Nico Iamaleava throws 4 TD passes to lead No. 10 Tennessee over UTEP 56-0
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Nico Iamaleava throws 4 TD passes to lead No. 10 Tennessee over UTEP 56-0

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “Once we settled in and did the ordinary things, we had a real good day,” said Tennessee coach Josh Heupel, whose team scored touchdowns on all eight red zone visits. All you can do is focus on the next play.” Tennessee’s defensive line, which had no sacks in last week’s loss to Georgia, had four against the Miners. POLL IMPLICATIONS Tennessee’s convincing victory, coupled with losses by Mississippi and Indiana, should put the Volunteers in a good position when the next College Football Playoff poll is released. Tennessee: Even a lopsided win won’t carry much weight where it means the most — in the College Football Playoff rankings.

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No. 7 Tennessee gives up 1st 14 points before rallying to rout Vanderbilt 36-23
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No. 7 Tennessee gives up 1st 14 points before rallying to rout Vanderbilt 36-23

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 7 Tennessee Volunteers couldn’t have started their regular season finale any worse giving up 14 points within the first five minutes. Nico Iamaleava threw for 257 yards and four touchdowns rallying Tennessee to routing in-state rival Vanderbilt 36-23 Saturday. Then Iamaleava got Tennessee going with a …

No. 10 Tennessee eager to rebound from loss in home finale against UTEP
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No. 10 Tennessee eager to rebound from loss in home finale against UTEP

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! That makes last week’s loss to Georgia sting even more, especially with only two games left to impress the College Football Playoff committee. “As a young guy, been solid,” Heupel said, “but continued growth there.” Sampson’s consistency Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson just keeps running his …

Josh Hubbard scores 23 points, Mississippi State beats SE Louisiana 80-59
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Josh Hubbard scores 23 points, Mississippi State beats SE Louisiana 80-59

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! — Josh Hubbard hit four 3-pointers and scored 23 points on 8-of-14 shooting Tuesday night to help Mississippi State beat Southeastern Louisiana 80-59. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. ___ AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball ___ …

Heupel says No. 6 Vols should have QB Nico Iamaleava against 11th-ranked Georgia
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Heupel says No. 6 Vols should have QB Nico Iamaleava against 11th-ranked Georgia

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 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 safety Isaac Smith. Heupel said Iamaleava was with the …

No. 7 Tennessee looking to solve slow starts against Mississippi State
1 month, 2 weeks ago

No. 7 Tennessee looking to solve slow starts against Mississippi State

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! How well Mississippi State plays on defense will be key against a Tennessee offense looking to score early and often. Players to watch Mississippi State: RBs Davon Booth and Johnnie Daniels: Booth and Daniels provide the bulk of the work for a running game that averages …

Tennessee Soars Past Kentucky, Clinches Third Straight Win
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Tennessee Soars Past Kentucky, Clinches Third Straight Win

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Tennessee secured a 28-18 victory over Kentucky, extending their winning streak to three games. Dylan Sampson rushed for 141 yards and two touchdowns, while Miles Kitselman caught six passes for 97 yards and a touchdown. Tennessee's offense dominated the game, scoring in the first half for the first time in four games. The Wildcats, on the other hand, struggled to …

Tennessee's Running Game Threat: Can Kentucky Contain the Volunteers?
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Tennessee's Running Game Threat: Can Kentucky Contain the Volunteers?

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Tennessee and Kentucky clash in a crucial SEC matchup on Saturday night. Tennessee, fresh off an open date, seeks to extend their winning streak against Kentucky, who has lost five of their last seven games. The Vols' running game is a potent force, led by RB Dylan Sampson, while Kentucky's defense is ranked 103rd in sacks allowed. Key matchups to …

Tennessee Aims to Bounce Back Against Kentucky in Crucial Border Showdown
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tennessee Aims to Bounce Back Against Kentucky in Crucial Border Showdown

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Tennessee and Kentucky clash in a crucial SEC matchup on Saturday night. The Vols, coming off a thrilling overtime victory over Alabama, seek to avoid a repeat performance of their last open date loss to Arkansas. Kentucky, meanwhile, is looking to bounce back from three consecutive losses and secure a playoff berth for the first time in nine years. The …

