Chaz Coleman dismissed from Tennessee Volunteers following turbulent offseason

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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Chaz Coleman dismissed from Tennessee Volunteers following turbulent offseason
Summary

Chaz Coleman, a five-star edge-rusher transfer from Penn State, has been dismissed from the Tennessee Volunteers. This follows a season where Coleman played minimally and missed voluntary workouts. Ex-assistant coach Doug Matthews indicated that the decision was likely mutual after efforts to retain Coleman. The situation marks ongoing challenges for Tennessee, as they also dealt with the departure of former quarterback Nico Iamaleava last offseason. The circumstances surrounding Coleman’s dismissal remain unclear, raising concerns about Tennessee's recruiting and transfer strategy moving forward.

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  • Chaz Coleman transferred to Tennessee after a short stint at Penn State.
  • Coleman played sparingly last season, accumulating limited stats.
  • His dismissal comes after missing voluntary workouts and deleting his Instagram.
  • Tennessee dealt with another high-profile departure last offseason with Nico Iamaleava.
  • Details of Coleman's situation, including potential NIL issues, are unclear.
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The Tennessee Volunteers and a top five-star transfer player are reportedly parting ways after a turbulent offseason.

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