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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

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 wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) gets past Vanderbilt safety Tae Daley (3) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Gray's big day helps Tennessee trounce Vandy 28-10

By Steve Megargee Nov. 30, 2019 04:09 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt yells to his players during an NCAA college football game against Georgia in Athens, Ga. Pruitt believes his team can benefit from the lessons he learned in his debut season as a head coach. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Tennessee dealing with uncertainty on both sides of line

By Steve Megargee Aug. 15, 2019 04:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Tennessee defensive lineman Emmit Gooden (93) tackles Charlotte running back Benny LeMay (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn. Gooden will miss the entire season with a knee injury, leaving the Volunteers without their most experienced player on a defensive line that has no returning starters. Vols coach Jeremy Pruitt says Gooden tore his anterior cruciate ligament Tuesday, Aug. 6, and will undergo surgery next week. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Tennessee DL Emmit Gooden out for season with torn ACL

By Steve Megargee Aug. 07, 2019 06:08 PM EDT