Tennessee Soars Past Alabama, Clinching Playoff Spot in Thriller
2 months ago

Tennessee Soars Past Alabama, Clinching Playoff Spot in Thriller

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Tennessee secured a 24-17 victory over Alabama, moving them closer to a College Football Playoff spot. Chris Brazzell II's touchdown catch and Nico Iamaleava's scoring passes were key contributors for the Volunteers. Alabama struggled to move the ball, finishing with 25 completions for 239 yards and two interceptions. The Crimson Tide face a tough task next week against Missouri, while …

UNLV Makes Historic Return to AP Top 25 Poll, Earns Ranking in First Week of Season
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UNLV Makes Historic Return to AP Top 25 Poll, Earns Ranking in First Week of Season

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UNLV's football program had a week to remember, starting with quarterback Matthew Sluka's decision to sit out the rest of the season. Despite the setback, the Rebels made their first-ever appearance in the AP Top 25, tied with Texas A&M at No. 25. The team's performance was praised by coach Barry Odom, who attributed their success to the team's maturity …

Nico Iamaleava combines for 276 yards and 3 TDs as No. 14 Tennessee routs No. 24 NC State 51-10
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Nico Iamaleava combines for 276 yards and 3 TDs as No. 14 Tennessee routs No. 24 NC State 51-10

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Quarterback Nico Iamaleava combined for 276 yards and three touchdowns, former walk-on safety Will Brooks’ 85-yard interception return for a score highlighted a dominant defensive performance and the 14th-ranked Vols trounced No. “He played within himself and responded well to adversity and that is one of …

No. 14 Tennessee looks to carry momentum into neutral site matchup vs 24th-ranked NC State
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No. 14 Tennessee looks to carry momentum into neutral site matchup vs 24th-ranked NC State

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! N.C. State entered Dave Doeren’s 12th season with aspirations of contending in the Atlantic Coast Conference after 34 wins in the past four seasons. The Volunteers scored on their first seven drives to open this season and finished with 718 yards total offense, second only to …

QB Nico Iamaleava, 14th-ranked Vols look to build on momentum entering matchup with No. 24 NC State
3 months, 2 weeks ago

QB Nico Iamaleava, 14th-ranked Vols look to build on momentum entering matchup with No. 24 NC State

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s impressive debut in Tennessee’s season opener has the 14th-ranked Volunteers riding high entering a big matchup with No. “As a competitor you can live in what everybody is talking about last week, but the reality is you’re only as good …

Aguilar accounts for 4 TDs as Appalachian State swamps East Tennessee State 38-10
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Aguilar accounts for 4 TDs as Appalachian State swamps East Tennessee State 38-10

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! BOONE, N.C. — Joey Aguilar threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more and Appalachian State opened the football season with a 38-10 win over East Tennessee State on Saturday. Devontae Houston scored on an 80-yard run late in the second quarter for the FCS …

Iamaleava passes for 314 yards, 3 TDs in first half as No. 15 Tennessee beats Chattanooga 69-3
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Iamaleava passes for 314 yards, 3 TDs in first half as No. 15 Tennessee beats Chattanooga 69-3

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Nico Iamaleava threw for 314 yards — a school record for one half — and three touchdowns in his first regular-season start to lead the 15th-ranked Volunteers to a 69-3 victory over Chattanooga on Saturday. Chattanooga, ranked eighth in the FCS preseason poll, …

No. 15 Tennessee, QB Nico Iamaleava open against in-state FCS foe Chattanooga
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No. 15 Tennessee, QB Nico Iamaleava open against in-state FCS foe Chattanooga

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! This is quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s home debut as a starter after his first career start in Tennessee’s bowl victory over Iowa. KEY MATCHUP Chattanooga’s defense yielded 160.5 yards rushing per game last season. Tennessee: DE James Pearce Jr. is poised to prove himself as an elite …

Zeigler, No. 4 Tennessee close huge week with 81-74 win at No. 14 Alabama
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Zeigler, No. 4 Tennessee close huge week with 81-74 win at No. 14 Alabama

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Tennessee Volunteers powered their way to the top of the Southeastern Conference with wins over a pair of top-15 teams. “We’ve got a lot of these guys that have been with us for a long time and they’ve been in games like this,” said Tennessee coach Rick Barnes, whose team swept the Crimson Tide. They had …

