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Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) holds the trophy next to wide receivers Marquez Callaway (1) and Josh Palmer (5) after the team's 23-22 win over Indiana in the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020. (Calvin Mattheis/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Tennessee scores twice late to stun Indiana 23-22 in Gator

By Mark Long Jan. 02, 2020 10:52 PM EST

Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) gets past Vanderbilt safety Tae Daley (3) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Gray's big day helps Tennessee trounce Vandy 28-10

By Steve Megargee Nov. 30, 2019 04:09 PM EST

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 quarterback Jarrett Guarantano sets to throw a pass during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
QB Guarantano’s re-emergence sparks Tennessee’s turnaround

By Steve Megargee Nov. 26, 2019 05:27 PM 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 running back Asim Rose (10) is tackled by several Tennessee defenders during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Tennessee, Missouri meet as they head in opposite directions

By Steve Megargee Nov. 22, 2019 12:20 PM EST

Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) carries during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Tennessee aiming to avoid repeat of last season’s finish

By Steve Megargee Nov. 14, 2019 01:18 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

UAB wide receiver Myron Mitchell (5) is tackled by Tennessee defensive back Alontae Taylor (2) and linebacker Henry To'o To'o (11) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee bounces back from dreadful start to season

By Steve Megargee Nov. 05, 2019 04:10 PM EST

UAB quarterback Tyler Johnston III (17) is attended to after being injured in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee capitalizes on takeaways to trounce UAB 30-7

By Steve Megargee Nov. 02, 2019 10:27 PM EDT

Tennessee running back Ty Chandler (8) runs for yardage in the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
UAB's impressive record has Tennessee's attention

By Steve Megargee Nov. 01, 2019 12:15 PM EDT

Tennessee offensive lineman K'Rojhn Calbert (74) and quarterback Brian Maurer (18) celebrate with fans after their 41-21 win over South Carolina in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Vols' Pruitt optimistic Maurer will be available against UAB

By Steve Megargee Oct. 28, 2019 02:46 PM EDT

Tennessee offensive lineman K'Rojhn Calbert (74) and quarterback Brian Maurer (18) celebrate with fans after their 41-21 win over South Carolina in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee beats South Carolina 41-21 without Maurer

By Steve Megargee Oct. 26, 2019 07:52 PM EDT

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

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)
South Carolina's Muschamp looks to remain perfect vs Vols

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 24, 2019 11:50 AM EDT

Tennessee quarterback Brian Maurer (18) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Tennessee QB Maurer unlikely to play against South Carolina

By Steve Megargee Oct. 23, 2019 12:39 PM EDT

Tennessee quarterback Brian Maurer (18) walks off the field after being hurt during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Vols' Brian Maurer uncertain for South Carolina game

By Steve Megargee Oct. 21, 2019 03:59 PM EDT

Tennessee wide receiver Marquez Callaway (1) checks on quarterback Brian Maurer (18) who was hurt on the play against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 1 Alabama survives Tua injury, beats Tennessee 35-13

By John Zenor Oct. 20, 2019 12:37 AM EDT

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Michigan in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Illinois stuns No. 6 Wisconsin with last-second FG

By The Associated Press Oct. 19, 2019 04:50 PM EDT