Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) throws against North Carolina State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)

Tennessee defensive lineman Dominic Bailey (90) celebrates during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) scores against North Carolina State during the second half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)

Tennessee tight end Miles Kitselman (87) celebrates a touchdown against North Carolina State during the second half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)

Tennessee linebacker Jeremiah Telander (22) celebrates a fumble recovery against North Carolina State during the second half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)

FILE - Kent State running back Joachim Bangda (21) is tackled by Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins (34) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel, center left, talks with head line judge Rod Ammari, center right, during the first half agains North Carolina State in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)