Latest Josh Heupel News

Beck throws for 2 TDs, runs for another to lead No. 11 Georgia past No. 6 Tennessee 31-17

Nov. 17, 2024 11:19 AM EST

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

Nov. 14, 2024 14:53 PM EST

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

Nov. 11, 2024 17:50 PM EST

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

Nov. 10, 2024 00:02 AM EST

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

Nov. 07, 2024 06:12 AM EST

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

Nov. 03, 2024 00:45 AM EDT

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

Oct. 31, 2024 06:12 AM EDT

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...

Sampson scores twice, Iamaleava overcomes early struggles in Tennessee's 24-17 victory over Alabama

Oct. 19, 2024 21:22 PM EDT

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Cigars were lit and goalposts came down as thousands of fans celebrated No. 11 Tennessee's 24-17 victory over No. 7 Alabama Saturday. Chris Brazzell II made a diving 16-yard touchdown catch from Nico Iamaleava midway through the fourth quarter to give the...

No. 7 Alabama and No. 11 Vols try to keep playoff hopes alive on Third Saturday in October

Oct. 17, 2024 06:33 AM EDT

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Who wins the latest game in the historic rivalry known as the Third Saturday of October may matter more than ever for Alabama and Tennessee. On Saturday, the seventh-ranked Crimson Tide and No. 11 Tennessee are playing for separation with the winner facing...

Weekend full of injuries in college football leaves plenty of playoff contenders scrambling

Oct. 14, 2024 21:44 PM EDT

As the college football season reaches its midway point, plenty of playoff contenders suddenly find themselves dealing with season-ending injuries to notable players. Notre Dame cornerback Benjamin Morrison, Tennessee linebacker Keenan Pili and Texas defensive back Derrick Williams...