STEVE MEGARGEE
FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp walks on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Columbia, S.C. For South Carolina coach Will Muschamp, coming off his worst season in four with the Gamecocks, landing five-star defensive tackle Jordan Burch would be a welcome offseason victory. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford, File)
SEC's recruiting dominance particularly apparent this year

By Steve Megargee Feb. 05, 2020 06:12 PM EST
The Southeastern Conference dominated the recruiting landscape even more than

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Tennessee offensive lineman Trey Smith (73) plays against BYU during an NCAA football game in Knoxville, Tenn. Smith was selected to The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference football team, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (C.B. Schmelter/Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP, File)
Tennessee offensive lineman Smith returning for senior year

By Steve Megargee Jan. 09, 2020 02:43 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee offensive guard Trey Smith says he will

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead gestures during the second half of their NCAA college football game against the Louisiana-Lafayette, in New Orleans. Two people with knowledge of the situation say Mississippi State has fired coach Joe Moorhead after just two seasons. They spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because an announcement had not yet been made by the school. A meeting was scheduled Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, with Moorhead and athletic director John Cohen.(AP Photo/Chuck Cook, File)
Mississippi State fires coach Joe Moorhead after 2 seasons

By Steve Megargee Jan. 03, 2020 10:42 AM EST
Mississippi State fired Joe Moorhead after just two seasons Friday, making the

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (10) is sacked by Navy defensive end Jackson Perkins (96) for a 4-yard loss in the first half of the Liberty Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Trick play, FG lift No. 21 Navy over Kansas State 20-17

By Steve Megargee Dec. 31, 2019 07:22 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Navy built the biggest turnaround of any team in college

Navy quarterback Malcolm Perry run the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Army, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Liberty Bowl: No. 21 Navy, Kansas St. cap surprising years

By Steve Megargee Dec. 30, 2019 03:58 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo wanted to make sure he spent

Georgia coach Kirby Smart speaks with the media on National Signing Day in Athens, Ga, on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
All-star games could shake up team recruiting rankings

By Steve Megargee Dec. 20, 2019 08:36 PM EST
College football’s early signing period closed with several top-100 prospects

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney speaks during a news conference ahead for the College Football playoffs Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Atlanta. Ryan Day of Ohio State was unable to attend. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Playoff participants also contend for team recruiting title

By Steve Megargee Dec. 18, 2019 06:45 PM EST
Teams competing for the national championship this season got good news well

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney directs his players during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Virginia in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Clemson's recent titles leading to more recruiting victories

By Steve Megargee Dec. 17, 2019 01:05 PM EST
Clemson's impressive run of recent success on the football field is paying

LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) carries against Texas A&M linebacker Buddy Johnson (1) and defensive back Keldrick Carper during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. LSU won 50-7. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU's Burrow, Auburn's Brown named AP SEC players of year

By Steve Megargee Dec. 09, 2019 11:06 AM EST
LSU quarterback Joe Burrow is a unanimous selection as the offensive player of

Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 8 Baylor, No. 5 Georgia seek to recover in Sugar Bowl

By Steve Megargee Dec. 08, 2019 03:37 PM EST
No. 8 Baylor and No. 5 Georgia will attempt to bounce

Georgia running back James Cook (4) moves the ball passed Georgia Tech defensive back Tre Swilling (3) in the second half of an NCAA football game between Georgia and Georgia Tech on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Georgia won 52-7. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Utah, Oklahoma, Baylor need LSU to win SEC championship game

By Steve Megargee Dec. 05, 2019 03:46 PM EST
LSU will have plenty of fans on the campuses of Oklahoma, Baylor and perhaps

Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) gets past Vanderbilt safety Tae Daley (3) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Gray's big day helps Tennessee trounce Vandy 28-10

By Steve Megargee Nov. 30, 2019 04:09 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s Eric Gray had provided glimpses of his big

Vanderbilt running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn (5) tries to get past ETSU defensive back Artevius Smith (26) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Underdog Vandy seeks to beat Tennessee for 4th straight time

By Steve Megargee Nov. 29, 2019 12:10 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt wants to salvage something from a

Alabama head coach Nick Saban yells to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Carolina, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 16 Auburn eager to dash No. 5 Alabama’s playoff hopes

By Steve Megargee Nov. 28, 2019 04:00 AM EST
GAME OF THE WEEK No. 5 Alabama (10-1, 6-1 SEC, No. 5

Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano sets to throw a pass during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
QB Guarantano’s re-emergence sparks Tennessee’s turnaround

By Steve Megargee Nov. 26, 2019 05:27 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nobody exemplifies Tennessee’s impressive recovery from

Kentucky running back Asim Rose (10) is tackled by several Tennessee defenders during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Tennessee, Missouri meet as they head in opposite directions

By Steve Megargee Nov. 22, 2019 12:20 PM EST
Tennessee’s road to a bowl bid is straightforward, whereas Missouri’s path

Tennessee linebacker Daniel Bituli gets to his feet after recovering a blocked punt against South Carolina during an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, tenn., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (Scott Keller/The Daily Times via AP)
Bituli takes unusual path to leading role on Vols’ defense

By Steve Megargee Nov. 21, 2019 05:39 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — About the same time Tennessee senior linebacker Daniel

Georgia running back Brian Herrien (35) carries the ball against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 4 Georgia continues playoff chase with another big test

By Steve Megargee Nov. 21, 2019 04:00 AM EST
Here are some things to watch during the 13th week of the Southeastern

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throws under pressure from Iowa State linebacker O'Rien Vance (34) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Big 12 takes center stage as Oklahoma visits unbeaten Baylor

By Steve Megargee Nov. 15, 2019 03:00 AM EST
Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts has plenty at stake this week as he nears the

Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) carries during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Tennessee aiming to avoid repeat of last season’s finish

By Steve Megargee Nov. 14, 2019 01:18 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee enters its final two games of the regular