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Max Gilbert transfers to 2026 Tennessee football opponent
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Former Tennessee redshirt sophomore kicker Max Gilbert will transfer to Arkansas, according to Pete Nakos of On3 .
The former Vol announced his intention to transfer from Tennessee following the 2025 football season with two years of eligibility remaining.
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"After long and thoughtful conversations with my friends and family, I have decided to enter my name into the transfer portal with two years of eligibility remaining," Gilbert announced . "This was a very difficult decision. I will never forget my time spent on Rocky Top and will forever cherish the moments I spent at the University of Tennessee."
The 6-foot, 200-pound kicker appeared in 26 games for the Vols from 2023-25. He converted 34-of-45 field goal attempts and 118-of-118 extra point attempts. Gilbert converted 14-of-19 field goal attempts in 2025.
The NCAA transfer portal opened Jan. 2 and will close on Jan. 16.
Tennessee will play at Arkansas on Oct. 10 during the 2026 football season.
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