Velus Jones Jr.
Georgia wide receiver Arik Gilbert (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the G - Day game at Sanford Stadium Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Several players to watch in the Southeastern Conference

By John Zenor Apr. 26, 2022 01:35 PM EDT

FILE - Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) is shown in action against Charleston Southern during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Athens, Ga. Bowers was selected to The Associated Press All-SEC team in results released Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Alabama QB Young, LB Anderson named SEC players of year

By John Zenor Dec. 08, 2021 12:07 PM EST

Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) is congratulated by wide receiver JaVonta Payton (3) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Alabama Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Vols look to finish Heupel's debut season strong vs Vandy

By Al Lesar Nov. 26, 2021 09:46 AM EST

South Alabama quarterback Desmond Trotter (1) turns to hand the ball during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Tennessee Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
South Alabama at Tennessee 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 07:27 PM EST

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) throws to a receiver during warm-ups before an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Georgia at Tennessee 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 03:21 PM EST

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel watches the video board during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
No. 1 Georgia braces for challenge against Tennessee offense

By Al Lesar Nov. 11, 2021 11:48 AM EST

Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (1) catches a 72-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Hooker's 4 TDs help Tennessee top No. 18 Kentucky 45-42

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 06, 2021 11:15 PM EDT

Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (1) catches a 72-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Tennessee at Kentucky 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 09:11 PM EDT

Mississippi running back Snoop Conner (24) is lifted by offensive lineman Orlando Umana (51) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 13 Ole Miss beats Tennessee 31-26; fans pelt field

By Al Lesar Oct. 17, 2021 12:30 AM EDT

Former Tennessee linebacker Al Wilson holds up a plaque as his induction into the National Football Foundation and College Hall fo Fame is announced during halftime of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Hooker throws three TDs, leads Tennessee past South Carolina

By Al Lesar Oct. 09, 2021 03:41 PM EDT

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel watches his players warmup before an NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
South Carolina at Tennessee 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 11:53 AM EDT

Missouri running back Tyler Badie, right, is tackled by Tennessee defensive back Theo Jackson during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Tennessee makes quick work of Missouri in 62-24 rout

By Joe Walljasper Oct. 02, 2021 03:54 PM EDT

Tennessee running back Tiyon Evans (8) dives in for a touchdown as he's hit by Tennessee Tech linebacker Seth Carlisle (18) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Hooker in on 4 TDs, leads Tennessee to easy win, 56-0

By Al Lesar Sep. 18, 2021 03:49 PM EDT

Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (1) runs the ball for a touchdown as he's hit by Tennessee Tech defensive back Jamaal Boyd (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee Tech at Tennessee 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 01:57 PM EDT

Vice President Kamala Harris walks on to the field with her husband Doug Emhoff before an NCAA college football game between Howard and Hampton at Audi Field in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Harris attended Howard University and graduated in 1986. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
USC at Washington State 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 12:37 PM EDT

South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Monday, July 19, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
SEC's 4 new head coaches face different challenges

By John Zenor Jul. 22, 2021 02:34 PM EDT

Starting spring practice allows Vols to hit reset button

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 26, 2021 04:27 PM EDT
Being back on a football field gives the Tennessee Volunteers to hit the reset button after a rough few months. The list of setbacks and...

Vanderbilt place kicker Sarah Fuller (32) kicks an extra point during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee at Vanderbilt Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/The Tennessean via AP)
She scores! Fuller kicks 2 extra points for Vandy, Vols win

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 12, 2020 08:05 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

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