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Final week shows expanded Southeastern Conference just means more chaos
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — One thing is sure as the newly expanded Southeastern Conference wraps up its regular season: Two new teams has just meant more chaos in a league that seemingly had settled in formation behind Georgia and Alabama. The SEC’s “New Era” with no divisions...
No. 7 Tennessee sees rivalry game with Vanderbilt essentially as 'playoff' game
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Josh Heupel talked about what's at stake in the regular-season finale for his No. 7 Volunteers. Junior running back Dylan Sampson isn't quite as reticent. “It basically is a playoff game,” Sampson said. ...
No. 10 Tennessee eager to rebound from loss in home finale against UTEP
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The 10th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers have lots to celebrate as they play their final home game of the season. They also have some serious questions to answer. The Vols (8-2, No. 11 CFP ) can wrap up a second 7-0 slate at Neyland Stadium in three seasons, and...
Beck throws for 2 TDs, runs for another to lead No. 11 Georgia past No. 6 Tennessee 31-17
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — On a raucous Saturday night between the hedges, Carson Beck once again looked like a quarterback who could lead Georgia to another national title. Showing off his arm and his legs, Beck silenced his critics by throwing for two touchdowns and running for another,...
No. 11 Georgia faces must-win against No. 6 Tennessee between the hedges
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia's playoff hopes are hanging by a thread. Hardly what anyone expected from one of college football's powerhouse programs, a team that has been a perennial national championship contender during the Kirby Smart coaching era. No. 11 Georgia...
Heupel says No. 6 Vols should have QB Nico Iamaleava against 11th-ranked Georgia
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Coach Josh Heupel said No. 6 Tennessee should have quarterback Nico Iamaleava available on Saturday night when the Vols visit 11th-ranked Georgia. Iamaleava left last week's 33-14 win over Mississippi State late in the first half after taking a hard hit from...
Sampson leads No. 7 Tennessee to 33-14 win over Mississippi State, but Iamaleava exits with injury
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dylan Sampson rushed for a career-high 149 yards and a touchdown to lead No. 7 Tennessee past Mississippi State 33-14 on Saturday night. Sampson became the centerpiece of the Volunteers' offense in the second half after quarterback Nico Iamaleava exited with...
No. 7 Tennessee eager to score faster hosting Mississippi State for homecoming
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The seventh-ranked Tennessee Volunteers have one last chance to fix a nagging issue on their own field before hitting the road. Scoring before halftime. The Vols have been shut out through the first 30 minutes by Arkansas, Florida and...
Dylan Sampson rushes for 141 yards and 2 TDs to lead No. 7 Tennessee past Kentucky 28-18
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dylan Sampson rushed for 141 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 7 Tennessee to a 28-18 victory over Kentucky Saturday night. Tight end Miles Kitselman caught six passes for 97 yards and a touchdown for the Volunteers (7-1, 4-1 Southeastern Conference) as...
No. 7 Tennessee rested and eager to avoid letdown against struggling Kentucky
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The seventh-ranked Tennessee Volunteers want to avoid a repeat performance of what happened coming off their last open date. The Vols were ranked No. 4, only to lose as a double-digit favorite at Arkansas. Now the Vols are coming off both an open date and a...
