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Florida fires coach Billy Napier after four-year run that ends with 22-23 record

Florida fired coach Billy Napier on Sunday, a day after an error-filled win against Mississippi State that was emblematic of his tenure.

By MARK LONG / The Associated Press October 19, 2025

AP file photo by Marta Lavandier / Billy Napier was fired by the University of Florida on Sunday, seven games into his fourth season as the head football coach for the Gators.

Alabama defeats Vols for 11th straight time in Bryant-Denny

Tennessee didn't collapse. The Volunteers didn't come close to winning, but they didn't collapse.

By David Paschall October 18, 2025

Crimson Tide photos / Alabama cornerback Zabien Brown avoids a tackle by Tennessee running back De'Sean Bishop on his way to a 99-yard interception return for a touchdown during Saturday night's win by the Crimson Tide.

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Hargis: Vols bungle opportunities into back-breaking breakdowns

For Tennessee fans, it turns out there were far worse things spiraling through the October air than rumors of their beloved baseball coach leaving for a job in the major leagues.

By Stephen Hargis October 18, 2025

AP photo by Vasha Hunt / Alabama defensive back Zabien Brown picks off a pass intended for Tennessee tight end Miles Kitselman before returning the interception 99 yards for a touchdown at the end of the first half during Saturday night's SEC rivalry game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa.

Vitello could be close to leaving Vols for San Francisco Giants

Tony Vitello could be on the verge of making baseball history. Much to Tennessee's chagrin.

By David Paschall October 18, 2025

AP file photo by Mike Buscher / Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello's tenure in Knoxville, which dates to the 2018 season, may be coming to an end after reports Saturday that he could be hired as the next manager of Major League Baseball's San Francisco Giants.

Georgia steps up late at home, rallies to deny Ole Miss

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart characterized the Bulldogs' most recent second-half comeback as "another day in the SEC."

By CHARLES ODUM / The Associated Press October 18, 2025

AP photo by Colin Hubbard / Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) celebrates with quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) and offensive lineman Drew Bobo after scoring a touchdown during the second half of Saturday's SEC matchup with Ole Miss in Athens.

Vandy beats LSU, gains bowl eligibility with best start since 1950

Vanderbilt hadn't defeated LSU since 1990, and ending that drought was far from the only thing notable about the Commodores beating the Tigers on Saturday.

By TERESA M. WALKER / The Associated Press October 18, 2025

AP photo by George Walker IV / Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of Saturday's home win against LSU in Nashville.

Gators coach Billy Napier emotional after winning potential finale

Florida coach Billy Napier started to jog off the football field, heard the boos and kicked it into another gear. He was trying to escape the negativity.

By MARK LONG / The Associated Press October 18, 2025

AP photo by John Raoux / Florida football coach Billy Napier, right, and Mississippi State counterpart Jeff Lebby greet each other before Saturday's SEC matchup in Gainesville.

College football roundup: Arizona State takes down Texas Tech

Even for an Arizona State fan base used to wild finishes during the Sun Devils' two-year rise, this was astonishing.

By The Associated Press October 18, 2025

AP photo by Rick Scuteri / Arizona State receiver Jaren Hamilton (16) reacts after making a catch against visiting Texas Tech in the first half of Saturday's Big 12 matchup in Tempe.

High-profile hoops exhibitions make October feel more like March

Tennessee's Rick Barnes saw a chance to bring the Duke men's basketball team to Knoxville for the first time in nearly 50 years and jumped at it.