Jeremy Pruitt

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel and players greet fans during the traditional Vol Walk before an NCAA college football game against Florida Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Rested Vols now face true test in Heupel's 2nd season

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 02, 2022 03:09 PM EDT

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. Minnesota won 34-7. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Takeaways: After rush to give Tucker megadeal, MSU slips

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 24, 2022 09:23 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 look for more wins in Heupel's 2nd season

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

FILE - Then-Tennessee NCAA college football head coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks during Southeastern Conference Media Days in Atlanta, July 18, 2018. The NCAA on Friday, July 22, 2022, charged Tennessee with 18 recruiting violations involving allegations of illegal cash, gifts and benefits given under fired football coach Jeremy Pruitt.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

NCAA charges Tennessee with 18 major violations under Pruitt

Teresa M. Walker Jul. 22, 2022 03:22 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) runs toward the end zone for a touchdown against Georgia during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, file)

Georgia, Alabama boosted by prized transfer portal pickups

By John Zenor Jan. 07, 2022 02:50 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 coach Josh Heupel, right, watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Tennessee probe done, won't self-impose postseason bowl ban

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 04, 2021 05:12 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

SEC proving it can also quickly reload at QB position

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 03, 2021 03:08 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama defensive coordinator Pete Golding works with linebacker Christian Harris (8) as Henry To'oTo'o (10) listens at left during the NCAA college football team's practice in Tuscaloosa, Ala., in this Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, file photo. Another college football season will start with everyone chasing the Tide. Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 preseason college football poll released Monday, Aug. 16, 2021 (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

Alabama transfers To'oTo'o, Williams making early impact

By John Zenor Sep. 07, 2021 06:03 PM EDT

Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton throws during an NCAA college football practice Aug. 20, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee coach Josh Heupel has named Milton, a transfer from Michigan, as his starting quarterback for the Volunteers' season opener Thursday night. (Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel via AP)

Tennessee kicks off Josh Heupel era hosting Bowling Green

Al Lesar Sep. 01, 2021 02:40 PM EDT

Heupel names Michigan transfer Joe Milton Vols' starting QB

By Al Lesar Aug. 30, 2021 02:22 PM EDT

North Carolina running back Ty Chandler runs during an NCAA college football practice in Chapel Hill, N.C., Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

PICK SIX: Ex-Tennessee players head list of impact transfers

By Steve Megargee Aug. 18, 2021 02:35 AM EDT

FILE - This Sept. 30, 2017, file photo shows Neyland Stadium during an NCAA college football game between Georgia and Tennessee, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee will be celebrating the 100th year at Neyland Stadium all season long. The stadium currently seats 102,455, making it the fifth-largest in college football. (Michael Patrick/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, File)

Heupel latest coach trying to turn around Tennessee Vols

Aug. 17, 2021 10:35 AM EDT

South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Monday, July 19, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

SEC's 4 new head coaches face different challenges

By John Zenor Jul. 22, 2021 02:34 PM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days Monday, July 19, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Alabama, Georgia among SEC powers scoring in transfer portal

By John Zenor Jul. 20, 2021 04:33 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

Starting spring practice allows Vols to hit reset button

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 26, 2021 04:27 PM EDT
Being back on a football field gives the Tennessee Volunteers to hit the reset button after a rough few months. The list of setbacks and...

Tennessee fires Kevin Steele less than 2 months after hiring

Mar. 05, 2021 06:40 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has fired Kevin Steele, and the longtime football coach could be paid up to $860,870 in severance for a job he had for seven...