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Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt watches the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee, Indiana going bowling for 1st time since 2016

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2020 11:04 AM EST

Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt yells at the officials during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Vols' QB uncertainty adds intrigue to South Carolina matchup

By Steve Megargee Oct. 25, 2019 12:00 PM EDT

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) passes for a first down against Mississippi State during the first half of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. In addition to LSU winning 36-13, Burrow threw four touchdowns to break the LSU season record with 29. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Auburn-LSU showdown highlights this week's SEC slate

By Steve Megargee Oct. 24, 2019 04:01 AM EDT

FILE -- In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) passes against Kentucky during an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn. Guarantano has thrown a school-record 146 consecutive passes without an interception. His growing confidence has helped Tennessee move one win away from bowl eligibility a year after a 4-8 season. Tennessee can become bowl eligible Saturday by beating Missouri in its home finale. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Guarantano's progress puts Vols on verge of bowl eligibility

By Steve Megargee Nov. 15, 2018 01:04 PM EST

Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson (3) is sacked by Tennessee linebacker Darrell Taylor (19) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 24-7. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Vols continue home mastery of No. 12 Kentucky with 24-7 win

By Steve Megargee Nov. 10, 2018 07:01 PM EST

No. 12 Kentucky eager to earn rare victory at Tennessee

By Steve Megargee Nov. 09, 2018 10:44 AM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kentucky's dreams of a 10-win season and potential New Year's Six bowl appearance likely depend on whether it can earn a rare road victory...

Tennessee tight end Dominick Wood-Anderson (4) is knocked out of bounds by Charlotte defensive back Ben DeLuca (28) and a teammate in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee struggling to establish any kind of rushing attack

By Steve Megargee Nov. 05, 2018 03:43 PM EST

Tennessee running back Ty Chandler (8) runs away from UTEP defensive back Broderick Harrell (4) as quarterback Keller Chryst (19) trails during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Chandler's big day helps Tennessee trounce UTEP 24-0

By Steve Megargee Sep. 15, 2018 07:17 PM EDT

Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt, right, greets Kivon Bennett (95) before an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. Tennessee believes it can play much better than it showed in a 40-14 season-opening loss to West Virginia. The Volunteers are hoping the lessons learned in that humbling defeat to open Jeremy Pruitt's coaching tenure can pay dividends the rest of the season. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
First-year coaches face off as Tennessee hosts ETSU

By Steve Megargee Sep. 07, 2018 10:13 AM EDT

Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt directs his team against West Virginia in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Vols need to use next 2 games to prepare for SEC schedule

By Steve Megargee Sep. 04, 2018 10:31 AM EDT

West Virginia's Will Grier (7) looks to pass against Tennessee in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Grier leads No. 17 West Virginia past Tennessee 40-14

By Steve Reed Sep. 01, 2018 03:45 PM EDT