Josh Heupel

FILE - Team Aina quarterback McKenzie Milton (10), of Florida State, looks for a receiver during the second half of the Hula Bowl NCAA college football game against Team Kai, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. Former UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton, who came back from a gruesome leg injury in 2018 to play another season of college football for Florida State two years later, has been hired by Tennessee to be an offensive analyst. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Former UCF star QB McKenzie Milton joins Tennessee as offensive analyst

May. 25, 2023 05:41 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III warms up before an NCAA football game against Pittsburgh on Sept. 11, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. Sixth-year Tennessee quarterback Milton will get the chance to showcase how much he’s grown in the upcoming season. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

Tennessee QB Joe Milton ready to lead high-powered offense

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 14, 2023 06:00 AM EDT

FILE - Tennessee NCAA college football coach Josh Heupel looks on during a team practice session ahead of the 2022 Orange Bowl, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, in Miami Shores, Fla. Heupel guiding the Volunteers to their most wins since 2001 has earned him a very big pay raise. Heupel will make $9 million under the contract extension now good through 2029 announced by Tennessee on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, and signed Jan. 19. That's an increase from the $5 million extension signed last July pushing his deal through 2028. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

Tennessee gives Josh Heupel big pay raise to $9 million

Jan. 24, 2023 03:28 PM EST

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel, left, and quarterback Joe Milton III (7) stand behind the trophy after the team's win over Clemson in the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky

No. 6 Vols promote Joey Halzle to offensive coordinator

Jan. 05, 2023 11:52 AM EST

Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III (7) runs as Clemson linebacker Wade Woodaz (17) attempts a tackle during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

No. 6 Tennessee tops No. 10 Clemson 31-14 in Orange Bowl

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 30, 2022 11:56 PM EST

Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel looks on during a team practice session ahead of the 2022 Orange Bowl, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, in Miami Shores, Fla. Tennessee will face the Clemson Tigers in the Orange Bowl on Friday, Dec. 30.(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Clemson, Tennessee know Orange Bowl can be springboard

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 29, 2022 02:50 PM EST

FILE -Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) catches a pass in front of Vanderbilt defensive back Ja'Dais Richard (34) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. All-American wide receiver Jalin Hyatt will watch his sixth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers play No. 10 Clemson in the Orange Bowl from the sideline after announcing Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 he is leaving after his junior season for the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

Tennessee's Jalin Hyatt declares for NFL draft, to skip bowl

Dec. 14, 2022 06:34 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 coach Josh Heupel watches from the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Tennessee facing ACC champ Clemson in Orange Bowl on Dec. 30

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 03:22 PM EST

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik smiles after the team's win over North Carolina in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Clemson, Tennessee will meet in a very orange Orange Bowl

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 04, 2022 02:47 PM EST

Alex Golesh set to take over as South Florida coach

Dec. 04, 2022 12:57 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — South Florida hired Tennessee offensive coordinator Alex Golesh as its new head football coach on Sunday. Golesh, who came to...

AP source: USF hiring to Tennessee OC Golesh as head coach

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 03, 2022 10:23 PM EST
South Florida is hiring Tennessee offensive coordinator Alex Golesh to be its head football coach, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on...