Tennessee offers Alabama running back ahead of rivalry game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 7:01 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
Tennessee football has offered a scholarship to four-star running back Zion Coger from Jasper High School in Alabama. The offer comes ahead of the Third Saturday in October matchup against No. 7 Alabama at Neyland Stadium on October 21. Coger, ranked as the No. 155 overall prospect in the 2028 class, expressed his gratitude for the offer via social media. He has received multiple other offers from schools including LSU, Oregon, and Alabama. Currently, Tennessee has one commitment in its 2028 recruiting class from quarterback Kaden Craft.
- •Tennessee hosts No. 7 Alabama on October 21.
- •Zion Coger is a four-star running back from Alabama.
- •Coger is ranked No. 155 nationally for the 2028 class.
- •Tennessee has one commitment for the 2028 class, quarterback Kaden Craft.
- •Coger has offers from multiple schools, including Alabama.
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"Tennessee football offers a four-star Alabama running back prospect.
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