Heupel provides health update on Vols coach William Inge after hospitalization

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Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Heupel provides health update on Vols coach William Inge after hospitalization
Summary

Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel announced a positive health update for linebackers coach William Inge on October 10, following the team's victory over Arkansas. Inge, who was hospitalized on September 25, has shown significant improvement and is expected to be discharged soon to begin rehabilitation. Heupel referred to Inge's recovery as a 'true miracle' and expressed gratitude for the support and prayers from the football community. Players have been honoring Inge by wearing shirts with the phrase 'Inge Built' during games.

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  • •William Inge hospitalized since September 25 due to a personal medical issue.
  • •Heupel announced Inge’s expected release from the hospital next week.
  • •Players wear 'Inge Built' shirts to support their coach.
  • •Tennessee won its first game in Fayetteville since 2001 against Arkansas.
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  • 12:21 AMYahoo Sports — ‘A true miracle:’ Heupel shares health update on Vols linebackers coach William Inge
  • 12:18 AMYahoo Sports — Josh Heupel calls Tennessee football LB coach William Inge's recovery 'a true miracle'
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — After spending weeks in the hospital, it looks like Tennessee’s linebackers coach William Inge will soon be one step closer to going home, Vols Head Coach Josh Heupel shared following the team’s win against Arkansas Saturday. After giving a statement on the team’s performance and answering questions about the game, Heupel […]

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Tennessee coach Josh Heupel said linebackers coach William Inge should leave the hospital soon and that his recovery was "a true miracle."

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