Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava prepares to throw to a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee defensive back Boo Carter (23) reacts after making an interception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee place-kicker Max Gilbert (90) is congratulated by punter Jackson Ross after making a field goal during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee place-kicker Max Gilbert (90) boots a field goal as punter Jackson Ross (98) holds during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson (6) fumbles the ball as he's hit by Mississippi State safety Hunter Washington (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Mississippi State running back Davon Booth (21) celebrates after scoring a touchdown with offensive lineman Makylan Pounders (66) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Mississippi State quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. (0) looks for a revceiver as he rolls out to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson (6) is tackled by Mississippi State safety Corey Ellington, bottom, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Mississippi State quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. (0) dives for the goal line as he is hit by Tennessee defensive back Jermod McCoy (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) runs for yardage while pursued by Mississippi State defensive lineman Joseph Head Jr. (46) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee defensive back Boo Carter (23) reacts after making an interception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)