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Paschall: Vols are essentially right where they were pegged

The Tennessee Volunteers are right where they were supposed to be.

By David Paschall November 3, 2025

Tennessee Athletics photo / Tennessee running back Peyton Lewis looks for an opening during Saturday night's 33-27 loss to Oklahoma inside Neyland Stadium.

Lady Vols dismiss senior guard Ruby Whitehorn days before season opener

The Tennessee women's basketball team will tip off its 2025-26 schedule this week without a player who started 28 of 34 games for the Lady Vols last season.

By The Associated Press November 3, 2025

AP photo by Butch Dill / Tennessee's Ruby Whitehorn drives as Texas guard Rori Harmon defends during an NCAA tournament Sweet 16 game on March in Birmingham, Ala.

Auburn fires football coach Hugh Freeze after another low-scoring loss

Auburn fired football coach Hugh Freeze on Sunday, moving on after the Tigers lost for the 12th time in their past 15 SEC games.

By MARK LONG / The Associated Press November 2, 2025

AP photo by Butch Dill / Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze reacts to an official's call during an SEC game against visiting Auburn on Oct. 18 at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

AP Top 25: Vols take biggest drop of the week after loss to Sooners

Sunday's AP Top 25 was the final edition of the poll before the College Football Playoff committee releases its first rankings of the season Tuesday night.

By ERIC OLSON / The Associated Press November 2, 2025

AP photo by Wade Payne / Tennessee tight end Ethan Davis (0) is tackled by Oklahoma defensive back Courtland Guillory during Saturday night's SEC matchup at Neyland Stadium.

Conference title races heat up in November with CFP bids on the line

The races for conference titles take on a new importance in the era of an expanded College Football Playoff.

By NOAH TRISTER / The Associated Press November 2, 2025

AP photo by Colin Hubbard / Georgia receiver Zachariah Branch, center, catches a pass during the Bulldogs' home game against Alabama on Sept. 27 in Athens.

Alabama offense improves as QB-coordinator bond grows stronger

Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb reached deep into his playbook to dial up the perfect call in a pivotal moment at South Carolina on Oct. 25.

By KENNINGTON LLOYD SMITH / The Associated Press November 2, 2025

AP photo by Vasha Hunt / Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (15) calls an audible at the line of scrimmage during the Crimson Tide's SEC game against Vanderbilt on Oct. 4 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa.

Vols undone by turnovers in damaging loss to Sooners

Dark mode became turnover mode for the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday night at Neyland Stadium.

By David Paschall November 2, 2025

Oklahoma Atheltics photo / Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar is sacked by Oklahoma weakside linebacker Owen Heinecke during Saturday night's win by the Sooners inside Neyland Stadium.

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Hargis: Disastrous defeat leaves Vols facing uncertainty

We're now firmly in a period when reaching the College Football Playoff is the only acceptable outcome for any team touting itself as being an upper-tier program.

By Stephen Hargis November 2, 2025

AP photo by Wade Payne / Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer uses a stiff-arm move against Tennessee defensive lineman Daevin Hobbs during Saturday night's SEC matchup of ranked teams at Knoxville's Neyland Stadium.

Vols eager to put their Duke experiences to good use

The Tennessee Volunteers have two very productive things going for them heading into Monday night's basketball game against Mercer.