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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

FILE - Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker passes against Ball State during an NCAA football game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. No. 17 Pittsburgh hosts No. 24 Tennessee on Saturday.(AP Photo/John Amis, File)
No. 17 Pitt embraces underdog status versus No. 24 Tennessee

By Will Graves Sep. 08, 2022 11:00 AM 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

Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt yells at the officials during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Vols' QB uncertainty adds intrigue to South Carolina matchup

By Steve Megargee Oct. 25, 2019 12:00 PM EDT

Tennessee quarterback Brian Maurer (18) walks off the field after being hurt during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Vols' Brian Maurer uncertain for South Carolina game

By Steve Megargee Oct. 21, 2019 03:59 PM EDT

Members of the Pride of the Southland band perform as they wear the University of Tennessee superfan shirt after designing his own UT shirt and wearing it to his school before an NCAA college football game against Chattanooga Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Vols finally get 1st win with 45-0 blowout of Chattanooga

By Steve Megargee Sep. 14, 2019 03:20 PM EDT

In this Sept. 7, 2019, photo, Tennessee freshman linebacker Quavaris Crouch (27) plays against Brigham Young in an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee plans to rely more on their younger players as they attempt to recover from their worst start in over three decades.(AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee turning to younger players except at quarterback

By Steve Megargee Sep. 10, 2019 03:42 PM EDT

In this Aug. 2, 2019 photo, Tennessee freshman offensive lineman Wanya Morris (64) runs a drill during NCAA college football practice in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt knows the perils of playing freshmen. But as much as Pruitt wants to remain patient, Tennessee's roster situation demands that he gives some opportunities to his youngest players. (Calvin Mattheis//Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Tennessee likely to play several freshmen in season opener

By Steve Megargee Aug. 27, 2019 03:08 PM EDT