Max Gilbert transfers to Arkansas, will face Tennessee in 2026 season

Tennessee football placekicker Max Gilbert committed to Arkansas out of the transfer portal, supplanting the Razorbacks' starting kicker and setting up a game against the Vols in 2026. Gilbert entered the portal after a stressful 2025 season when he made a solid-but-unspectacular 73.7% of his field goals and missed kicks in critical moments, beginning with a potential game-winner against Georgia. He arrives at Arkansas with two seasons of eligibility remaining and high hopes to restart his career. Gilbert left Tennessee as one of the most accurate kickers in school history. In two seasons, he made all 118 PAT kicks and 34 of 45 field goals. His 75.6% on field goals is third best in UT...