The newly formed XFL isn’t playing around. Signing deals to make sure their games air on ABC, ESPN and Fox properties means they’re already a bigger player than the AAF was going to be. And yes, this could dramatically affect Tennessee football.
As the Vols work to rebuild their program under Jeremy Pruitt, Vince McMahon’s revived league is going to be able to sign freshmen and sophomores. Whether or not that happens next year remains to be seen. It also may take some time for the league to establish itself before kids playing college ball decide to leave early.