Tennessee hands rival Vanderbilt season-ending loss, 45-21
Vanderbilt running back Rocko Griffin (24) dives into the end zone ahead of Tennessee defensive back Jaylen McCollough (22) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Vanderbilt running back Rocko Griffin (24) dives into the end zone ahead of Tennessee defensive back Jaylen McCollough (22) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Nov. 27, 2021 07:11 PM EST
Vanderbilt quarterback Mike Wright (5) celebrates scoring a touchdown with offensive lineman Jason Brooks Jr. (68) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Vanderbilt quarterback Mike Wright (5) celebrates scoring a touchdown with offensive lineman Jason Brooks Jr. (68) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Nov. 27, 2021 07:13 PM EST
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Nov. 27, 2021 07:12 PM EST
Tennessee running back Jabari Small (2) is congratulated by quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee running back Jabari Small (2) is congratulated by quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Nov. 27, 2021 05:00 PM EST
Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) escapes the grasp of Vanderbilt safety Maxwell Worship (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) escapes the grasp of Vanderbilt safety Maxwell Worship (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Nov. 27, 2021 04:59 PM EST
Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) is tackled by Vanderbilt linebacker Tommy Eckels (40) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) is tackled by Vanderbilt linebacker Tommy Eckels (40) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Nov. 27, 2021 05:07 PM EST
Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) is shoved by Vanderbilt cornerback Allan George (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) is shoved by Vanderbilt cornerback Allan George (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Nov. 27, 2021 04:53 PM EST
Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright (20) leaps into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright (20) leaps into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Nov. 27, 2021 07:11 PM EST