TERESA M. WALKER
FILE - Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III warms up before an NCAA football game against Pittsburgh on Sept. 11, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. Sixth-year Tennessee quarterback Milton will get the chance to showcase how much he’s grown in the upcoming season. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Tennessee QB Joe Milton ready to lead high-powered offense

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 14, 2023 06:00 AM EDT
Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton stands out in so many ways. At 6-foot

Iowa quarterback Joe Labas (5) looks to pass as Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips (23) and linebacker Jordan Wright (15) move in during the the second half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Iowa won 21-0. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Iowa posts 1st Music City Bowl shutout, tops Kentucky 21-0

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 31, 2022 03:40 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Joe Labas threw for 139 yards and a touchdown in his first

FILE - Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) pitches out to running back Devin Neal (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Oct. 8, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. The Jayhawks have dual-threat Daniels back after he missed four games and Neal averages 6.2 yards per carry for Kansas with 1,061 yards this season. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
Liberty Bowl pits Kansas vs Arkansas for 1st time since 1906

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 27, 2022 12:10 PM EST
The Kansas Jayhawks see a bright future thanks to coach Lance Leipold's quick

Tennessee running back Jabari Small (2) runs for a touchdown as he's chased by Vanderbilt cornerback BJ Anderson (26) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 9 Tennessee routs Vanderbilt 56-0 in rain for 10th win

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 26, 2022 10:58 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Josh Heupel walked into a mess at Tennessee with players

FILE - Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Florida in Knoxville, Tenn., in this Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, file photo. Tennessee is defending itself the Level I charge of failing to monitor the football program, saying former coach Jeremy Pruitt and nine others fired “repeatedly deceived” administrators and compliance staff overseeing the football program. (Randy Sartin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, File)
Vols' response to NCAA: Pruitt, staff 'deceived' monitors

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 24, 2022 01:55 PM EST
Tennessee is defending itself against the NCAA's Level I charge of failing to monitor

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel checks the scoreboard during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
No. 9 Vols have lots on line to wrap regular season vs Vandy

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 23, 2022 10:36 AM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Josh Heupel faces perhaps the biggest challenge yet at

Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson (24) celebrates a touchdown with running back Jaylen Wright (20) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 66-24. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
SEC resources, right hires can help programs rebound quickly

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 16, 2022 04:18 PM EST
Less than a year ago, fans across the Southeastern Conference were mocking new LSU

Tennessee's Donieko Slaughter (0) picks off a pass intended for Kentucky's Dane Key (6) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Knoxville Tenn. (Scott Keller/The Daily Times via AP)
No. 2 Vols visit Georgia coming off best defensive game yet

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 31, 2022 06:41 PM EDT
Tennessee scores so many points so fast that the defense tends to be overshadowed,

Tennessee fans tear down the goal post after defeating Alabama 52-49 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 3 Tennessee revival has Vol faithful believing like 1998

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 23, 2022 12:28 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Volunteers are proving just how quickly a

Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) is chased by Vanderbilt defensive lineman Myles Cecil (58) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
No. 9 Ole Miss rallies from 10 down, routs Vanderbilt 52-28

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 08, 2022 07:37 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The ninth-ranked Mississippi Rebels got a glimpse of just how

Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin talks with an official during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Mississippi won 22-19. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Kiffin wants no roller-coaster for No. 9 Ole Miss vs. Vandy

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 06, 2022 03:10 AM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The ninth-ranked Ole Miss Rebels might not be in the mood to

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 Oct. 02, 2022 03:09 PM EDT
Neyland Stadium is selling out again and fans already are trying to plan how to paint

Vanderbilt wide receiver Will Sheppard (14) celebrates after catching his second touchdown reception against Elon in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Wright scores school record 6 TDs as Vandy beats Elon 42-31

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 03, 2022 11:14 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mike Wright scored a program record six touchdowns throwing

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
The Tennessee Volunteers say they know what they're doing and exactly what they want

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 hopes its “exemplary cooperation” with the NCAA helps the Volunteers avoid

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
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Purdue came into the Music City Bowl short-handed and banged

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
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — First-year Tennessee coach Josh Heupel has the Volunteers in

FILE - Texas Tech interim coach Sonny Cumbie talks to his players on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson, File)
Leach, Mississippi State take on Texas Tech in Liberty Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 27, 2021 06:17 PM EST
While Mike Leach certainly has overhauled Mississippi State's football program in two

FILE - Tennessee State head coach Eddie George gestures as his team takes the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. Deion Sanders has been all over national TV, putting Jackson State in the spotlight every time his insurance commercials air. Hiring Eddie George has had a similar effect at Tennessee State. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Schools reap benefits of hiring Coach Prime, Eddie George

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 25, 2021 02:05 AM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Deion Sanders has been all over national TV, putting

Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (1) scores a touchdown ahead of Georgia defensive back Latavious Brini (36) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Bennett, No. 1 Georgia remain perfect, rout Tennessee 41-17

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 13, 2021 07:46 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Georgia Bulldogs are ranked No. 1 and just finished