Tennessee Volunteers
FILE - Tennessee NCAA college football coach Josh Heupel looks on during a team practice session ahead of the 2022 Orange Bowl, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, in Miami Shores, Fla. Heupel guiding the Volunteers to their most wins since 2001 has earned him a very big pay raise. Heupel will make $9 million under the contract extension now good through 2029 announced by Tennessee on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, and signed Jan. 19. That's an increase from the $5 million extension signed last July pushing his deal through 2028. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)
Tennessee gives Josh Heupel big pay raise to $9 million

Jan. 24, 2023 03:28 PM EST

FILE - Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looks to pass against Colorado during an NCAA college football game Nov. 19, 2022, in Seattle. Penix has opted to put off the NFL for another year and college football's leading passer leads the No. 12 Huskies against No. 21 Texas in the Alamo Bowl. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
STAT WATCH: FBS rushing title is 3rd straight for Air Force

By Eric Olson Jan. 09, 2023 11:11 PM EST

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel, left, and quarterback Joe Milton III (7) stand behind the trophy after the team's win over Clemson in the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky
No. 6 Vols promote Joey Halzle to offensive coordinator

Jan. 05, 2023 11:52 AM EST

Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III (7) runs as Clemson linebacker Wade Woodaz (17) attempts a tackle during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
No. 6 Tennessee tops No. 10 Clemson 31-14 in Orange Bowl

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 30, 2022 11:56 PM EST

Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel looks on during a team practice session ahead of the 2022 Orange Bowl, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, in Miami Shores, Fla. Tennessee will face the Clemson Tigers in the Orange Bowl on Friday, Dec. 30.(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Clemson, Tennessee know Orange Bowl can be springboard

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 29, 2022 02:50 PM EST

Clemson Tigers defensive tackle Bryan Bresee (11) participates in a drill during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Orange Bowl, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Clemson will face the Tennessee Volunteers in the Orange Bowl on Friday, Dec. 30. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
No. 6 Tennessee, No. 10 Clemson to meet in Orange Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 02:18 PM EST

Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III (7) throws a pass during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Orange Bowl, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, in Miami Shores, Fla. Tennessee will face the Clemson Tigers in the Orange Bowl on Friday, Dec. 30.(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Milton, Klubnik ready to take center stage at Orange Bowl

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 28, 2022 01:56 PM EST

FILE -Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) catches a pass in front of Vanderbilt defensive back Ja'Dais Richard (34) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. All-American wide receiver Jalin Hyatt will watch his sixth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers play No. 10 Clemson in the Orange Bowl from the sideline after announcing Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 he is leaving after his junior season for the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Tennessee's Jalin Hyatt declares for NFL draft, to skip bowl

Dec. 14, 2022 06:34 PM EST

FILE - Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell runs on the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Campbell was named AP All-Big Ten Defensive player of the year, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
2022 Associated Press All-America Team

Dec. 12, 2022 01:44 PM EST

The Heisman Trophy sits during a news conference before the award ceremony Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Heisman Trophy Voting

Dec. 10, 2022 09:39 PM EST

FILE - Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams throws a pass against California during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams was named the AP Player of the Year in college football, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/John McCoy, File)
USC QB Caleb Williams voted AP Player of the Year

By Greg Beacham Dec. 08, 2022 12:01 PM EST

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) throws in the first half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Bennett, Duggan, Stroud, Williams are Heisman finalists

By Eric Olson Dec. 05, 2022 07:13 PM EST

FILE - Tennessee coach Josh Heupel congratulates players after a touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Florida on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 38-33. Heupel was named Coach of the year for the AP All-SEC team announced Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
AP All-SEC: Hooker, Anderson, Heupel, win individual honors

By John Zenor Dec. 05, 2022 12:59 PM EST

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman gestures on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Bounce back teams South Carolina, Notre Dame to Gator Bowl

Dec. 04, 2022 07:07 PM EST

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel watches from the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Tennessee facing ACC champ Clemson in Orange Bowl on Dec. 30

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 03:22 PM EST

Kansas State players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Sugar Bowl pits Alabama vs. Kansas State for first time

By Brett Martel Dec. 04, 2022 02:57 PM EST

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik smiles after the team's win over North Carolina in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Clemson, Tennessee will meet in a very orange Orange Bowl

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 04, 2022 02:47 PM EST

Alex Golesh set to take over as South Florida coach

Dec. 04, 2022 12:57 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — South Florida hired Tennessee offensive coordinator Alex Golesh as its new head football coach on Sunday. Golesh, who came to...

POLL ALERT: Georgia, Michigan, TCU and Ohio State top the final AP Top 25 of the regular season; Alabama, Tennessee next

Dec. 04, 2022 11:25 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Georgia, Michigan, TCU and Ohio State top the final AP Top 25 of the regular season; Alabama, Tennessee next. ...

AP source: USF hiring to Tennessee OC Golesh as head coach

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 03, 2022 10:23 PM EST
South Florida is hiring Tennessee offensive coordinator Alex Golesh to be its head football coach, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on...