Josh Heupel
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel and players greet fans during the traditional Vol Walk before an NCAA college football game against Florida Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Rested Vols now face true test in Heupel's 2nd season

By Teresa M. Walker 6 hrs ago

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. Minnesota won 34-7. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Takeaways: After rush to give Tucker megadeal, MSU slips

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 24, 2022 09:23 PM EDT

Florida head coach Billy Napier watches his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Hooker sparks No. 11 Tennessee over No. 20 Florida, 38-33

By Al Lesar Sep. 24, 2022 07:44 PM EDT

Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) walks off the field after being injured during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Akron, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 11 Vols can start ending No. 20 Gators' hold on rivalry

By Al Lesar Sep. 22, 2022 03:20 AM EDT

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops talks with an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Youngstown State in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
SEC breakthrough: Programs need players, culture, patience

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 21, 2022 04:52 PM EDT

Tennessee defensive back Trevon Flowers (1) breaks up a pass intended for Akron wide receiver Daniel George (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Hyatt's big plays lead No. 15 Tennessee over Akron, 63-6

By Al Lesar Sep. 17, 2022 10:43 PM EDT

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel yells to an official after Pittsburgh wide receiver Jared Wayne (5) made a catch along the sideline that was ruled a catch during overtime of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Pittsburgh. After review, the catch call was overturned. Tennessee won 34-27 in overtime. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
No. 15 Tennessee hosts Akron to fix issues before SEC slate

By Al Lesar Sep. 15, 2022 01:36 AM EDT

Tennessee running back Jabari Small (2), leads his team from the field after he scored a touchdown against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Hooker, defense lead No. 24 Tennessee past No. 17 Pitt in OT

By Will Graves Sep. 10, 2022 08:07 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker passes against Ball State during an NCAA football game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. No. 17 Pittsburgh hosts No. 24 Tennessee on Saturday.(AP Photo/John Amis, File)
No. 17 Pitt embraces underdog status versus No. 24 Tennessee

By Will Graves Sep. 08, 2022 11:00 AM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi, front, works the sideline as his team plays against West Virginia during an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Pittsburgh. No. 17 Pittsburgh hosts No. 24 Tennessee on Saturday.(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
No. 24 Tennessee eyes respect, revenge at No. 17 Pittsburgh

Sep. 08, 2022 10:53 AM EDT

Georgia defensive back Christopher Smith (29) intercepts a pass from Oregon quarterback Bo Nix in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
SEC teams get more chances for September statements

By John Zenor Sep. 07, 2022 01:32 AM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Utah State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
AP Top 25: Georgia moves up to No. 2, passing Ohio State

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 06, 2022 02:17 PM EDT

Tennessee defensive back Kamal Hadden (5) intercepts a pass intended for Ball State wide receiver Yo'Heinz Tyler during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Hooker leads Tennessee over Ball State, 59-10

By Al Lesar Sep. 01, 2022 10:44 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker plays against Purdue in the first half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game on Dec. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Hooker goes into his sixth season as the starter. He earned the job last season after coming off the bench to set program records for a 181.4 passing efficiency and a 68% completion percentage. Hooker also threw 31 touchdowns with only three interceptions. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Stacked: SEC QB talent goes well beyond Young, Bennett

By John Zenor Aug. 31, 2022 02:32 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker plays against Purdue in the first half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game on Dec. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Hooker goes into his sixth season as the starter. He earned the job last season after coming off the bench to set program records for a 181.4 passing efficiency and a 68% completion percentage. Hooker also threw 31 touchdowns with only three interceptions. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Tennessee Vols open season hosting Ball State under lights

By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2022 11:55 AM EDT

FILE - Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker plays against Purdue in the first half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game on Dec. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Hooker goes into his sixth season as the starter. He earned the job last season after coming off the bench to set program records for a 181.4 passing efficiency and a 68% completion percentage. Hooker also threw 31 touchdowns with only three interceptions. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Tennessee Vols look for more wins in Heupel's 2nd season

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 16, 2022 10:06 AM EDT

FILE - Then-Tennessee NCAA college football head coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks during Southeastern Conference Media Days in Atlanta, July 18, 2018. The NCAA on Friday, July 22, 2022, charged Tennessee with 18 recruiting violations involving allegations of illegal cash, gifts and benefits given under fired football coach Jeremy Pruitt.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
NCAA charges Tennessee with 18 major violations under Pruitt

Teresa M. Walker Jul. 22, 2022 03:22 PM EDT

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel speaks during NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days in Atlanta, Thursday, July 21, 2022. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
ACC, SEC reap benefits from transfers moving between leagues

By Aaron Beard Jul. 22, 2022 02:37 PM EDT

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohn holds up the trophy after Purdue beat Tennessee 48-45 in overtime to win the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Purdue outlasts Tennessee 48-45 in OT in Music City Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 30, 2021 08:00 PM EST

FILE — Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel talks on his headset during an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Nov. 13, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee is scheduled to face Purdue in the Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Vols look to make statement vs Purdue in Music City Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 29, 2021 02:23 PM EST