Tennessee Linebackers Coach William Inge Hospitalized for Personal Medical Issue

Springfield Holyoke, MA, September 24, 2026 —

William Inge, the linebackers coach for the University of Tennessee’s football program, is currently receiving hospital care. The reason for his hospitalization has been identified as a personal medical issue.

Details regarding the specific nature of the medical condition or the duration of Mr. Inge’s stay at the hospital were not immediately available. The University of Tennessee has not provided further information concerning his prognosis or when he is expected to return to his coaching duties.

Inge joined the Volunteers’ coaching staff in December 2021. Prior to his role at Tennessee, he served as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Indiana University. His coaching career also includes stints at other collegiate programs such as Fresno State, Iowa State, and Northern Iowa.

The university and the athletic department are expected to provide updates as appropriate. The team’s preparation for upcoming activities may be affected by his absence. No further information regarding the personal medical issue has been disclosed.

Story summarized from the original created by Mark Heim on www.masslive.com, see more information here.

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