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Purdue head coach Jeff Brohn holds up the trophy after Purdue beat Tennessee 48-45 in overtime to win the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Purdue outlasts Tennessee 48-45 in OT in Music City Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 30, 2021 08:00 PM EST

FILE — Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm watches from the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in West Lafayette, Ind., Oct. 23, 2021. Purdue is scheduled to face Tennessee in the Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, file)
Purdue, Tennessee meet for 2nd time in Music City Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2021 01:50 PM EST

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Purdue to face surging Tennessee in Music City Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 05:57 PM EST

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)
Tennessee hands rival Vanderbilt season-ending loss, 45-21

By Al Lesar Nov. 27, 2021 07:17 PM EST

Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals (8) throws to a receiver during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Tennessee Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Vanderbilt at Tennessee 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 03:19 PM EST

Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) is congratulated by wide receiver JaVonta Payton (3) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Alabama Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Vols look to finish Heupel's debut season strong vs Vandy

By Al Lesar Nov. 26, 2021 09:46 AM EST

South Alabama quarterback Desmond Trotter (1) turns to hand the ball during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Tennessee Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
South Alabama at Tennessee 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 07:27 PM EST

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel talks on his headset during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Bowl eligibility up for grabs for Tennessee, South Alabama

By Al Lesar Nov. 18, 2021 10:39 AM EST

Virginia Tech athletic director Whit Babcock speaks during a press conference in Blacksburg, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. Virginia Tech and NCAA college football coach Justin Fuente have mutually agreed to part ways with two games left in his sixth season with the Hokies. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Hokies AD: Fuente 'wanted to move on' now, not be in limbo

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 16, 2021 08:50 AM EST

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) throws to a receiver during warm-ups before an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Georgia at Tennessee 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 03:21 PM EST

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel watches the video board during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
No. 1 Georgia braces for challenge against Tennessee offense

By Al Lesar Nov. 11, 2021 11:48 AM EST

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart yells during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Athens, Ga., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The official at left is unidentified. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
No. 1 Georgia looking to finish perfect SEC run vs. Vols

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 11:25 AM EST

Missouri quarterback Tyler Macon (10) is sacked by Georgia's defensive lineman Travon Walker (44) in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Athens, Ga., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. Georgia beat Missouri 43-6. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
SEC leaders Georgia, Alabama gearing up for final challenges

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 10, 2021 02:20 PM EST

Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (1) catches a 72-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Hooker's 4 TDs help Tennessee top No. 18 Kentucky 45-42

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 06, 2021 11:15 PM EDT

Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (1) catches a 72-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Tennessee at Kentucky 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 09:11 PM EDT

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel argues against a touchdown by Alabama quarterback Bryce Young during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 18 Kentucky, Tennessee eager to halt 2-game SEC slides

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 04:58 PM EDT

Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) grabs a pass as Alabama defensive back Daniel Wright (3) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 18 Kentucky, Tennessee seek to end 2-game SEC slides

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 04, 2021 11:33 AM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
SEC proving it can also quickly reload at QB position

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 03, 2021 03:08 PM EDT

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel argues against a touchdown by Alabama quarterback Bryce Young during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
QB Harrison Bailey leaving Tennessee for transfer portal

Oct. 27, 2021 06:37 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, left, tours the field before an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Tennessee at Alabama 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 05:21 PM EDT