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,

About a week or so ago, there was chatter about former blue-chip wide receiver prospect Mike Matthews entering the transfer portal, which confused and honestly upset a lot of fans. A little after that he would officially send his papers and enter his name into the 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