Best D1 Men's Football Programs in Tennessee, Ranked by Academic Score

Athletics and academics don't have to be a tradeoff. Below, we've ranked all 10 D1 men's Football programs in Tennessee by academic score — a composite of retention rate, graduation rate, and long-term earnings that reflects the strength of the underlying school.

The average retention rate across D1 men's Football programs in Tennessee is 76%, with an average graduation rate of 58%, and median earnings around $52,457.

Use this ranking to find programs at schools with strong academic outcomes, then read our guide on how to compare scholarship offers.