Marquez Callaway
FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt yells to his players during an NCAA college football game against Chattanooga in Knoxville, Tenn. Pruitt said he canceled Friday's practice for No. 25 Tennessee due to a "few more positive" test results and Saturday night's practice also could be canceled depending on the results after everyone in the program was tested Friday morning. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Freshmen receivers get chance with Tennessee this season

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 31, 2020 01:10 PM EDT

Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) holds the trophy next to wide receivers Marquez Callaway (1) and Josh Palmer (5) after the team's 23-22 win over Indiana in the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020. (Calvin Mattheis/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Tennessee scores twice late to stun Indiana 23-22 in Gator

By Mark Long Jan. 02, 2020 10:52 PM EST

Vanderbilt running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn (5) tries to get past ETSU defensive back Artevius Smith (26) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Underdog Vandy seeks to beat Tennessee for 4th straight time

By Steve Megargee Nov. 29, 2019 12:10 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban yells to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Carolina, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 16 Auburn eager to dash No. 5 Alabama’s playoff hopes

By Steve Megargee Nov. 28, 2019 04:00 AM EST

Tennessee wide receiver Marquez Callaway, left, is hit by Missouri defensive back Christian Holmes, right, as he tries to catch a pass during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. Holmes was flagged for pass interference on the play. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Tennessee clinches bowl berth, beats Missouri 24-20

By Joe Walljasper Nov. 23, 2019 11:53 PM EST

Kentucky running back Asim Rose (10) is tackled by several Tennessee defenders during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Tennessee, Missouri meet as they head in opposite directions

By Steve Megargee Nov. 22, 2019 12:20 PM EST

Georgia running back Brian Herrien (35) carries the ball against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 4 Georgia continues playoff chase with another big test

By Steve Megargee Nov. 21, 2019 04:00 AM EST

Kentucky defensive lineman Joshua Paschal (4) blocks the kick of Tennessee punter Paxton Brooks (37) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Guarantano's 2 TD passes rally Tennessee past Kentucky 17-13

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 09, 2019 11:21 PM EST

Tennessee running back Ty Chandler (8) runs for yardage in the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
UAB's impressive record has Tennessee's attention

By Steve Megargee Nov. 01, 2019 12:15 PM EDT

Tennessee offensive lineman K'Rojhn Calbert (74) and quarterback Brian Maurer (18) celebrate with fans after their 41-21 win over South Carolina in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Vols' Pruitt optimistic Maurer will be available against UAB

By Steve Megargee Oct. 28, 2019 02:46 PM EDT

Tennessee quarterback Brian Maurer (18) looks to evade Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker (44) at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 in Knoxville, Tenn.(C.B. Schmelter/Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP)
Mississippi State, Tennessee both seeking to find momentum

By Steve Megargee Oct. 11, 2019 08:00 AM EDT

Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) pulls in a 12-yard touchdown pass against Georgia defensive back J.R. Reed (20) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (C.B. Schmelter/Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP)
Tennessee QB Maurer's task: Keep finding Jennings, Callaway

By Steve Megargee Oct. 08, 2019 03:23 PM EDT

Georgia defensive back Richard LeCounte III (2) and offensive lineman Isaiah Wilson (79) celebrate with defensive back Eric Stokes after Stokes' sack of Tennessee quarterback Brian Maurer led to a fumble and a Georgia touchdown during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (C.B. Schmelter/Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP)
No. 3 Georgia can handle adversity but wants to start faster

By Steve Megargee Oct. 06, 2019 02:24 PM EDT

Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) dives across the goal line for a touchdown as he is defended by Tennessee linebacker Daniel Bituli (35) and defensive back Shawn Shamburger (12) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Fromm helps No. 3 Georgia trounce Tennessee 43-14

By Steve Megargee Oct. 05, 2019 10:46 PM EDT

Florida wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland, right, makes a reception in front of Tennessee defensive back Bryce Thompson during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 3 Georgia carries unbeaten record into Tennessee

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2019 01:43 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

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga linebacker Justin Sanders (42) hits Eastern Illinois running back Jaelin Hayes-Benefield (4) at Finley Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tenn.(C.B. Schmelter/Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP)
Winless Vols seeking breakthrough against Chattanooga

By Steve Megargee Sep. 13, 2019 12:15 PM EDT

Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) runs for yardage as he is chased by Georgia State safety Cedric Stone (9) and linebacker Ed Curney (2) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee, BYU trying to bounce back from miserable openers

By Steve Megargee Sep. 06, 2019 10:24 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson (3) is pressured by Tennessee linebacker Darrell Taylor (19) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn. Darrell Taylor is coming off a breakthrough season but believes he’s capable of doing even better. Taylor recorded eight sacks last year, the most of any Southeastern Conference player who’s back this fall. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Tennessee pass rush relying heavily on Darrell Taylor

By Steve Megargee Aug. 21, 2019 02:56 PM EDT

FILE -- In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Tennessee wide receiver Marquez Callaway (1) escapes from Kentucky linebacker Jamin Davis (44) in an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee is hoping to improve after going 5-7 in 2018 while posting a second straight last-place finish in the Southeastern Conference Eastern Division.(AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Vols expect better results in 2nd year under Jeremy Pruitt

By Steve Megargee Aug. 12, 2019 12:01 PM EDT