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FILE - South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer reacts to a call during the second quarter of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game against Notre Dame on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. Beamer lost some key contributors from the Gamecocks' eight-win team to the transfer portal this offseason. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Transfer portal tampering frustrates SEC coaches, but few - if any - ideas on how to stop it

By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 01, 2023 03:43 PM EDT

Tennessee running back Jabari Small (2) runs for a touchdown as he's chased by Vanderbilt cornerback BJ Anderson (26) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 9 Tennessee routs Vanderbilt 56-0 in rain for 10th win

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 26, 2022 10:58 PM EST

South Carolina coach Shane Beamer poses with a fan for a selfie after the team's NCAA college football game against Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina won 63-38. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Rivalry week should bring SEC bowl forecast into clear focus

By Mark Long Nov. 23, 2022 01:11 PM EST

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel checks the scoreboard during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
No. 9 Vols have lots on line to wrap regular season vs Vandy

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 23, 2022 10:36 AM EST

Vanderbilt punter Jared Wheatley (30) celebrates after Vanderbilt beat Florida 31-24 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 9 Tennessee eyes 10-win season in visit to Vanderbilt

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 05:00 AM EST

Vanderbilt tight end Ben Bresnahan (86) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Florida in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt won 31-24. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Vanderbilt ends eight-game skid against Florida 31-24

By Mark Mcgee Nov. 19, 2022 04:10 PM EST

Florida head coach Billy Napier watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
Florida looks to extend winning streak over Vanderbilt

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 12:10 PM EST

Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson (24) celebrates a touchdown with running back Jaylen Wright (20) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 66-24. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
SEC resources, right hires can help programs rebound quickly

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 16, 2022 04:18 PM EST

Alabama defensive backs DeMarcco Hellams (2) and Brian Branch (14) celebrate after an incomplete fourth-down pass intended for Mississippi wide receiver Jonathan Mingo (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Alabama won 30-24. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Tide out; Fab frosh; Ducks can't close

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 12, 2022 08:35 PM EST

Vanderbilt linebacker CJ Taylor (13) runs down the field with the ball after making the game winning interception against Kentucky in an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Vanderbilt stuns Kentucky to end 26-game SEC losing streak

By Steve Mcclain Nov. 12, 2022 04:04 PM EST

Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea reacts to a penalty during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Vanderbilt assistant coach sidelined over pro-Kanye post

Nov. 07, 2022 11:53 PM EST

South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer, left, talks with an official in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Rattler, South Carolina beat Vanderbilt 38-27, bowl eligible

Chip Cirillo Nov. 05, 2022 11:30 PM EDT

South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) throws a short pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
South Carolina visits Vanderbilt going for bowl eligibility

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 12:09 PM EDT

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) is brought down after a reception by Florida safety Tre'Vez Johnson as safety Rashad Torrence II (22) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Vols-Georgia in East, 'Bama-LSU in West highlight SEC play

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 03, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

Vanderbilt's Will Sheppard, right, is tackled by Missouri defensive back Jaylon Carlies, left, during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Missouri holds off Vanderbilt 17-14 to escape SEC cellar

By Dave Skretta Oct. 22, 2022 07:33 PM EDT

Vanderbilt quarterback AJ Swann (13) throws a pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brett Davis)
Georgia marks return to No. 1 with 55-0 rout of Vanderbilt

By Paul Newberry Oct. 15, 2022 07:10 PM EDT

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart tries to get an official's attention during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia back atop rankings with lowly Vandy coming to town

By Paul Newberry Oct. 13, 2022 12:03 PM EDT

Georgia running back Branson Robinson (22) runs past Kent State defensive lineman Stephen Daley (90) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia looks to solidify No. 1 ranking against Vanderbilt

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 08:51 AM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) is chased by Vanderbilt defensive lineman Myles Cecil (58) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
No. 9 Ole Miss rallies from 10 down, routs Vanderbilt 52-28

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 08, 2022 07:37 PM EDT

Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin talks with an official during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Mississippi won 22-19. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Kiffin wants no roller-coaster for No. 9 Ole Miss vs. Vandy

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 06, 2022 03:10 AM EDT