Tennessee Volunteers
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 22 hrs ago

FILE - Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Florida in Knoxville, Tenn., in this Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, file photo. Tennessee is defending itself the Level I charge of failing to monitor the football program, saying former coach Jeremy Pruitt and nine others fired “repeatedly deceived” administrators and compliance staff overseeing the football program. (Randy Sartin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, File)
Vols' response to NCAA: Pruitt, staff 'deceived' monitors

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 24, 2022 01:55 PM EST

FILE - Fordham quarterback Tim DeMorat (17) throws a pass against Nebraska during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Fordham (9-2) enters its first-round NCAA Championship Subdivision playoff game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2022, at New Hampshire averaging 612 yards per game while running basically the same scheme as Tennessee, which leads the Bowl Subdivision at 540 yards per game. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Fordham's potent offense brings taste of Rocky Top to Bronx

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 24, 2022 10:42 AM EST

South Carolina coach Shane Beamer poses with a fan for a selfie after the team's NCAA college football game against Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina won 63-38. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Rivalry week should bring SEC bowl forecast into clear focus

By Mark Long Nov. 23, 2022 01:11 PM EST

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel checks the scoreboard during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
No. 9 Vols have lots on line to wrap regular season vs Vandy

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 23, 2022 10:36 AM EST

Vanderbilt punter Jared Wheatley (30) celebrates after Vanderbilt beat Florida 31-24 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 9 Tennessee eyes 10-win season in visit to Vanderbilt

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 05:00 AM EST

South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) is tackled by Tennessee defensive back Tamarion McDonald (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
No. 7 Clemson chasing history vs. rival South Carolina

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 23, 2022 05:00 AM EST

Auburn interim head coach Carnell Williams reacts as referee Scott Walker signals touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Kentucky, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Iron Bowl still stands out, even without CFP implications

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 23, 2022 02:31 AM EST

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) scrambles past Maryland linebacker Gereme Spraggins during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
What to Watch: Rivalries with consequences take center stage

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 23, 2022 02:18 AM EST

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) throws against Illinois in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Rivalry week picks: From Egg Bowl to Apple Cup to The Game

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 22, 2022 12:10 PM EST

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel checks the scoreboard during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Heupel declines to address what kept Banks out of Vols' loss

Nov. 21, 2022 01:46 PM EST

Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) runs the ball as Illinois defensive back Xavier Scott (14) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Michigan joins Ohio St. in 900-club

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 21, 2022 05:58 AM EST

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) throws a short pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker done for season with knee injury

Nov. 20, 2022 05:28 PM EST

POLL ALERT: USC moves into top 5 of AP Top 25 for 1st time in 5 years; Tennessee drops 4 spots after South Carolina rout

Nov. 20, 2022 01:46 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: USC moves into top 5 of AP Top 25 for 1st time in 5 years; Tennessee drops 4 spots after South Carolina rout. ...

Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) is tackled by South Carolina defensive back Marcellas Dial (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
South Carolina runs over No. 5 Tennessee 63-38; Hooker hurt

By Jeffrey Collins Nov. 19, 2022 11:08 PM EST

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) throws a short pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Tennessee's Hooker leaves game with non-contact leg injury

Nov. 19, 2022 10:38 PM EST

Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) is tackled by South Carolina defensive back Marcellas Dial (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Top 25 Takeaways: Contenders live on edge, where TCU thrives

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 19, 2022 09:30 PM EST

Pittsburgh's Israel Abanikanda (2) scores a touchdown against Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Nov.. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
Surprising Duke looks to turn the tables on Pittsburgh

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 11:22 AM EST

Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) celebrates a touchdown with offensive lineman Dayne Davis (66) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Vols' Hyatt heads home, eager to show out vs South Carolina

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 17, 2022 06:10 AM EST

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
High-flying Vols visit South Carolina with eye on CFP

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 05:10 AM EST