Josh Palmer

FILE - This Sept. 30, 2017, file photo shows Neyland Stadium during an NCAA college football game between Georgia and Tennessee, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee will be celebrating the 100th year at Neyland Stadium all season long. The stadium currently seats 102,455, making it the fifth-largest in college football. (Michael Patrick/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, File)

Heupel latest coach trying to turn around Tennessee Vols

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Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) pushes away Tennessee defensive back Kenney Solomon (31) during an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Caitie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)

No. 2 Alabama loses Jaylen Waddle, beats Tennessee 48-17

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 24, 2020 07:09 PM EDT

Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) is stopped short of the first down by Georgia linebackers Monty Rice (32) and Jermaine Johnson (11) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

No. 3 Georgia dominates 2nd half, beats No. 14 Vols 44-21

By Paul Newberry Oct. 10, 2020 07:27 PM EDT

South Carolina linebacker Brad Johnson (19) and defensive lineman Kingsley Enagbare (52) celebrate a stop against Tennessee during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

No. 16 Tennessee wins seventh straight 31-27 over Gamecocks

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 26, 2020 11:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt yells to his players during an NCAA college football game against Chattanooga in Knoxville, Tenn. Pruitt said he canceled Friday's practice for No. 25 Tennessee due to a "few more positive" test results and Saturday night's practice also could be canceled depending on the results after everyone in the program was tested Friday morning. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

Freshmen receivers get chance with Tennessee this season

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 31, 2020 01:10 PM EDT

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

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

Tennessee wide receiver Marquez Callaway, left, is hit by Missouri defensive back Christian Holmes, right, as he tries to catch a pass during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. Holmes was flagged for pass interference on the play. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Tennessee clinches bowl berth, beats Missouri 24-20

By Joe Walljasper Nov. 23, 2019 11:53 PM EST

Kentucky defensive lineman Joshua Paschal (4) blocks the kick of Tennessee punter Paxton Brooks (37) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

Guarantano's 2 TD passes rally Tennessee past Kentucky 17-13

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 09, 2019 11:21 PM EST

FILE -- In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Tennessee wide receiver Marquez Callaway (1) escapes from Kentucky linebacker Jamin Davis (44) in an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee is hoping to improve after going 5-7 in 2018 while posting a second straight last-place finish in the Southeastern Conference Eastern Division.(AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

Vols expect better results in 2nd year under Jeremy Pruitt

By Steve Megargee Aug. 12, 2019 12:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 4, 1999, file photo, Tennessee quarterback Tee Martin (17) runs through a hole made by teammate Cosey Coleman (52) during their 42-17 win over Wyoming in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee’s wide receivers savor the opportunity to play for their new position coach because they appreciate what Tee Martin accomplished during his own playing career. Martin was the starting quarterback on Tennessee’s 1998 national championship team and is back at his alma mater trying to help the Volunteers become competitive again in the Southeastern Conference. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Tennessee receivers say they want to follow Martin's example

By Steve Megargee Aug. 09, 2019 02:54 PM EDT

Martin's championship background boosts Tennessee's staff

By Steve Megargee Apr. 09, 2019 09:18 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee assistant coach Tee Martin says he's still getting accustomed to the fact that he's back at his alma mater after quarterbacking the...

Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) celebrates with wide receiver Josh Palmer (84) after the two connected for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Charlotte Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee bowl hopes alive with 14-3 win over Charlotte

By Rhiannon Potkey Nov. 03, 2018 08:42 PM EDT

Tennessee bowl hopes alive with 14-3 win over Charlotte

By Rhiannon Potkey Nov. 03, 2018 07:31 PM EDT

Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) attempts to throw to a receiver as he is pressured by Alabama defensive back Xavier McKinney (15) in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Vols' Pruitt confident Guarantano will be ready this week

By Steve Megargee Oct. 22, 2018 02:36 PM EDT

No. 1 Alabama seeks to beat Tennessee for 12th straight time

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2018 09:56 AM EDT
No. 1 Alabama (7-0, 4-0 SEC) at Tennessee (3-3, 1-2), 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS) Line: Alabama by 28½. Series record: Alabama leads 55-38-7 ...