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Clemson Tigers defensive tackle Bryan Bresee (11) participates in a drill during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Orange Bowl, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Clemson will face the Tennessee Volunteers in the Orange Bowl on Friday, Dec. 30. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
No. 6 Tennessee, No. 10 Clemson to meet in Orange Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 02:18 PM EST

FILE - Tennessee coach Josh Heupel congratulates players after a touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Florida on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 38-33. Heupel was named Coach of the year for the AP All-SEC team announced Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
AP All-SEC: Hooker, Anderson, Heupel, win individual honors

By John Zenor Dec. 05, 2022 12:59 PM EST

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) looks for an open receiver during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 5 Tennessee can go undefeated at home against Missouri

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 10:55 AM EST

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) is defended by LSU defensive end BJ Ojulari (18) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. LSU won 32-31 in overtime. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
No. 10 Alabama in unfamiliar territory -- out of contention

By John Zenor Nov. 07, 2022 03:01 PM EST

Tennessee's Donieko Slaughter (0) picks off a pass intended for Kentucky's Dane Key (6) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Knoxville Tenn. (Scott Keller/The Daily Times via AP)
No. 2 Vols visit Georgia coming off best defensive game yet

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 31, 2022 06:41 PM EDT

Georgia running back Daijun Edwards (30) runs for a 22-yard touchdown past Florida cornerback Avery Helm (24) and defensive lineman Princely Umanmielen (33) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Pair of 2s sets up 1 vs. 2 matchup

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 31, 2022 02:33 AM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young greets quarterback Jalen Milroe after Milroe's touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 6 Vols hope to snap 15-game skid vs No. 3 Alabama

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 08:35 AM EDT

Alabama coach Nick Saban argues a pass interference call late in the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 3 Alabama-No. 6 Tennessee highlights SEC schedule

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 13, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) carries against LSU linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. (40) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
What To Watch: Title chances at stake throughout Power Five

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 13, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

LSU head coach Brian Kelly calls out from the sideline in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. Tennessee won 40-13.(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Hooker, No. 8 Tennessee too much for No. 25 LSU, 40-13

By Brett Martel Oct. 08, 2022 03:53 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Young, No. 2 Alabama top Vanderbilt 55-3 in SEC opener

By John Zenor Sep. 24, 2022 10:50 PM EDT

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson warms up before an NCAA college football game against South Florida, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 11 Vols try to snap skid in rivalry with No. 20 Florida

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 12:33 PM EDT

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker throws a pass against Pittsburgh during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Tennessee won 34-27 in overtime. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
No. 15 Tennessee goes for 3-0 start hosting Akron

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 03:17 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker plays against Purdue in the first half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game on Dec. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Hooker goes into his sixth season as the starter. He earned the job last season after coming off the bench to set program records for a 181.4 passing efficiency and a 68% completion percentage. Hooker also threw 31 touchdowns with only three interceptions. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Tennessee Vols look for more wins in Heupel's 2nd season

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 16, 2022 10:06 AM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young speaks during NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Media predict Alabama will beat Georgia in SEC championship

Jul. 22, 2022 01:23 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban walks the field before an NCAA college football game against LSU, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
LSU at Alabama 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 05:53 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) passes against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 4 Alabama wants to keep streak alive vs rival Tennessee

By John Zenor Oct. 21, 2021 03:52 PM EDT

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel watches his players warmup before an NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
South Carolina at Tennessee 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 11:53 AM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen, left, and Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel greet each other before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Tennessee at Florida 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 06:37 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban walks the field after his arrival before an NCAA college football game against Southern Miss, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Southern Miss at Alabama 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 05:57 PM EDT