Jabari Small
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 running back Jabari Small (2) runs for a touchdown as he's chased by Vanderbilt cornerback BJ Anderson (26) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 9 Tennessee routs Vanderbilt 56-0 in rain for 10th win

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 26, 2022 10:58 PM EST

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) looks for an open receiver during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 5 Tennessee can go undefeated at home against Missouri

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 10:55 AM EST

Tennessee tight end Jacob Warren (87) makes a catch as Georgia defensive back Javon Bullard (22) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 1 Georgia shuts down QB Hooker, No. 2 Tennessee, 27-13

By Charles Odum Nov. 05, 2022 07:25 PM EDT

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) leaves the field after his team defeated Alabama 52-49 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 3 Tennessee hosting UT Martin of FCS for homecoming

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 02:16 PM EDT

LSU head coach Brian Kelly calls out from the sideline in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. Tennessee won 40-13.(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Hooker, No. 8 Tennessee too much for No. 25 LSU, 40-13

By Brett Martel Oct. 08, 2022 03:53 PM EDT

Florida head coach Billy Napier watches his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Hooker sparks No. 11 Tennessee over No. 20 Florida, 38-33

By Al Lesar Sep. 24, 2022 07:44 PM EDT

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson warms up before an NCAA college football game against South Florida, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 11 Vols try to snap skid in rivalry with No. 20 Florida

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 12:33 PM EDT

Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) walks off the field after being injured during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Akron, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 11 Vols can start ending No. 20 Gators' hold on rivalry

By Al Lesar Sep. 22, 2022 03:20 AM EDT

Tennessee defensive back Trevon Flowers (1) breaks up a pass intended for Akron wide receiver Daniel George (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Hyatt's big plays lead No. 15 Tennessee over Akron, 63-6

By Al Lesar Sep. 17, 2022 10:43 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker plays against Purdue in the first half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game on Dec. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Hooker goes into his sixth season as the starter. He earned the job last season after coming off the bench to set program records for a 181.4 passing efficiency and a 68% completion percentage. Hooker also threw 31 touchdowns with only three interceptions. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Tennessee Vols open season hosting Ball State under lights

By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2022 11:55 AM EDT

FILE - Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker plays against Purdue in the first half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game on Dec. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Hooker goes into his sixth season as the starter. He earned the job last season after coming off the bench to set program records for a 181.4 passing efficiency and a 68% completion percentage. Hooker also threw 31 touchdowns with only three interceptions. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Tennessee Vols look for more wins in Heupel's 2nd season

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 16, 2022 10:06 AM EDT

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohn holds up the trophy after Purdue beat Tennessee 48-45 in overtime to win the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Purdue outlasts Tennessee 48-45 in OT in Music City Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 30, 2021 08:00 PM EST

FILE — Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel talks on his headset during an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Nov. 13, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee is scheduled to face Purdue in the Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Vols look to make statement vs Purdue in Music City Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 29, 2021 02:23 PM EST

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Purdue to face surging Tennessee in Music City Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 05:57 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

Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals (8) throws to a receiver during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Tennessee Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Vanderbilt at Tennessee 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 03:19 PM EST

South Alabama tight end Lincoln Sefcik (88) runs into the end zone for a touchdown in front of Tennessee defensive back Alontae Taylor (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Hooker leads Tennessee's rout of South Alabama 60-14

By Al Lesar Nov. 20, 2021 11:17 PM EST

South Alabama quarterback Desmond Trotter (1) turns to hand the ball during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Tennessee Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
South Alabama at Tennessee 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 07:27 PM EST

Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (1) catches a 72-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Hooker's 4 TDs help Tennessee top No. 18 Kentucky 45-42

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 06, 2021 11:15 PM EDT