Tennessee defensive lineman James Pearce Jr. (27) reacts to making a sack during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel watches a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Mississippi State offensive linemen Ethan Miner (67), Luke Work (51), and wide receiver Jordan Mosley (6) celebrates with wide receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams)

Mississippi State head coach Jeff Lebby looks on from the sidelines during a play against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/James Pugh)

Tennessee tight end Miles Kitselman catches a pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Mississippi State wide receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. (3) and running back Davon Booth (21) react after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams)

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) throws to a receiver during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)