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UTC tight end TJ Briggs embraces dirty work to help ground game

When TJ Briggs crosses the line onto the football field on game day, the noise around him gets louder. Briggs goes the other direction.

By Gene Henley October 8, 2026

UTC photo by Laura O'Dell / UTC tight end T.J. Briggs puts his hand down as he lines up for a play during the team's 41-7 home win against Wofford on Sept. 19, when the Mocs rushed for more than 300 yards.

Heupel’s Vols looking to join the win in Fayetteville club

The Arkansas Razorbacks are 1-10 in their past 11 SEC football games at home, with their lone win in that stretch against Tennessee.

By David Paschall October 8, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo by Kate Luffman / Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter surveys the Arkansas offense during the 19-14 loss to the Razorbacks in Fayetteville in 2024.

Alabama-Georgia meeting again looks pivotal to SEC title race

It should be no surprise to see Alabama and Georgia among the last unbeaten teams in the powerhouse SEC this football season.

By HENRY SKLAR / The Associated Press October 8, 2026

Georgia linebacker Raylen Wilson (5) closes in on Alabama receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams during the 2025 SEC title game on Dec. 6 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Oklahoma-Texas pairing has all the marks of low-scoring slugfest

Oklahoma and top-ranked Texas will be bringing two elite defenses to the Cotton Bowl this weekend for their annual Red River Rivalry meeting.

By JIM VERTUNO / The Associated Press October 8, 2026

Texas quarterback Arch Manning runs the ball during the Longhorns' most recent game, a 20-17 win at Tennessee on Sept. 26. Texas and Oklahoma, coming off a 41-13 loss at Georgia in its most recent game, were off last week ahead of their Red River Rivalry matchup Saturday at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. (Sara Diggins/The San Antonio Express-News via AP)

New dock opens at Chattanooga’s riverfront as part of upcoming redevelopment

Chattanoogans looking to get closer to the Tennessee River, without a boat or paddleboard, have a new option at Ross's Landing.

By Sam Still October 8, 2026

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / The dock is seen at Ross's Landing on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026.

Head of the Hooch staying in Chattanooga, organizers say

Chattanooga will remain the host of one of the largest rowing regattas in the nation for the foreseeable future.

By Sam Still October 8, 2026

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / People stand along the Market Street Bridge to watch rowers compete in the Head of the Hooch regatta on Nov. 1, 2025. Organizers of the rowing regatta have decided to keep the event in Chattanooga amid planned redevelopment of the city's downtown riverfront.

Mizzou freshman offensive lineman receives heart transplant, coach says

Missouri freshman offensive tackle Johnnie "DJ" Jones has received a heart transplant, coach Eli Drinkwitz announced Thursday.

By The Associated Press October 8, 2026

Fans watch as Missouri hosts Florida in an SEC football game last Saturday at Faurot Field in Columbia. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Big Ten commissioner ‘optimistic’ CFP field will double to 24 teams

Big Ten Conference commissioner Tony Petitti hasn't given up that the College Football Playoff will expand to 24 teams during ESPN's exclusive negotiating window.

By LUKE DeCOCK / The Associated Press October 8, 2026

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti stands on the field before a conference football game between Ohio State and Iowa last Saturday in Iowa City. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

A’ja Wilson three-peats as WNBA MVP with fifth honor overall

Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson fine-tunes her shooting touch after every practice.