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Vanderbilt running back Rocko Griffin (24) dives into the end zone ahead of Tennessee defensive back Jaylen McCollough (22) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee hands rival Vanderbilt season-ending loss, 45-21

By Al Lesar Nov. 27, 2021 07:17 PM 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)
Tennessee at Kentucky 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 09:11 PM EDT

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix warms up for the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 12 Auburn playing to stay in SEC West race at No. 13 A&M

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 04, 2021 02:02 AM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) passes against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 4 Alabama wants to keep streak alive vs rival Tennessee

By John Zenor Oct. 21, 2021 03:52 PM 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 Jabari Small warms up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Southeast Missouri State at Tennessee Tech 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 10:59 AM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen, left, and Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel greet each other before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Tennessee at Florida 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 06:37 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

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel yells to his players during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Vols hope to fix flaws against Tennessee Tech no matter QB

By Al Lesar Sep. 16, 2021 11:01 AM EDT

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) celebrates a touchdown catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Pickett leads Pitt past Tennessee, 41-34

By Al Lesar Sep. 11, 2021 04:17 PM EDT

Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III (7) celebrates a touchdown against Bowling Green with wide receiver JaVonta Payton (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Heupel's debut ends in Tennessee's 38-6 win

By Al Lesar Sep. 03, 2021 12:05 AM EDT

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel walks past fans during the Vol Walk before an NCAA college football game against Bowling Green, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Bowling Green at Tennessee 9/2/2021

Sep. 02, 2021 06:23 PM EDT