Which college football transfers will make an impact in 2021?
Florida State, Oklahoma, Florida, Penn State and Miami are among the schools who have taken advantage of the transfer portal this offseason.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
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Vols add veterans Garner, Martinez to staff
New Tennessee coach Josh Heupel has brought back veteran assistants Rodney Garner and Willie Martinez for return stints with the Volunteers' defensive staff.
Tennessee turns to Penn St.'s Banks as new DC
Penn State co-defensive coordinator Tim Banks has been hired as Tennessee's new defensive coordinator.
Ex-Vol Martin headed to Ravens to be WR coach
Former Vols assistant coach Tee Martin has accepted a job as the Baltimore Ravens' receivers coach, Martin told ESPN.
National signing day reaction: Michigan, USC among college football winners in February
Michigan and Ole Miss were among the teams that landed big recruits during February's signing day. But not all teams filled their holes.
Vols won't retain OC Chaney, QBs coach Weinke
Tennessee offensive coordinator Jim Chaney and quarterbacks coach Chris Weinke will not be retained by new head coach Josh Heupel.
What it's like to be an uncommitted college football recruit during COVID
Raesjon Davis decommitted from LSU last month and reopened his recruitment, in the middle of the NCAA's dead period. "It's a lot," he says.
Sources: Ex-Vols coach Pruitt to be Giants asst.
Former Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt is headed to the NFL as a defensive assistant with the New York Giants, sources told ESPN.
Ex-Vols RB Gray heads to Oklahoma as transfer
Running back Eric Gray, who led Tennessee with 772 rushing yards and finished second on the team with 30 receptions this past season, says he has transferred to Oklahoma.
SEC schedule opens with 3 Power 5 matchups
The SEC football schedule release on Wednesday featured the return of nonconference games and an opening-day slate on Sept. 4 that includes Power 5 matchups LSU at UCLA, Georgia vs. Clemson, and Miami vs. Alabama.
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SEC football schedule 2021: Dates and key matchups
The 2021 SEC college football schedule is out. Here's a complete look at each team's slate.
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UCF's Heupel named Tennessee's next coach
Tennessee has named UCF's Josh Heupel its next head coach.
The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 4: Tom Hart
Tom Hart of the SEC Network joins Paul to preview a major SEC basketball matchup between Alabama and Kentucky coming up tonight. Callers also talk to Paul about many storyline surrounding college sports.
The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 3: Adam Rittenberg
ESPN's College Sports Analyst, Adam Rittenberg, joins Paul to talk about a variety of different storylines surrounding college sports. Callers also talk to Paul about many different subjects.
The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 2: Steve Berkowitz
Steve Berkowitz of USA Today joins Paul to talk about college football storylines. Callers also weight in and talk to Paul about college football.
The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 2: Sam Jones
Sam Jones, Mayor of Mobile Alabama and childhood friend of Hank Aaron, talks to Paul reflecting on the amazing life of the late great baseball player and civil rights trailblazer. Callers also call in to talk to Paul.
The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 1: Bruce Feldman
Bruce Feldman of The Athletic joins Paul to comment on the Tennessee coaching search and where they are in their process. Also, callers talk to Paul about a variety of storylines surround college football.
Where things stand in college football recruiting before February's national signing day
With February's national signing day next Wednesday, we examine the state of college football recruiting in the 2021 class.
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2020 SEC Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 8-2 | 8-4 |
| Georgia | 7-2 | 8-2 |
| Missouri | 5-5 | 5-5 |
| Kentucky | 4-6 | 5-6 |
| Tennessee | 3-7 | 3-7 |
| South Carolina | 2-8 | 2-8 |
| Vanderbilt | 0-9 | 0-9 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Alabama | 10-0 | 13-0 |
| Texas A&M | 8-1 | 9-1 |
| Auburn | 6-4 | 6-5 |
| LSU | 5-5 | 5-5 |
| Ole Miss | 4-5 | 5-5 |
| Arkansas | 3-7 | 3-7 |
| Mississippi State | 3-7 | 4-7 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards204.785th
Rushing Yards141.5Tied-84th
Points For21.5120th
Points Against30.159th
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Willis | OLB | Signed | 83 |
| Kaemen Marley | ATH | Signed | 83 |
| Julian Nixon | WR | Signed | 83 |
| Katron Evans | DT | Signed | 82 |
| Cody Brown | RB | Signed | 82 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | E. Berry | Jim Thorpe Award |
| 2004 | M. Munoz | Campbell Trophy |
| 2000 | J. Henderson | Outland Trophy |
| 1998 | null. null | The Home Depot Award |
| 1997 | P. Manning | Davey O'Brien Award |