Drew Richmond
FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Southern California running back Markese Stepp (30) is lifted into the end zone by Alijah Vera-Tucker (75) as Notre Dame safety Alohi Gilman defends during an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. Vera-Tucker has opted back in to the upcoming season, giving an enormous boost to the Trojans' offense. Vera-Tucker announced his decision Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, on social media. He opted out in September when the Pac-12 was uncertain about the resumption of its season. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
USC O-lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker opts back in for season

Oct. 06, 2020 08:48 PM EDT

USC OL Alijah Vera-Tucker opts out to prepare for NFL draft

Sep. 10, 2020 06:24 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker has opted out of the upcoming season to enter the NFL draft. ...

Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa, left, is blocked by Southern California offensive tackle Austin Jackson (73) during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)
USC offensive lineman Austin Jackson will enter NFL draft

Jan. 15, 2020 09:29 PM EST

Ex-Tennessee OT Richmond says he's transferring to USC

Apr. 26, 2019 06:55 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Tennessee offensive tackle Drew Richmond has indicated he's transferring to Southern California. Richmond announced Friday on...

In this Thursday, March 7, 2019 photo, Tennessee offensive coordinator Jim Chaney instructs his players during Vol's opening spring NCAA college football practice in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee is opening spring practice with its fourth offensive coordinator in as many seasons as it tries to rejuvenate an attack that ranked last in the Southeastern Conference in yards per game the last two years. (Caitie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Ex-Georgia OC Chaney attempts to rejuvenate Vols' offense

By Steve Megargee Mar. 08, 2019 03:37 PM EST

Tennessee tight end Dominick Wood-Anderson (4) is knocked out of bounds by Charlotte defensive back Ben DeLuca (28) and a teammate in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee struggling to establish any kind of rushing attack

By Steve Megargee Nov. 05, 2018 03:43 PM EST

Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) catches a pass from Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Joy Kimbrough /The Daily Times via AP)
South Carolina, Tennessee seeking faster starts to games

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 26, 2018 12:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Tennessee running back Madre London (31) is tackled by Florida defensive lineman Tedarrell Slaton (56) and defensive back CJ Henderson (5) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee has been outscored 69-16 in the first quarter of games this season and hasn't scored a first-quarter touchdown against a single Football Bowl Subdivision opponent. Tennessee (3-4, 1-3 SEC) will try to avoid digging itself another early hole Saturday when the Vols visit South Carolina (3-3, 2-3). (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Tennessee trying to solve its first-quarter frustrations

By Steve Megargee Oct. 25, 2018 12:05 PM EDT

FILE- In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt, center, talks to his players in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida in Knoxville, Tenn. The Volunteers have lost 15 straight interdivisional games and haven’t beaten an SEC West team since 2010. Tennessee will try to end that skid when it faces SEC West opponents each of the next two weeks, including a Saturday visit to No. 21 Auburn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Tennessee tries to end 15-game losing skid against SEC West

By Steve Megargee Oct. 11, 2018 03:38 PM EDT