STEVE MEGARGEE
Tennessee linebacker Daniel Bituli gets to his feet after recovering a blocked punt against South Carolina during an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, tenn., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (Scott Keller/The Daily Times via AP)
Bituli takes unusual path to leading role on Vols’ defense

By Steve Megargee Nov. 21, 2019 05:39 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — About the same time Tennessee senior linebacker Daniel

Georgia running back Brian Herrien (35) carries the ball against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 4 Georgia continues playoff chase with another big test

By Steve Megargee Nov. 21, 2019 04:00 AM EST
Here are some things to watch during the 13th week of the Southeastern

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throws under pressure from Iowa State linebacker O'Rien Vance (34) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Big 12 takes center stage as Oklahoma visits unbeaten Baylor

By Steve Megargee Nov. 15, 2019 03:00 AM EST
Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts has plenty at stake this week as he nears the

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
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee enters its final two games of the regular

Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams (18) carries the ball as Mississippi defensive back Jay Stanley (28) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 5 Georgia visits No. 13 Auburn to highlight SEC slate

By Steve Megargee Nov. 14, 2019 04:00 AM EST
Here are some things to watch during the 12th week of the Southeastern

Alabama linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) cheers the crowd against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
LSU tries to end its recent frustrating history with Alabama

By Steve Megargee Nov. 07, 2019 04:01 AM EST
Here are some things to watch during the 11th week of the Southeastern

UAB wide receiver Myron Mitchell (5) is tackled by Tennessee defensive back Alontae Taylor (2) and linebacker Henry To'o To'o (11) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee bounces back from dreadful start to season

By Steve Megargee Nov. 05, 2019 04:10 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has been the subject of much ridicule after

UAB quarterback Tyler Johnston III (17) is attended to after being injured in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee capitalizes on takeaways to trounce UAB 30-7

By Steve Megargee Nov. 02, 2019 10:27 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's Bryce Thompson says he's finally back in

Tennessee running back Ty Chandler (8) runs for yardage in the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
UAB's impressive record has Tennessee's attention

By Steve Megargee Nov. 01, 2019 12:15 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's troubling recent history against Football

Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) runs for yardage in the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee WR Jauan Jennings making most of second chance

By Steve Megargee Oct. 31, 2019 05:31 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings has orchestrated

South Carolina's Ryan Hilinski, bottom, gets sacked by Florida's Zachary Carter, right, in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Columbia, SC. Florida defeated South Carolina 38-27. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)
Florida vs. Georgia shapes up as playoff elimination game

By Steve Megargee Oct. 31, 2019 04:01 AM EDT
Here are some things to watch during the 10th week of the Southeastern

Tennessee offensive lineman K'Rojhn Calbert (74) and quarterback Brian Maurer (18) celebrate with fans after their 41-21 win over South Carolina in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Vols' Pruitt optimistic Maurer will be available against UAB

By Steve Megargee Oct. 28, 2019 02:46 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt is cautiously optimistic

Tennessee offensive lineman K'Rojhn Calbert (74) and quarterback Brian Maurer (18) celebrate with fans after their 41-21 win over South Carolina in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee beats South Carolina 41-21 without Maurer

By Steve Megargee Oct. 26, 2019 07:52 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's Jarrett Guarantano could sense the

Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt yells at the officials during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Vols' QB uncertainty adds intrigue to South Carolina matchup

By Steve Megargee Oct. 25, 2019 12:00 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's uncertain quarterback situation adds an

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) passes for a first down against Mississippi State during the first half of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. In addition to LSU winning 36-13, Burrow threw four touchdowns to break the LSU season record with 29. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Auburn-LSU showdown highlights this week's SEC slate

By Steve Megargee Oct. 24, 2019 04:01 AM EDT
Here are some things to watch during the ninth week of the Southeastern Conference

Tennessee quarterback Brian Maurer (18) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Tennessee QB Maurer unlikely to play against South Carolina

By Steve Megargee Oct. 23, 2019 12:39 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt says quarterback Brian Maurer

Tennessee quarterback Brian Maurer (18) walks off the field after being hurt during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Vols' Brian Maurer uncertain for South Carolina game

By Steve Megargee Oct. 21, 2019 03:59 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt is mum on the status of Brian

Kentucky quarterback Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Arkansas, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
South Carolina has opportunity to produce another upset

By Steve Megargee Oct. 17, 2019 04:01 AM EDT
Here are some things to watch during the eighth week of the Southeastern Conference

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor celebrates a touchdown against Michigan State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 38-0. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
First-half surprises include stingy Wisconsin, LSU's Burrow

By Steve Megargee Oct. 15, 2019 02:20 AM EDT
The same six teams occupied the first six spots in the Top 25 poll all the way up

Tennessee quarterback Brian Maurer (18) throws to a receiver in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Vols confident QB Maurer will play against No. 1 Alabama

By Steve Megargee Oct. 14, 2019 03:59 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt believes quarterback Brian