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Plans to stay with Tennessee Matthews plans to stay with Tennessee, On3 reports.

Impact According to Pete Nakos of On3, Matthews never entered the transfer portal. Now, he is expected to give Tennessee's football program another year. After all, Matthews just completed his freshman season, which included seven receptions for 90 yards and two touchdowns.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tennessee Volunteers WR Mike Matthews Enters NCAA Transfer Portal Mike Matthews officially enters the transfer portal.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • SI.COM

Submits name in portal Matthews has decided to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.

Impact After spending his freshman year with the Vols, Matthews has decided he will for a new start at a different program. The true freshman wide receiver totaled seven receptions for 90 yards and two touchdowns across seven appearances.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Matthews' role detailed for Vols ahead of College Football Playoff Tennessee offensive coordinator Joey Halzle discusses Mike Matthews’ role ahead of the College Football Playoff.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Finds end zone in win Matthews gathered in all three targets for 30 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 36-23 victory over Vanderbilt.

Impact Matthews found the end zone after connecting on a 14-yard pass from Nico Iamaleava. The true freshman wide receiver totaled seven receptions for 90 yards and two touchdowns across six appearances this season.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

5-star to 5-star: Mike Matthews gets advice on patience from Bru McCoy Tennessee senior receiver Bru McCoy has been where five-star freshman Mike Matthews is now - eager to play.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Advice for Tennessee 5-star receiver Mike Matthews on being patient Tennessee wide receivers coach Kelsey Pope talks about guidance he's given to Mike Matthews, the talented freshman receiver.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Available to play Matthews (undisclosed) is available to play in the game versus NCSU Saturday, Adam Sparks of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.

Impact Matthews missed the first game of the season due to injury but it appears that is behind him. It's unknown what role, if any, that Matthews will play for the Vols this season.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recovery going solid Matthews (undisclosed) is progressing well after missing Tennessee's season-opening win against Chattanooga, GoVols247 reports.

Impact Matthews could see a career debut this Saturday against NC State, but his status is still unknown for the game. The wide receiver's injury was described as minor, which is promising for him alongside fellow freshman pass catcher Braylon Staley.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't participate in scrimmage Matthews didn't participate in Friday's scrimmage due to what has been described as a "minor injury," Adam Sparks of The Knoxville News Sentinel reports.

Impact It's unclear what happening with Matthews, but given that the injury was described as "minor", it might not put his status for the season opener against UT-Chattanooga on Aug. 31 on jeopardy. Either way, Matthews is not expected to have a prominent role in the passing offense even when fully available.

AUGUST 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE