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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 — 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

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 quarterback Harrison Bailey (15) throws to a receiver during warmups of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee at Vanderbilt 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 04:15 PM EST

In this Aug. 2, 2019, photo, Tennessee offensive line coach Will Friend instructs players during NCAA college football practice in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee's offensive linemen have taken plenty of lumps over the last two years from opposing pass rushers, the media and even their own fans. Now they're eager to take out their frustrations and change the narrative surrounding their recent results. (Calvin Mattheis/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Criticism a motivating factor for Vols' offensive line

By Steve Megargee Aug. 22, 2019 03:36 PM EDT

Tennessee C Brandon Kennedy out for season with ACL injury

By Steve Megargee Sep. 05, 2018 03:53 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee center Brandon Kennedy will miss the remainder of the season after injuring his anterior cruciate ligament in practice...