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Tennessee wide receiver Ramel Keyton (80) tries to make a catch as he's defended by Missouri defensive back Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Rakestraw Jr. was called for pass interference on the play. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Hooker throws three TDs, No. 5 Tennessee tops Missouri 66-24

By Al Lesar Nov. 12, 2022 03:55 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — If style points are important to No. 5 Tennessee, the

Kentucky wide receiver Barion Brown, right, runs past Missouri defensive back Kris Abrams-Draine, left, during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
No. 5 Vols looking to stay in playoff race hosting Missouri

By Al Lesar Nov. 10, 2022 06:10 AM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Fifth-ranked Tennessee still has plenty left to play for if

Tennessee tight end Princeton Fant (88) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Hyatt's 2 TDs lead No. 3 Tennessee over No. 19 Kentucky 44-6

By Al Lesar Oct. 29, 2022 10:44 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — No looking ahead for Jalin Hyatt and No. 3 Tennessee.

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel watches play on the Jumbotron during the second half of an NCAA college football game against the Tennessee Martin Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 65-24. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Rare ranked showdown for No. 3 Tennessee, No. 19 Kentucky

By Al Lesar Oct. 27, 2022 06:10 AM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — More than just bragging rights will be on the line Saturday

Tennessee Martin quarterback Dresser Winn (3) throws to a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Tennessee Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Fant's big game powers No. 3 Tennessee past UT Martin 65-24

By Al Lesar Oct. 22, 2022 03:59 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — This day in Princeton Fant's career at Tennessee was a long

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel reacts to a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 3 Tennessee Vols insist they're focused on UT Martin

By Al Lesar Oct. 20, 2022 06:10 AM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — New goalposts are in place and ready for kickoff Saturday at

Alabama place kicker Will Reichard (16) kicks a field goal as Alabama punter James Burnip (86) holds during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 6 Tennessee beats No. 3 Alabama 52-49 on late FG

By Al Lesar Oct. 15, 2022 07:58 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — After 15 years of being a rival to Alabama in name only,

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Alabama QB Young starts for No. 3 Tide vs No. 6 Vols

By Al Lesar Oct. 15, 2022 03:45 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — No. 3 Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, who missed last week's

Alabama coach Nick Saban stands near the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 3 Alabama braces for big road test at No. 6 Tennessee

By Al Lesar Oct. 13, 2022 06:10 AM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Josh Heupel recognizes the enormous

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
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Despite an upper-body injury and the absence of his favorite

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
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Coach Josh Heupel learned quickly just what playing Florida

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
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — What Jalin Hyatt did Saturday night was a long time coming.

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
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Coach Josh Heupel's 15th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers have one

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
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Hendon Hooker threw for 222 yards and two touchdowns and ran

Vanderbilt running back Rocko Griffin (24) dives into the end zone ahead of Tennessee defensive back Jaylen McCollough (22) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee hands rival Vanderbilt season-ending loss, 45-21

By Al Lesar Nov. 27, 2021 07:17 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Josh Heupel passed both tests among the SEC Class of

Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) is congratulated by wide receiver JaVonta Payton (3) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Alabama Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Vols look to finish Heupel's debut season strong vs Vandy

By Al Lesar Nov. 26, 2021 09:46 AM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Josh Heupel took over a Tennessee program depleted by

South Alabama tight end Lincoln Sefcik (88) runs into the end zone for a touchdown in front of Tennessee defensive back Alontae Taylor (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Hooker leads Tennessee's rout of South Alabama 60-14

By Al Lesar Nov. 20, 2021 11:17 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — All season, Tennessee coach Josh Heupel has stressed

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel talks on his headset during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Bowl eligibility up for grabs for Tennessee, South Alabama

By Al Lesar Nov. 18, 2021 10:39 AM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee can take a very big step Saturday night in

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel watches the video board during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
No. 1 Georgia braces for challenge against Tennessee offense

By Al Lesar Nov. 11, 2021 11:48 AM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Top-ranked Georgia hasn’t seen an offense like

Mississippi running back Snoop Conner (24) is lifted by offensive lineman Orlando Umana (51) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 13 Ole Miss beats Tennessee 31-26; fans pelt field

By Al Lesar Oct. 17, 2021 12:30 AM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — No. 13 Mississippi held off Tennessee 31-26 on Saturday