No. 4 Tennessee plays No. 14 Alabama following Knecht’s 39-point game
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No. 4 Tennessee plays No. 14 Alabama following Knecht’s 39-point game

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Tennessee Volunteers at Alabama Crimson Tide Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Alabama averages 11.6 made 3-pointers per game, 4.2 more made shots than the 7.4 per game Tennessee allows. Tennessee averages 8.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.3 more made shots on average than the 7.3 per game Alabama allows. LAST 10 GAMES: Crimson Tide: …

Knecht leads No. 6 Tennessee against Alabama
11 months ago

Knecht leads No. 6 Tennessee against Alabama

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Alabama Crimson Tide at Tennessee Volunteers Knoxville, Tennessee; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Tennessee averages 8.5 made 3-pointers per game, 1.3 more made shots than the 7.2 per game Alabama gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Knecht averages 2.1 made 3-pointers per game for the Volunteers, scoring 18.5 points while shooting 41.7% from beyond the arc. LAST 10 GAMES: Volunteers: …

Nico Iamaleava leads No. 25 Tennessee to 35-0 rout of No. 20 Iowa in the Citrus Bowl
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Nico Iamaleava leads No. 25 Tennessee to 35-0 rout of No. 20 Iowa in the Citrus Bowl

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 20 Iowa’s Division I-worst offense to beat the Hawkeyes 35-0 in the Citrus Bowl on Monday. It felt like we were just really prepared.” Dylan Sampson rushed 20 times for 133 yards for the Vols, and Tennessee’s defense did the rest against an Iowa offense that …

Milton throws 4 TD passes, runs for 2 scores to help No. 25 Tennessee beat Vanderbilt 48-24
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Milton throws 4 TD passes, runs for 2 scores to help No. 25 Tennessee beat Vanderbilt 48-24

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “We talked at halftime about playing smart football.” Milton passed for 383 yards, his top production in six seasons — three for the Volunteers and three for Michigan. Ramel Keyton caught four passes for 122 yards and two TDs to help Tennessee end a two-game losing …

Stone TD pass keeps SMU unbeaten in AAC, tops Memphis 38-34
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Stone TD pass keeps SMU unbeaten in AAC, tops Memphis 38-34

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Preston Stone fired a 7-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Hudson with under three minutes left in the game to seal a 38-34 win over Memphis to keep the Mustangs unbeaten in the American Athletic Conference on Saturday. Blake Watson ran 11 yards for …

No. 1 Georgia hosts No. 10 Mississippi in the marquee highlight of this week’s SEC games
1 year, 1 month ago

No. 1 Georgia hosts No. 10 Mississippi in the marquee highlight of this week’s SEC games

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart is 12th nationally and second in the SEC in total offense, one spot ahead of Georgia’s Carson Beck on both counts. Georgia’s star tight end Brock Bowers has missed the last two games with an ankle injury. The lone win came …

Quinshon Judkins’ late TD lets No. 11 Mississippi rally for 38-35 win over Texas A&M
1 year, 1 month ago

Quinshon Judkins’ late TD lets No. 11 Mississippi rally for 38-35 win over Texas A&M

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Quinshon Judkins ran for three touchdowns, including the game-winner from a yard out with 1:40 left, and Zxavian Harris deflected Randy Bond’s 47-yard field-goal attempt on the last play to preserve the 38-35 victory Saturday. “That was a really good game against a good defense without …

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Should Georgia still be No. 1? Leaving Prime behind. Hard to take USC seriously
1 year, 2 months ago

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Should Georgia still be No. 1? Leaving Prime behind. Hard to take USC seriously

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Georgia extended its school-record winning streak to 22 games at Auburn on Saturday, but yet again the Bulldogs didn’t look much like the clear best team in the country. But a month into the season, this Georgia team doesn’t look nearly as dominant as the last …

With NCAA probe in Vols’ rearview mirror, Josh Heupel ready to chase titles
1 year, 5 months ago

With NCAA probe in Vols’ rearview mirror, Josh Heupel ready to chase titles

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The NCAA cited Tennessee’s cooperation with the investigation involving violations described as “egregious and expansive.” On Thursday, Heupel credited Tennessee administration for backing him in his first season by refusing self-impose a bowl ban in his first season. The guys that were left were were innocent …

