STEVE MEGARGEE
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

Mississippi State wide receiver Osirus Mitchell (5) tries to make a catch as he's hit by Tennessee defensive back Bryce Thompson (20) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Defense delivers as Tennessee tops Mississippi State 20-10

By Steve Megargee Oct. 12, 2019 03:20 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's defense finally delivered the kind of performance

Tennessee quarterback Brian Maurer (18) looks to evade Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker (44) at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 in Knoxville, Tenn.(C.B. Schmelter/Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP)
Mississippi State, Tennessee both seeking to find momentum

By Steve Megargee Oct. 11, 2019 08:00 AM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mississippi State's visit to Tennessee this week could

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah State in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Florida-LSU headlines weekend full of high-profile matchups

By Steve Megargee Oct. 11, 2019 03:00 AM EDT
Life as a Southeastern Conference title contender means you have a chance to make a

Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell, left, stiff-arms Navy defender Tama Tuitele during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian via AP)
Gainwell emerges as No. 23 Memphis' latest standout rusher

By Steve Megargee Oct. 10, 2019 12:35 PM EDT
Memphis has cracked the Top 25 behind the emergence of yet another impressive running

Florida head coach Dan Mullen celebrates in front of fans as he leaves the field after defeating Auburn in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 7 Florida looks to hand another SEC West team 1st loss

By Steve Megargee Oct. 10, 2019 04:00 AM EDT
Here are some things to watch during the seventh week of the Southeastern Conference