Mike Bethea II prepares for final season with Tennessee Vols
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Defensive lineman Mike Bethea II enters his third and final season with the Tennessee Volunteers in 2026. The 6-foot-1, 215-pound player has appeared in 12 games over the past two seasons, recording a total of four tackles. Bethea II, a transfer from Maryville College, played 18 games with the Scots before joining Tennessee, where he amassed 39 tackles. The Vols will kick off their season on September 5 against Furman at Neyland Stadium.
- •Mike Bethea II is a redshirt senior with one year of eligibility left.
- •He recorded three tackles during the 2025 season.
- •Tennessee plays its first game against Furman on September 5.
- •The Vols will host several key opponents including Alabama and LSU.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Tennessee football preview: Mike Bethea II
"2026 Tennessee football preview: Defensive lineman Mike Bethea II enters third season with the Vols
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