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How to watch Tennessee signees in 2024 Polynesian Bowl

How to watch Tennessee signees in the 2024 Polynesian Bowl on Friday.

The Polynesian Bowl will take place Friday at Kunuiakea Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Kickoff is slated for 9 p.m. EST and will be televised by NFL Network.

The Polynesian Bowl is contested with top high school players, while celebrating culture. The game is held annually during the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame class of 2024 consists of Dwayne Johnson, Reno Mahe and Domata Peko.

Inductees were selected from a field of over 100 nominees by the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee, including inductee Jack Thompson, coach Dick Vermeil, coach Ron McBride, inductees Olin Kreutz, Kevin Mawae, Ray Schoenke, broadcaster Neil Everett and NFL Network’s Steve Wyche. All living Polynesian Football Hall of Fame inductees also vote.

Below are Tennessee signees competing in the 2024 Polynesian Bowl. All players signed with the Vols during the early signing period.

Early signing period: Edwin Spillman signs with Tennessee football

Early signing period: Edwin Spillman signs with Tennessee football

The 2023 early signing period is taking place Wednesday-Friday for Tennessee’s 2024 recruiting signing class.

The 2023 early signing period is Josh Heupel’s third as Tennessee’s head coach. He was hired as the Vols’ head coach in Jan. 2021.

Tennessee’s 2023 recruiting class ranked No. 10 nationally (247Sports Composite). The Vols’ first recruiting class under Heupel in 2022 ranked No. 17 nationally (247Sports Composite).

Edwin Spillman signed with the Vols on Wednesday during the early signing period.

Edwin Spillman’s recruiting bio:

  • Position: Linebacker
  • Height: 6-foot-2
  • Weight: 214 pounds
  • School: Lipscomb Academy (Nashville, Tennessee)

READ: Tennessee football early signing period tracker for 2024 class

READ: 2023 Tennessee football NCAA transfer portal tracker

Multiple Vols’ commits named preseason All-Americans

Three Vols’ commits named preseason MaxPreps All-Americans.

MaxPreps announced a 2023 Preseason All-America Team on Aug. 7, consisting of 54 players from 39 different high schools.

Five-star wide receiver Mike Matthews and four-star cornerback Kaleb Beasley were first-team selections. Four-star linebacker Edwin Spillman earned second-team recognition.

Matthews committed to the Vols on July 19. He finished his junior season with 48 receptions, 1,031 receiving yards and 10 receiving touchdowns.

Beasley was named 2022 Defensive Player of the Year by the Tennessean. He recorded 30 tackles, 27 pass breakups, nine interceptions and six defensive touchdowns.

Spillman earned MaxPreps Junior All-American honors last season. He recorded 101 tackles, 14.5 tackles for a loss, two sacks and six pass breakups. Spillman committed to Tennessee on July 21.

Tennessee’s 2024 class ranks No. 8 nationally and No. 5 in the Southeastern Conference.

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Report: Ohio State will host transfer linebacker this week

A very interesting development that hopefully goes the Buckeyes way #GoBucks

According to a report by 247Sports’ Bill Kurelic, [autotag]Ohio State[/autotag] will host former Northwestern linebacker [autotag]Nigel Glover[/autotag] for an official visit.

Glover entered the portal shortly after the Northwestern fiasco regarding hazing which led to the firing of head coach Pat Fitzgerald. As a 2023 recruit from Northmont High School in Ohio, the 6-foot, 3-inch, 210-pound linebacker did not receive an Ohio State offer. He was ranked as a 4-star, the 30th at his position, and 335th overall prospect in the country according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

He held multiple other offers from Big Ten programs before settling on Northwestern. I believed that the Buckeyes would go after a different Wildcat linebacker, [autotag]Justin Cryer[/autotag], but he recently committed to Florida State.

With the miss of California linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa and [autotag]Edwin Spillman[/autotag], it was pretty obvious that the coaching staff would turn their focus to the portal.

Hopefully Glover’s visit to Ohio State and the opportunity to see the field early results in a BOOM for the Buckeyes. He is also planning on visiting Kentucky, Michigan, and Michigan State.

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Who does Ohio State turn to next at linebacker for the 2024 recruiting class?

What’s next for the Buckeyes and their pursuit of a 2024 linebacker #GoBucks

It was not a good weekend for [autotag]Ohio State[/autotag] linebacker recruiting.

Two of their top remaining targets, Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa and [autotag]Edwin Spillman[/autotag] decided to commit elsewhere. Many of the top linebackers in the country have already decided on where they will play their college football, so the Buckeyes have their work cut out for them to find a third for 2024.

The good news is that the cupboard isn’t bare, as there are already commits from Garrett Stover and Peyton Pierce, although Stover could ultimately play safety. It was pretty obvious the coaching staff wanted a third in the class and let’s take a look at who could fill that role for the Buckeyes.

Twitter reaction after Edwin Spillman commits to Tennessee football

A look at social media buzz after Edwin Spillman commits to Tennessee football.

Four-star linebacker Edwin Spillman announced his commitment to Tennessee on Friday.

