TERESA M. WALKER
Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) surveys the defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Kentucky eager to end 3-game skid with a win vs Vanderbilt

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 11, 2021 12:36 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A season that started so very well for the Kentucky

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel, right, watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Tennessee probe done, won't self-impose postseason bowl ban

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 04, 2021 05:12 PM EDT
Tennessee will not self-impose a postseason bowl ban after wrapping up its

Memphis quarterback Peter Parrish (1) is sacked by Central Florida defensive lineman Big Kat Bryant (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)
No. 23 SMU visits Memphis, aims to bounce back from 1st loss

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 04, 2021 11:59 AM EDT
Coach Sonny Dykes believes his No. 23 SMU Mustangs are still in a good spot

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
SEC proving it can also quickly reload at QB position

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 03, 2021 03:08 PM EDT
Will Rogers has quickly developed into the type of quarterback Mike Leach

Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea communicates from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Vandy hosts Mississippi State trying to end 16-game SEC skid

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 21, 2021 10:54 AM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Vanderbilt Commodores are back home with the chance

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops, center, slaps hands with rapper Waka Flocka Flame, left, after winning an NCAA college football game against Florida in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Wide gap between Alabama, Georgia and other SEC contenders

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 06, 2021 02:01 PM EDT
Alabama and Georgia have made it abundantly clear they're the cream of the

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) scores his second touchdown of the game as he gets past Vanderbilt defenders Chase Lloyd (4) and Allan George (28) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Vandy, UConn meet in Commodores' last nonconference game

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 30, 2021 12:26 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Vanderbilt Commodores and UConn Huskies are both

Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea, center, watches from the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Daniels plays quarter as No. 2 Georgia dominates Vandy 62-0

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 25, 2021 03:24 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Georgia coach Kirby Smart spent the week talking about

Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea watches players warm up before an NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Georgia QB feeling better every day with Vanderbilt up next

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 23, 2021 10:33 AM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — JT Daniels is feeling better every day, a health update

Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee (18) looks to pass against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tanner McKee scores 3 TDs as Stanford beats Vanderbilt 41-23

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 18, 2021 11:41 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Stanford Cardinal finally are heading home to play

Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals (8) passes against East Tennessee State in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Stanford good model for now, Vandy coach sees higher ceiling

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 16, 2021 02:39 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — First-year Commodores coach Clark Lea is the latest

Tennessee State quarterback Geremy Hickbottom (19) gets sacked by Jackson State during the Southern Heritage Classic NCAA college football game in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP)
Fans celebrate revived Classic with big-name pro coaches

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 11, 2021 09:50 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Fans at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium had much to

FILE - In this April 13, 2021, file photo, New Tennessee State University NCAA college football coach Eddie George smiles during a news conference in Nashville, Tenn.. George is one of several high-profile former pro athletes to take on athletic programs at black colleges and universities at a time when the country seems more than ready. (George Walker/The Tennessean via AP, File)
Eddie George, other former All-Pros, making impact at HBCUs

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 09, 2021 02:35 AM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Eddie George picked a good time for a career change.

First year Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea watches as his players warm up before an NCAA college football game against East Tennessee State Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
ETSU spoils Vandy coach's debut 23-3 in 6th FCS over FBS win

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 04, 2021 11:40 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Linebacker Stephen Scott returned a fumble 27 yards for

FILE — In this July 21, 2021, file photo, Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days in Hoover, Ala. Lea sees lots of great potential at Vanderbilt, and the first-time head coach has been busy making changes trying to set his alma mater up for long-term success. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Vandy gets fresh start under first-time head coach Clark Lea

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 17, 2021 10:15 AM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Clark Lea sees great potential at Vanderbilt, and the

Chattanooga NCAA college football assistant coach Chris Malone looks on during a team practice in Chattanooga, Tenn., in this Tuesday, March 19, 2019, photo. The Chattanooga football assistant coach fired over a social media post disparaging the state of Georgia and voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams is suing to get his job back along with back pay and damages. He contends his First Amendment rights were violated. Malone says he was forced to resign Jan. 7 in the lawsuit filed Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in the Eastern District of U.S. District Court. (Doug Strickland/Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP)
Chattanooga assistant fired over tweet sues to get job back

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 29, 2021 12:14 PM EDT
A Chattanooga football assistant coach fired over a social media post

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
The new operating speed for the Tennessee Volunteers is fast. Not as speedy as

Southeast Missouri State defenders Lawrence Johnson (7) and Shabari Davis (24) break up a pass intended for Tennessee State wide receiver Zaire Thornton during an NCAA college football game Sunday, April 11, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Because of COVID-19, the OVC postponed the 2020 season to the spring, and the decision was made to play games on Sunday because member schools needed flexibility to staff all the spring sports. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Pandemic-driven spring football requires virtual creativity

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 15, 2021 02:15 AM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — William and Felicia Mosley found the perfect way for

New Tennessee State University NCAA college football head coach Eddie George smiles during a press conference in Nashville, Tuesday, April 13, 2021. (George Walker/The Tennessean via AP)
TSU hires 1st-time coach Eddie George hoping for revival

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 13, 2021 11:17 AM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee State is banking on Eddie George's name,

FILE — In this Sept. 12, 2015, file photo, Vanderbilt plays Georgia at Vanderbilt Stadium in an NCAA college football game in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt announced a $300 million project Monday, March 29, 2021, to improve football and basketball facilities and a new Vandy United Fund to raise money for athletics programs. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Vanderbilt to spend $300 million to upgrade football, hoops

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 29, 2021 02:22 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt announced a $300 million project Monday to