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Texas' Sam Ehlinger (11) is tackled by Texas Tech's Adrian Frye (7) short of the goal line during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)
College Football Picks: Another week of Big 12 upset alerts

By Ralph D. Russo 11 hrs ago

FILE - In this Aug. 20, 2019, file photo, Georgia offensive lineman Cade Mays (77) runs a drill during an NCAA football practice in Athens, Ga. Georgia sophomore Cade Mays' attorney says the versatile offensive lineman plans to transfer and will have a strong case to be granted immediate eligibility in 2020. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)
Mays transfers to Tennessee after his father sues Georgia

By Charles Odum Jan. 09, 2020 06:41 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2013, file photo, then-Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano reacts on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Schiano will not be returning to Rutgers because the school and its former football coach were unable to come to an agreement on a deal, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because neither side wanted to make the negotiations public. Schiano spent 11 seasons at Rutgers before leaving for the NFL in 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)
Failure to rehire Schiano as coach has Rutgers fans upset

By Tom Canavan Nov. 25, 2019 07:15 PM EST

AP source: Schiano, Rutgers can’t reach deal on return

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 24, 2019 06:02 PM EST
Greg Schiano won’t be returning to Rutgers because the school and its former football coach were unable to come to an agreement on a deal, a person familiar...

Tennessee unveils updated plans for Neyland renovation

Nov. 08, 2019 05:43 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has unveiled updated plans for a Neyland Stadium renovation as the facility approaches its 100-year anniversary. ...

Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) 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)
Tennessee WR Jauan Jennings making most of second chance

By Steve Megargee Oct. 31, 2019 05:31 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) passes against Texas A&M during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Tennessee trying to snap 12-year losing streak vs Alabama

By John Zenor Oct. 17, 2019 02:42 PM EDT

Tennessee quarterback Brian Maurer (18) looks to evade Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker (44) at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 in Knoxville, Tenn.(C.B. Schmelter/Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP)
Mississippi State, Tennessee both seeking to find momentum

By Steve Megargee Oct. 11, 2019 08:00 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 11, 2018 file photo, Mississippi State football defensive coordinator Bob Shoop, talks about senior players' leadership with reporters during the Mississippi State Media Day, in Starkville, Miss. Mississippi State defensive coordinator Bob Shoop will see familiar faces Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 when the Bulldogs visit Tennessee. Shoop was Tennessee’s defensive coordinator. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Mississippi State's Shoop ready to face his former team

By Paul Jones Oct. 10, 2019 02:49 AM EDT

Arizona State running back Eno Benjamin (3) carries the ball in the second half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. The Sun Devils have nothing to worry about at running back with Eno Benjamin in the backfield. He set a school record with 1,642 yards rushing _ fifth nationally _ and was a third-team Associated Press All-American in 2018. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Pick 6: Minnesota, Baylor among dark horse league contenders

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 18, 2019 11:04 AM EDT

Tennessee athletics reports deficit of nearly $6.5 million

Jan. 24, 2019 03:24 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's athletics department has reported a budget deficit of nearly $6.5 million for the 2018 fiscal year, thanks partly to hefty...

Missouri quarterback Drew Lock (3) throws to a receiver in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Missouri trounces Tennessee 50-17 for third straight win

By Steve Megargee Nov. 17, 2018 07:15 PM EST

Tennessee seeks bowl eligibility as it hosts Missouri

By Steve Megargee Nov. 16, 2018 12:38 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has an opportunity Saturday to show how far it has come in the last year. One year after setting a school record for...

FILE - In this Oct. 23, 2015, file photo, Tennessee running back Jalen Hurd (1) stiff-arms Alabama linebacker Reggie Ragland (19) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Hurd made a thoughtful decision to become a receiver for one season at Baylor after being one of the top running backs in the SEC. Hurd’s transfer from Tennessee and transition to primarily catching the ball instead of carrying it has worked out with the Bears after going more than a year without playing a game. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Baylor's Jalen Hurd goes from top SEC runner to top receiver

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 15, 2018 03:33 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2012, file photo, Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley walks the sideline in an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tenn. Dooley, now offensive coordinator at Missouri, says he has no hard feelings toward Tennessee as he prepares for his return to Knoxville. Missouri plays Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018.(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Missouri assistant Dooley grateful for Tennessee opportunity

By Steve Megargee Nov. 13, 2018 05:55 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2016, file photo, Tennessee defensive back Todd Kelly Jr. celebrates after an interception during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, in Knoxville, Tenn. Kelly always believed he'd play again and end his college career on his terms even as he struggled with a knee injury. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Vols' Kelly grateful to finish his career on his own terms

By Steve Megargee Nov. 08, 2018 12:36 PM EST

South Carolina running back Mon Denson (34) runs with the ball against Tennessee linebacker Darrell Taylor (19) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina defeated Tennessee 27-24. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Leaky run defense remains problematic for Tennessee

By Steve Megargee Oct. 30, 2018 04:09 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban watches before an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Fast start helps No. 1 Alabama trounce Tennessee 58-21

By Steve Megargee Oct. 20, 2018 07:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Alabama offensive lineman Jonah Williams sets up to block against Arkansas in the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Fayetteville, Ark. Williams was named to The Associated Press Midseason All-America team, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018.(AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
No. 1 Alabama seeks to beat Tennessee for 12th straight year

By Steve Megargee Oct. 19, 2018 11:26 AM EDT

No. 1 Alabama seeks to beat Tennessee for 12th straight time

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2018 09:56 AM EDT
No. 1 Alabama (7-0, 4-0 SEC) at Tennessee (3-3, 1-2), 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS) Line: Alabama by 28½. Series record: Alabama leads 55-38-7 ...