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FILE - Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) is shown in action against Charleston Southern during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Athens, Ga. Bowers was selected to The Associated Press All-SEC team in results released Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Alabama QB Young, LB Anderson named SEC players of year

By John Zenor Dec. 08, 2021 12:07 PM EST

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

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) passes against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 4 Alabama wants to keep streak alive vs rival Tennessee

By John Zenor Oct. 21, 2021 03:52 PM EDT

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

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett celebrates a touchdown run by Zamir White against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
No. 14 Tennessee looks for signature win vs No. 3 Georgia

By Paul Newberry Oct. 08, 2020 12:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 20, 2019, file photo, Georgia offensive lineman Cade Mays (77) runs a drill during an NCAA football practice in Athens, Ga. The former Georgia lineman has had his appeal for an immediate transfer waiver approved by the NCAA, Tennessee was told Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. Now the Southeastern Conference needs to approve the transfer between league schools. Tennessee opens the season Sept. 26 at South Carolina. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Sankey approves number of transfer waivers inside SEC

Sep. 30, 2020 08:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano looks for a receiver during an NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Knoxville, Tenn. Guarantano and the 16th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers are about to find out how much having the same offensive coordinator for consecutive seasons can help a quarterback. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
QB Guarantano opens as undisputed starter for No. 16 Vols

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 21, 2020 05:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 20, 2019, file photo, Georgia offensive lineman Cade Mays (77) runs a drill during an NCAA football practice in Athens, Ga. The former Georgia lineman has had his appeal for an immediate transfer waiver approved by the NCAA, Tennessee was told Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. Now the Southeastern Conference needs to approve the transfer between league schools. Tennessee opens the season Sept. 26 at South Carolina. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
NCAA approves Cade Mays' waiver appeal for No. 15 Tennessee

Sep. 17, 2020 07:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2018, file, photo, Tennessee offensive lineman Brandon Kennedy answers questions during a news conference in Knoxville, Tennessee. Brandon Kennedy already has a master's degree in sports psychology and is working on a second as the offensive lineman is back for a rare sixth college season. The center who started his career at Alabama before transferring chose to try playing one final year on a Tennessee offensive line that finally has talent and depth. (Calvin Mattheis, The News Sentinel via AP, File)
Tennessee center ready to use rare 6th year of eligibility

Aug. 21, 2020 04:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp walks on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Columbia, S.C. For South Carolina coach Will Muschamp, coming off his worst season in four with the Gamecocks, landing five-star defensive tackle Jordan Burch would be a welcome offseason victory. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford, File)
SEC's recruiting dominance particularly apparent this year

By Steve Megargee Feb. 05, 2020 06:12 PM EST

FILE - In this May 22, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Todd Monken watches a drill during an NFL football organized team activity session at the team's training facility in Berea, Ohio. Todd Monken, the former offensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is Kirby Smart's choice to lead Georgia's offense. Monken was named on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, to replace James Coley as the Bulldogs' offensive coordinator. Coley will remain on staff as assistant head coach.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Georgia's Smart hires Todd Monken as offensive coordinator

By Charles Odum Jan. 17, 2020 02:00 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 20, 2019, file photo, Georgia offensive lineman Cade Mays (77) runs a drill during an NCAA football practice in Athens, Ga. Georgia sophomore Cade Mays' attorney says the versatile offensive lineman plans to transfer and will have a strong case to be granted immediate eligibility in 2020. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)
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Jan. 09, 2020 06:42 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 20, 2019, file photo, Georgia offensive lineman Cade Mays (77) runs a drill during an NCAA football practice in Athens, Ga. Georgia sophomore Cade Mays' attorney says the versatile offensive lineman plans to transfer and will have a strong case to be granted immediate eligibility in 2020. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)
Mays transfers to Tennessee after his father sues Georgia

By Charles Odum Jan. 09, 2020 06:41 PM EST

Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)
No. 6 Georgia rides tough defense to 27-0 win over Missouri

By Charles Odum Nov. 09, 2019 10:36 PM EST

Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) breaks away from a Kentucky defender during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Swift runs for 2 TDs as No. 10 Georgia tops Kentucky 21-0

By Charles Odum Oct. 19, 2019 09:09 PM EDT

Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) is brought down by South Carolina defensive lineman Kobe Smith (95) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 10 Georgia's line braces for Kentucky after wake-up call

By Charles Odum Oct. 18, 2019 10:35 AM EDT

Georgia coach Kirby Smart speaks with the ref in the second half of a NCAA football game between Georgia and Notre Dame in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. Georgia won 23-17. [Photo/Joshua L. Jones, Athens Banner-Herald]/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
No. 3 Georgia, Smart wary of heavy underdog Tennessee

By Steve Megargee Oct. 04, 2019 10:10 AM EDT

Georgia tailback Elijah Holyfield (13) dives for extra yards against Massachusetts during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Athens, Ga. (Joshua L. Jones /Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Freshmen Fields, Cook power No. 5 Georgia past UMass, 66-27

By Charles Odum Nov. 17, 2018 07:13 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 file photo, Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) fends off Auburn linebacker Deshaun Davis (57) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Athens, Ga. In Mark Whipple’s two stints as the UMass coach covering 11 years and time spent in FCS and FBS, No. 5 Georgia is his pick as the Minutemen’s toughest opponent. Such playmakers as quarterback Jake Fromm and tailback D’Andre Swift make the Bulldogs heavy favorites on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
No. 5 Georgia ranks as 'best team UMass has ever played'

By Charles Odum Nov. 16, 2018 12:23 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) throws a pass against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Jacksonville, Fla. No. 5 Georgia has completed its SEC schedule and now must avoid looking ahead to its SEC championship game against No. 1 Alabama as it finishes its regular season with nonconference games against UMass on Saturday and state rival Georgia Tech the following week. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
No. 5 Georgia's focus to be tested in visit from UMass

By Charles Odum Nov. 12, 2018 03:54 PM EST