Jarrett Guarantano
Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Florida on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Randy Sartin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, Pool)
Tennessee senior kicker opts out of remainder of season

Dec. 07, 2020 01:54 PM EST

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) passes the ball while being pressured by Tennessee defensive lineman Omari Thomas (58) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Randy Sartin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
No. 6 Florida runs past Tennessee 31-19

By Al Lesar Dec. 05, 2020 07:29 PM EST

Tennessee running back Eric Gray (3) caries the ball during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Auburn on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 23 Auburn overcame a slow start to beat Tennessee 30-17

Nov. 21, 2020 11:08 PM EST

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix warms up for the team's NCAA college football game against Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Tennessee at Auburn 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 06:43 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt yells at the officials during an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The SEC came into this season with a contingency plan to deal with coronavirus-related issues. “Obviously, we can’t predict the future,” Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt said. “I believe we all knew when we started this, that there were no guarantees.” (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
No. 23 Auburn hosts Tennessee in Gus Malzahn's 100th game

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 03:34 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt yells at the officials during an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The SEC came into this season with a contingency plan to deal with coronavirus-related issues. “Obviously, we can’t predict the future,” Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt said. “I believe we all knew when we started this, that there were no guarantees.” (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
No. 23 Auburn hosts Tennessee after three-week hiatus

By John Zenor Nov. 19, 2020 12:29 PM EST

Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) is tackled by Arkansas defenders during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Struggling Volunteers working to fix 3rd quarter breakdowns

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 09, 2020 06:00 PM EST

Tennessee running back Eric Gray (3) is tackled by Arkansas defensive back Jalen Catalon (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Franks, Arkansas have big 3rd quarter, beat Tennessee 24-13

By Eric W. Bolin Nov. 07, 2020 11:13 PM EST

Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) runs for a gain against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Tennessee at Arkansas 11/7/2020

Nov. 07, 2020 09:13 PM EST

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)
Alabama at Tennessee 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 08:53 PM EDT

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

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2020, file photo, Alabama head coach Nick Saban walks off the field after losing to Auburn in an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala. The mid-week news that Alabama coach Nick Saban tested positive for COVID-19 added a challenging backdrop for the season’s first Top 5 matchup. Saban figures to be communicating his marching orders and input from home while offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian is manning the show within the football building. (Chris Shimek/The Decatur Daily via AP, File)
Tide goes for 14th straight in 'Third Saturday in October'

By Mark Long Oct. 22, 2020 04:00 AM EDT

Tennessee coach fires assistant, puts pressure on Vols' QB

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 19, 2020 06:19 PM EDT
Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt isn't happy with how his Volunteers have lost two straight games after snapping an eight-game winning streak. ...

Kentucky snaps skid at Neyland, beats No. 18 Tennessee 34-7

Al Lesar Oct. 17, 2020 03:33 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Two years ago, Kentucky was playing well before being shut down at Neyland Stadium by a Tennessee team with a losing record. ...

Kentucky wide receiver Darren Edmond (31) celebrates with teammates after he intercepted a Mississippi State pass in end zone during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
No. 18 Tennessee looks to continue home streak vs. Kentucky

By The Associated Press Oct. 15, 2020 01:50 PM EDT

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) dives past Tennessee defensive back Jaylen McCollough (22) to score a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Tennessee has lots to work on after snapping winning streak

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 12, 2020 03:55 PM EDT

Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) tries to fend off Tennessee defensive back Bryce Thompson (0) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Tennessee at Georgia 10/10/2020

Oct. 10, 2020 06:13 PM EDT

Missouri wide receiver Tauskie Dove (86) catches an 86-yard pass for a touchdown as LSU safety Maurice Hampton Jr., left, and safety JaCoby Stevens, right, defend during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
UAB at Rice 10/10/2020

Oct. 10, 2020 12:59 PM EDT

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett celebrates a touchdown run by Zamir White against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
No. 14 Tennessee looks for signature win vs No. 3 Georgia

By Paul Newberry Oct. 08, 2020 12:26 PM EDT

No. 21 Tennessee runs streak to 8, beats Missouri 35-12

By Al Lesar Oct. 03, 2020 03:41 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — As far as his coach is concerned, the numbers looked good for Jarrett Guarantano. The fifth-year Tennessee...