No. 1 Georgia shuts down QB Hooker, No. 2 Tennessee, 27-13
2 years, 1 month ago

No. 1 Georgia shuts down QB Hooker, No. 2 Tennessee, 27-13

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “Competitive excellence, competitive toughness,” said Georgia coach Kirby Smart when asked about Bennett’s ability to shine on the grandest stages. Bennett insisted his only motivation was for the team’s hopes of returning to the SEC championship game, not for his personal validation “because at the end …

AP Top 25: Tennessee, Ohio St tied at 2, UGA next for Vols
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AP Top 25: Tennessee, Ohio St tied at 2, UGA next for Vols

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 2 in The Associated Press college football poll Sunday to set up a 1 vs. 2 matchup next week with top-ranked Georgia. Georgia-Tennessee will be the 25th regular-season game matching the top two teams in the AP poll, and the third straight involving Southeastern Conference teams. …

No. 6 Tennessee beats No. 3 Alabama 52-49 on late FG
2 years, 2 months ago

No. 6 Tennessee beats No. 3 Alabama 52-49 on late FG

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Fireworks went off over Neyland Stadium and it glowed orange as the song “Dixieland Delight” by the band Alabama — a Crimson Tide favorite — blared over the stadium speakers. That’s all we can control.” “We didn’t answer the bell today,” Alabama coach Nick Saban said. …

Rested Vols now face true test in Heupel’s 2nd season
2 years, 2 months ago

Rested Vols now face true test in Heupel’s 2nd season

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! At a university where the men’s basketball team won the SEC Tournament title in March, women’s basketball reached their first Sweet 16 since 2016 and the baseball team spent much of the season ranked No. “You can feel that, and it is because of the atmosphere …

Achane leads No. 23 Texas A&M past No. 10 Arkansas, 23-21
2 years, 2 months ago

Achane leads No. 23 Texas A&M past No. 10 Arkansas, 23-21

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Richardson had the big return while Acane ran for 159 yards and a touchdown as Texas A&M scored 23 consecutive points after falling behind early, eventually beating the 10th-ranked Razorbacks 23-21 on Saturday night. “I don’t know if it saved us, but it made it a …

AP Top 25: UGA reclaims No. 1; Kentucky, Arkansas in Top 10
2 years, 3 months ago

AP Top 25: UGA reclaims No. 1; Kentucky, Arkansas in Top 10

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Georgia reclaimed the top spot in The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday, and Kentucky, Oklahoma State and Arkansas moved into the top 10 after an upset-filled weekend across the country. It was the fifth time in the last 10 seasons and first time since …

App State uses 2 turnovers to stun No. 6 Texas A&M 17-14
2 years, 3 months ago

App State uses 2 turnovers to stun No. 6 Texas A&M 17-14

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! I told them take the logo off of the helmet, take the logo off the field and let’s go play football.” And play football they did, with Chase Brice throwing for 134 yards and a touchdown and a stingy defense taking advantage of two turnovers to …

Mississippi State beats turnover-prone No. 12 Kentucky 31-17
3 years, 1 month ago

Mississippi State beats turnover-prone No. 12 Kentucky 31-17

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers could do no wrong Saturday night, setting an Southeastern Conference record for completion percentage to help the Bulldogs steamroll their way to another big victory. Dillon Johnson ran for two touchdowns and Mississippi State scored 14 points off of four …

No. 10 Mississippi visits No. 18 Auburn nursing big hopes
3 years, 1 month ago

No. 10 Mississippi visits No. 18 Auburn nursing big hopes

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Rebels have already topped their win total of coach Lane Kiffin’s pandemic-shortened, 5-5 debut season after three straight victories to earn their first top 10 ranking since 2015. “We’re not really just worried about being bowl eligible, we’re trying to go 1-0 every week.” Auburn …

COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: Oregon’s Dye scores four straight
3 years, 1 month ago

COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: Oregon’s Dye scores four straight

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! —Tyler Allgeier, BYU, ran for 191 yards and two TDs, and the Cougars beat Washington State 21-19 in the Cougars’ first game since coach Nick Rolovich was fired for refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccination. —Will Rogers, Mississippi State, threw for 386 yards and a career-best …

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