1940 · 1946 · 1951 · 1956 · 1967 · 1969 · 1985 · 1989 · 1990 · 1997 · 1998
Available AP Poll Analysis
These dated views describe specific poll editions and seasons; they are separate from school facts and championship history.
Football AP Poll Analysis
Existing Football ranking history and individual voter analysis.
2026 AP Football Poll
Tennessee · Week 5
Ranked in 6 of 6 published polls this season. Season high: #14.
Latest poll:
Coverage: –
AP Result
#15Up 2 spots
Compared with Week 4
Voter Support
Of the 70 available ballots, 68 ranked Tennessee and 2 left the team unranked.
- Ranked Tennessee
- 68
- Left unranked
- 2
- Highest Vote
- #9
- Lowest Ranked Vote
- #24
Among ranked votes
Among ranked votes
2026 Games & Scores
Full Schedule & Results →Upcoming matchups and recent results, with game statistics and AP voter context.
2026 Season at a Glance
AP rank and voter agreement across available polls.
| Poll | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · Preseason | #20 | 394 | 88%61/69 Voters | 2.81 |
| 2026 · Week 1 | #18 | 491 | 94%65/69 Voters | 2.25 |
| 2026 · Week 2 | #15 | 676 | 99%67/68 Voters | 2.80 |
| 2026 · Week 3 | #14 | 826 | 99%68/69 Voters | 2.24 |
| 2026 · Week 4 | #17 | 663 | 97%68/70 Voters | 2.25 |
| 2026 · Week 5 | #15 | 746 | 97%68/70 Voters | 3.05 |
A Look at the Individual Votes
Week 5 · First 10 of 70 voters, sorted by highest vote. Open the weekly view for the complete list.
| Voter | Vote | |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Griffith | #9 | +6 |
| Murray Evans | #10 | +5 |
| Kirk Kenney | #11 | +4 |
| Dave Preston | #11 | +4 |
| Chris Murray | #11 | +4 |
| Creg Stephenson | #12 | +3 |
| Eric Hansen | #12 | +3 |
| Chelsie Brown | #12 | +3 |
| Henry Greenstein | #12 | +3 |
| Trevor Hass | #12 | +3 |
Ballot Distribution
Every complete ballot for Tennessee.
97% · 68 of 70 Voters
Average When Ranked: #15.03 · 2 Unranked
View Exact Distribution
| Rank | Voters |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 11 | 3 |
| 12 | 8 |
| 13 | 11 |
| 14 | 8 |
| 15 | 11 |
| 16 | 10 |
| 17 | 3 |
| 18 | 3 |
| 19 | 2 |
| 20 | 3 |
| 21 | 1 |
| 22 | 0 |
| 23 | 2 |
| 24 | 1 |
| 25 | 0 |
| NR | 2 |
