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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

South Carolina running back Kevin Harris (20) carries for a touchdown, next to Tennessee linebacker Deandre Johnson (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Tennessee at South Carolina 9/26/2020

Sep. 26, 2020 08:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt yells to his players during an NCAA college football game against Chattanooga in Knoxville, Tenn. Pruitt said he canceled Friday's practice for No. 25 Tennessee due to a "few more positive" test results and Saturday night's practice also could be canceled depending on the results after everyone in the program was tested Friday morning. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Freshmen receivers get chance with Tennessee this season

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 31, 2020 01:10 PM EDT

Tennessee announces addition of USC grad transfer WR Jones

Jan. 22, 2020 06:20 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Wide receiver Velus Jones will join Tennessee as a graduate transfer from Southern California. ...

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 Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Southern California's Velus Jones Jr., left, runs back a punt for 101 yards as Fresno State's Deonte Perry, second from right gives chase and Liam Jimmons delays Perry during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles. Jones is off to a fast start in what is shaping up to be his most productive season as a return specialist. He is averaging 25.6 yards per kick return despite an uncommonly high number of attempts. At a time when most teams seem content to take a touchback, Jones leads the FBS with 3.8 returns per game, one of three players averaging at least three returns per game. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Many happy returns: KR Velus Jones Jr. shines back at USC

By Dan Greenspan Oct. 09, 2019 09:04 PM EDT

Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) celebrates after a 45-20 win over Stanford during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 24 USC takes potent offense on the road to BYU

By John Coon Sep. 13, 2019 12:47 PM EDT

BYU quarterback Zach Wilson (1) hands the ball off to running back Ty'Son Williams (5) for what would be the game-winning 5-yard touchdown run during the second overtime against Tennessee in a NCAA football game at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 in Knoxville, Tenn.(C.B. Schmelter/Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP)
No. 24 USC tests new Air Raid offense on road at BYU

By Associated Press Sep. 12, 2019 05:25 PM EDT

Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis throws a pass against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Slovis propels USC past No. 23 Stanford 45-20 in debut start

By Greg Beacham Sep. 08, 2019 01:54 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 31, 2019, file photo, Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis is shown during an NCAA college football game against Fresno State, in Los Angeles. Slovis couldn't believe he woke up last Sunday as Southern California's starting quarterback. With J.T. Daniels out for the season, the freshman backup is improbably in charge when the Trojans face No. 23 Stanford's tough defense. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Backup QBs to play big role when No. 23 Stanford visits USC

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 09:15 PM EDT

Fresno State wide receiver Derrion Grim, left, tumbles in after catching a touchdown pass as Southern California cornerback Chase Williams defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
USC loses QB Daniels to injury, outlasts Fresno State 31-23

By Greg Beacham Sep. 01, 2019 02:34 AM EDT

FILE- In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Texas Tech head coach Kliff Kingsbury stands on the field before an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Ames, Iowa.  Kingsbury has agreed to become Clay Helton’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Southern California, USC announced Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. Kingsbury is considered one of the top offensive minds in football despite being fired by Texas Tech on Nov. 25. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
USC lands Kliff Kingsbury as Helton's offensive coordinator

By Greg Beacham Dec. 05, 2018 01:21 PM EST

Southern California wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (1) celebrates his touchdown reception with quarterback JT Daniels (18) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Kelley rushes for 289 yards, leads UCLA past USC 34-27

By Joe Reedy Nov. 17, 2018 07:16 PM EST

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