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$New Tennessee NCAA college football head coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks at his introduction ceremony in Knoxville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. The NCAA fined Tennessee more than $8 million on Friday, July 14, 2023, and issued a scathing report outlining more than 200 infractions during the three-year tenure of former coach Jeremy Pruitt. The Volunteers escaped a postseason ban. (Caitie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, File)$

Tennessee football to vacate wins from 2019-20 for NCAA violations

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$FILE - Then-Tennessee NCAA college football head coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks during Southeastern Conference Media Days in Atlanta, July 18, 2018. The NCAA fined Tennessee more than $8 million on Friday, July 14, 2023, and issued a scathing report outlining more than 200 infractions during the three-year tenure of former coach Jeremy Pruitt. The Volunteers escaped a postseason ban.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)$

Tennessee fined more than $8 million for over 200 infractions in football program

Associated Press

FILE - New Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt, right, receives a personalized jersey from athletic director Phillip Fulmer during his introductory news conference in Knoxville, Tenn., in this Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, file photo. Tennessee fired Pruitt Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. The university also announced Monday that Phillip Fulmer will retire as athletic director. (AP Photo/Steve Megargee, FIle)

Tennessee fires Pruitt, 9 others for ‘serious’ NCAA issues

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Tennessee hires Kevin Steele as defensive assistant coach

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Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) is tackled by Arkansas defenders during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Struggling Volunteers working to fix 3rd quarter breakdowns

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Tennessee coach fires assistant, puts pressure on Vols’ QB

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) dives past Tennessee defensive back Jaylen McCollough (22) to score a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Tennessee has lots to work on after snapping winning streak

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett looks for a receiver during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

No. 14 Tennessee looks for signature win vs No. 3 Georgia

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt yells to his players during an NCAA college football game against Chattanooga in Knoxville, Tenn. Pruitt said he canceled Friday's practice for No. 25 Tennessee due to a &quot;few more positive&quot; test results and Saturday night's practice also could be canceled depending on the results after everyone in the program was tested Friday morning. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

Ranked SEC teams cancel practice due to positive tests

By TERESA M. WALKER and JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2019, file photo,Tennessee running back Tim Jordan (9) carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt says running back Tim Jordan is no longer on the team after he was arrested May 30 in Florida on gun and marijuana charges. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

Tennessee coach says RB Tim Jordan no longer with Vols

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FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, in Knoxville, Tenn. The third-year coach is embracing the virtual time he gets to work with his players following the go-ahead from the Southeastern Conference. He's also using social media to stay in touch with his current recruiting class and watching videos shot by his Vols of their personal workouts. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

Tennessee coach ready to tap high school days to be creative

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Tennessee promotes Osovet, moves Niedermeyer to defense

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Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano, right, runs the ball as Missouri safety Tyree Gillespie, left, moves in during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. Tennessee won 24-20. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Tennessee clinches bowl berth, beats Missouri 24-20

By JOE WALLJASPER - Associated Press

Missouri quarterback Kelly Bryant throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Tennessee, Missouri meet as they head in opposite directions

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Kentucky running back Asim Rose (10) is tackled by several Tennessee defenders during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

Tennessee aiming to avoid repeat of last season’s finish

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Tennessee quarterback Brian Maurer (18) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Tennessee QB Maurer unlikely to play against South Carolina

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Tennessee wide receiver Marquez Callaway (1) checks on quarterback Brian Maurer (18) who was hurt on the play against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Vols’ Brian Maurer uncertain for South Carolina game

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Pruitt, Tennessee trying to halt losing streak vs No. 1 Bama

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

Tennessee quarterback Brian Maurer (18) throws to a receiver in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Vols confident QB Maurer will play against No. 1 Alabama

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Tennessee defensive back Kenneth George Jr. (41) celebrates with defensive backs Trevon Flowers (25) and Nigel Warrior (18) after intercepting pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Defense delivers as Tennessee tops Mississippi State 20-10

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press