Tennessee football is keeping Mike Matthews after nearly losing him to the transfer portal. On Friday morning, it was reported by Austin Price that Tennessee true freshman wide receiver Mike Matthews will be returning to the Volunteers,

Mike Matthews, a former 5-star recruit in the Class of 2024, will reportedly stay at Tennessee after previously entering the transfer portal.

Mike Matthews' freshman season came to an end at Tennessee on Dec. 21 when the Vols lost at Ohio State in the College Football Playoff first round. The 6-foot-1, 197-pound wide receiver was planning t