Spillman committed to the Vols over Ohio State.

He will join his brother, wide receiver Nate Spillman, at Tennessee. Nate Spillman signed with the Vols during the early signing period on Dec. 21, 2022.

The Vols have 18 commitments in the 2024 class.

Spillman joins cornerback Kaleb Beasley, defensive lineman Carson Gentle, athlete Marcus Goree Jr., athlete Jonathan Echols, quarterback Jake Merklinger, offensive tackle Jesse Perry, offensive tackle Gage Ginther and safety Edrees Farooq, defensive lineman Jeremias Heard, edge rusher Kellen Lindstrom and running back Peyton Lewis, athlete Boo Carter and linebacker Jordan Burns and offensive lineman Max Anderson, wide receiver Braylon Staley, offensive lineman William Satterwhite and wide receiver Mike Matthews.

2024 SEC recruiting rankings after linebacker Edwin Spillman commits to Tennessee

Below is social media buzz after Spillman committed to Tennessee.

2024 SEC recruiting rankings after linebacker Edwin Spillman commits to Vols

Updated 2024 SEC football recruiting rankings after linebacker Edwin Spillman commits to Tennessee.

Four-star linebacker Edwin Spillman announced his commitment to Tennessee on Friday.

The 6-foot-1, 220-pound linebacker is from Lipscomb Academy in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Vols have 18 commitments in the 2024 class.

Spillman joins cornerback Kaleb Beasley, defensive lineman Carson Gentle, athlete Marcus Goree Jr., athlete Jonathan Echols, quarterback Jake Merklinger, offensive tackle Jesse Perry, offensive tackle Gage Ginther and safety Edrees Farooq, defensive lineman Jeremias Heard, edge rusher Kellen Lindstrom and running back Peyton Lewis, athlete Boo Carter and linebacker Jordan Burns and offensive lineman Max Anderson, wide receiver Braylon Staley, offensive lineman William Satterwhite and wide receiver Mike Matthews.

Following Spillman’s commitment, Vols Wire looks at updated 2024 SEC football team recruiting rankings from On3. Updated 2024 SEC On3 team industry recruiting rankings are listed below.

2024 in-state linebacker commits to Tennessee

2024 in-state linebacker commits to Tennessee football.

Four-star linebacker Edwin Spillman announced his commitment to Tennessee on Friday.

Spillman committed to the Vols over Ohio State. His brother, wide receiver Nate Spillman, signed with Tennessee last year.

The 6-foot-1, 220-pound linebacker is from Lipscomb Academy in Nashville, Tennessee.

Spillman is the No. 300 prospect and No. 27 linebacker in the class of 2024. He ranks as the No. 2 linebacker and No. 7 player in Tennessee, according to On3 industry rankings.

Spillman earned MaxPreps Junior All-American honors and was a first-team All-State selection, recording 101 tackles, 14.5 tackles for a loss, two sacks and six pass breakups.

Following Spillman’s commitment, Tennessee’s 2024 class ranks No. 7 nationally and No. 4 in the Southeastern Conference.

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2024 linebacker target will choose between Ohio State and SEC school

Most likely not a BOOM! but still a shot! #GoBucks

The recruiting dominoes are starting to take shape for [autotag]Ohio State[/autotag] and plenty of other schools across the country.

With the new recruiting schedule allowing prospects to take official visits during the spring, it has sped up the decision-making process for many players.

One of those is 2024 Tennessee linebacker [autotag]Edwin Spillman[/autotag]. The 6-foot, 1-inch, 215-pound defender took three official visits in the spring, one of them to Ohio State. The 28th-ranked linebacker and 334th player overall on the 247Sports composite is ready to make a decision.

Spillman will choose between Tennessee and Ohio State on July 21 at his high school.

Don’t get your hopes up for a BOOM! however. Spillman’s brother Nate is a freshman wide receiver at Tennessee. Many expect Edwin to select the Vols and join his brother, so this announcement most likely will not go the Buckeyes’ way.

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No. 2 in-state linebacker sets commitment date, Vols included in final two

No. 2 in-state linebacker sets commitment date and includes Tennessee in final two.

Four-star linebacker Edwin Spillman will announce his commitment on July 21.

Tennessee and Ohio State are Spillman’s two finalists.

The 6-foot-1, 220-pound linebacker is from Lipscomb Academy in Nashville, Tennessee.

Spillman is the No. 300 prospect and No. 28 linebacker in the class of 2024. He ranks as the No. 2 linebacker and No. 7 player in Tennessee, according On3 industry rankings.

The 2024 prospect recorded 101 tackles, 14.5 tackles for a loss, two sacks and six pass breakups as a junior. He earned MaxPreps Junior All-American honors and was a first-team All-State selection.

Spillman’s high school teammate, four-star cornerback Kaleb Beasley, committed to the Vols on Oct. 21, 2022. His brother, wide receiver Nate Spillman, signed with Tennessee last year.

The Vols are a projected leader in Spillman’s recruitment, according to On3 RPM.

All-American linebacker Edwin Spillman discusses Tennessee, official visit