Jim Chaney
FILE — In this Jan. 27, 2021, file photo, Tennessee's new football coach, Josh Heupel, speaks during an introductory news conference in Knoxville, Tenn. The new operating speed for the Tennessee Volunteers is fast. Not as speedy as Heupel wants once the season starts, but pretty quick for April. Offensive linemen like Heupel's new offense because they're snapping the ball and lining back up again so fast they can see defensive linemen wearing down during drives. (Caitie McLekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, Pool)
Heupel, coaches spend spring speeding up Tennessee Vols

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 24, 2021 02:34 AM EDT

Fans attending the NCAA college football game between Northern Illinois and Buffalo on Wednesday night, Nov. 4, 2020, in DeKalb, Ill., follow guidelines about mask-wearing and social distancing. (Mark Busch/Daily Chronicle via AP)
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By The Associated Press Nov. 13, 2020 09:27 AM EST

Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Alabama in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Caitie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Arkansas, Tennessee look to recover from tough losses

By Chip Souza Nov. 05, 2020 04:05 PM EST

Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt talks with Will Albright (46) before the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
No. 14 Tennessee seeks 9th straight win vs No. 3 Georgia

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 08, 2020 04:05 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano looks for a receiver during an NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Knoxville, Tenn. Guarantano and the 16th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers are about to find out how much having the same offensive coordinator for consecutive seasons can help a quarterback. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
QB Guarantano opens as undisputed starter for No. 16 Vols

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 21, 2020 05:04 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 wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) carries during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Tennessee aiming to avoid repeat of last season’s finish

By Steve Megargee Nov. 14, 2019 01:18 PM EST

Oklahoma safety Pat Fields (10) sacks Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) in the first half of an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Georgia becomes 1st major upset victim

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 12, 2019 10:04 PM EDT

Georgia coach Kirby Smart speaks with the ref in the second half of a NCAA football game between Georgia and Notre Dame in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. Georgia won 23-17. [Photo/Joshua L. Jones, Athens Banner-Herald]/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
No. 3 Georgia, Smart wary of heavy underdog Tennessee

By Steve Megargee Oct. 04, 2019 10:10 AM EDT

Florida wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland, right, makes a reception in front of Tennessee defensive back Bryce Thompson during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 3 Georgia carries unbeaten record into Tennessee

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2019 01:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) is shown In the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas State, in Athens, Ga. Fromm says Jim Chaney, the Bulldogs' former offensive coordinator, "really kind of introduced me to this pro-style offense." Now Chaney is running Tennessee's offense, and Fromm wants to show he learned his lessons well when the No. 3 Bulldogs face the Vols on Saturday. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Dogs' Fromm says Vols' Chaney taught him 'big-boy football'

By Charles Odum Oct. 01, 2019 03:43 PM EDT

Tennessee quarterback Brian Maurer, left, scrambles for yardage as he is pressured by Florida linebacker Khris Bogle, center, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Vols not saying who will start at QB against No. 3 Georgia

By Steve Megargee Sep. 30, 2019 01:48 PM EDT

Tennessee running back Ty Chandler, left, is stopped by Florida linebacker James Houston IV after a short gain during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Tennessee remains hopeful even after dreadful start

By Steve Megargee Sep. 26, 2019 02:31 PM EDT

Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt watches from the sideline in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia State, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Pruitt: Vols need to 'look in the mirror' to get better

By Steve Megargee Sep. 02, 2019 04:03 PM EDT

Georgia State rallies in 4th quarter to stun Tennessee 38-30

By Steve Megargee Aug. 31, 2019 08:50 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dan Ellington threw two touchdown passes and ran for a third score as 26-point underdog Georgia State upset Tennessee 38-30 on Saturday in...

Georgia State cornerback Bryquice Brown (5) celebrates with fans after a win over Tennessee in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Georgia State rallies in 4th quarter to stun Tennessee 38-30

By Steve Megargee Aug. 31, 2019 07:13 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 7, 2019, file photo, Tennessee offensive coordinator Jim Chaney walks on the field during practice in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee is about to get an early indication of whether its offense has improved as much as the Volunteers believe it has under new coordinator Jim Chaney. The Vols are paying the former Georgia offensive coordinator $1.5 million this season to boost an attack that ranked last in the Southeastern Conference in yards per game each of the last two years. That offense will try to show more firepower Saturday when Tennessee opens the season by hosting Georgia State. (Caitie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, File)
Chaney's offense gets early test as Vols host Georgia State

By Steve Megargee Aug. 30, 2019 12:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 19, 2019, file photo, Georgia coach Kirby Smart speaks during an NCAA college football news conference in Athens, Ga. Georgia fully expects to contend for a national championship. Now, the Bulldogs have to show they can finish the job after coming tantalizingly close the last two seasons. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)
Georgia Bulldogs look for get over the hump in 2019

By Paul Newberry Aug. 12, 2019 12:48 PM EDT

FILE -- In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Tennessee wide receiver Marquez Callaway (1) escapes from Kentucky linebacker Jamin Davis (44) in an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee is hoping to improve after going 5-7 in 2018 while posting a second straight last-place finish in the Southeastern Conference Eastern Division.(AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Vols expect better results in 2nd year under Jeremy Pruitt

By Steve Megargee Aug. 12, 2019 12:01 PM EDT

Tennessee NCAA college football players gather for a team photo shoot in Knoxville, Tenn., Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019. (Saul Young/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Guarantano's goals remain sky high amid Vols' struggles

By Steve Megargee Aug. 04, 2019 04:53 PM EDT