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Game-day preview: Alabama at Tennessee

by David Cobb ·October 19, 2018

Here are some things to know about Alabama's game at Tennessee on Saturday.

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and the Crimson Tide remain undefeated after what was expected to be their toughest test yet this season. The Tide topped LSU 29-0 Saturday night in Baton Rouge, La.

One-dimensional offense has limited Vols

by David Cobb ·October 19, 2018

The Volunteers' running game remains missing in action, and Alabama isn't likely to help them find it.

Tennessee running back Jeremy Banks is hit by Georgia linebacker Monty Rice (32) as defensive lineman Tyler Clark (52) closes in during their SEC East matchup on Sept. 29 in Athens. The Vols averaged 2.6 rushing yards per carry that day and lost the game 38-12.

Jeremy Pruitt: No need to add to Alabama’s advantages over Vols

by David Cobb ·October 18, 2018

Jeremy Pruitt stayed mum Wednesday on injury news, offering a wry smile when asked about the statuses of three starters.

Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt talks to his players during warmups before their home game against Florida on Sept. 22. Pruitt didn't want to be specific about the injury status of certain players Wednesday with a visit from top-ranked Alabama just three days away.

Reflections of 1998: Vols carried walking stick to ‘Promised Land’

by David Cobb ·October 18, 2018

Tennessee football coach Phillip Fulmer missed the Moses analogy at first. Then he played it up.

Tennessee football coach Phillip Fulmer watches a giant video screen on Jan. 30, 1999 in Knoxville as footage of the Vols' BCS title-game win against Florida State is shown. A crowd estimated at 30,000 to 40,000 were at Neyland Stadium that day to celebrate the national championship.

Analysis: Grading the Vols at midseason

by David Cobb ·October 17, 2018

Midway through the college football regular season, Tennessee is 3-3. Top-ranked Alabama comes to Neyland Stadium on Saturday, but the schedule gets easier from there.

Tennessee offensive lineman Trey Smith (73), defensive lineman Matthew Butler (94) and offensive lineman Michael Raymond (60) celebrate after the Vols beat the No. 21 Auburn Tigers on Oct. 13, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

How Phillip Fulmer evaluates Vols football after six games

by David Cobb ·October 16, 2018

Athletic director says Tennessee is 'a team that's getting better'

Tennessee running back Ty Chandler scores on a 42-yard touchdown pass from Jarrett Guarantano during the Vols' 30-24 win Saturday at No. 21 Auburn.

Vols’ Jeremy Pruitt suggests cut blocks be reviewed like targeting

by David Cobb ·October 15, 2018

Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt suggested Monday that blocks like the one that ended Jonathan Kongbo's season on Saturday should be reviewed like targeting calls.

Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt gives instructions in the huddle during a game against Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Photo: Patrick Murphy-Racey)

Jauan Jennings grateful for second chance at Tennessee

by David Cobb ·October 15, 2018

Jeremy Pruitt's view of Jauan Jennings seems to align with how many Tennessee fans view the redshirt junior receiver.

Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) takes part in the Vol Walk before the Southeastern Conference football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Florida Gators at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 in Knoxville, Tenn.

Vols’ upset of Auburn provides hope for Pruitt’s program

by David Cobb ·October 13, 2018

Tennessee's passing game and pass rush helped the Vols to a major upset Saturday.

Tennessee wide receiver Marquez Callaway hugs running back Ty Chandler (8) after Chandler scored the Vols' first touchdown during their upset of No. 21 Auburn on Saturday in Auburn, Ala.

Vols football notebook: OC Tyson Helton moves to sideline to call plays

by David Cobb ·October 13, 2018

Jeremy Pruitt thinks a new vantage point made a difference for Tennessee's offensive coordinator.