The amateur deadline to turn professional to compete in Final Qualifying is Friday at 5 p.m. ET.
One of the best players in college golf has decided to take the next step in her career.
Julia Lopez Ramirez, the third-ranked player in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, is leaving Mississippi State and turning professional. She’s expected to tee it up next month in the Final Qualifying stage of LPGA Q-Series, which requires players to have professional status to compete. UCLA senior Zoe Campos, eighth in WAGR, also turned professional to play at Final Qualifying
Five amateurs advanced past the second stage of LPGA Qualifying, including 2024 NCAA individual champion Adela Cernousek, but the senior at Texas A&M is returning to school for the spring. Also advancing were Western Kentucky’s Catie Craig and Campos’ Bruin teammate Caroline Canales.
The amateur deadline to turn professional and compete in Final Qualifying is 5 p.m. ET Friday. Those who don’t turn professional will receive Epson Tour status.
Final Qualifying is set for Dec. 5-9 at Magnolia Grove Golf Club in Mobile, Alabama.
Mississippi State head coach Jeff Lebby recaps the Bulldogs’ loss at Tennessee in Week 11.
Mississippi State (2-8, 0-6 SEC) has two games remaining in Jeff Lebby’s first season as the Bulldogs’ head coach.
Mississippi State will have its second and final open date of the regular-season in Week 12 after suffering a, 33-14, loss at Tennessee on Saturday.
Lebby discussed the Bulldogs’ performance against Tennessee at Neyland Stadium.
“I think for us, it’s a missed opportunity because we end up on the wrong side of it, regardless of what was going on the other side,” Lebby said. “We had the ability to make some plays to give us the opportunity to go win a football game.
“Tennessee did an unbelievable job to continue to find ways to run the football there in the second half. That, for us, was where we could not find ways to create momentum and keep momentum on offense. That was the killer.”
Mississippi State will host Missouri on Nov. 23 and will travel to Ole Miss on Nov. 29 for the Egg Bowl to conclude regular-season play.
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel discusses the Vols’ win against Mississippi State in Week 11.
No. 6 Tennessee (8-1, 5-1 SEC) remains in contention for the SEC championship game and the College Football Playoff after a Week 11 win versus Mississippi State (2-8, 0-6 SEC).
Tennessee defeated the Bulldogs, 33-14, at Neyland Stadium.
The Vols totaled 452 yards (212 passing, 240 rushing), while holding Mississippi State to 271 yards (179 rushing, 92 passing).
The Bulldogs committed two turnovers and Tennessee lost one fumble.
Fourth-year Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel met with media and recapped the Vols’ win in Week 11.
“Another SEC win, a good win, proud of the way the guys played for four quarters,” Heupel said. “Played hard, played physical, obviously offensively, some things early in the football game that had an opportunity to change the way the game is played. Just not an efficient second or third down. There are little things that they did in the fourth down that we don’t end up converting on, but all in all, a really good night. I’m proud of the way some of the guys responded. Gaston Moore, the way he played, the running backs getting an opportunity to play really well. Defensively, a couple of runs, but all in all great night. I thought they were really good on third downs again.”
Saturday also marked the 100th homecoming game for Tennessee in program history.
Tennessee redshirt freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava completed 8-of-13 passing attempts for 174 yards, two touchdowns and zero interceptions. The 6-foot-6, 215-pound signal-caller rushed for 22 yards on four attempts.
Iamaleava did not play in the second half after being hit by Mississippi State safety Isaac Smith.
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel discussed Iamaleava’s injury after the game.
“We anticipate on having him ready next week,” Heupel said. “Cautionary measure at halftime, so we’ll be ready to roll on Saturday.”
Saturday’s contest marked the 100th homecoming game for Tennessee in program history. The Vols are 77-20-3 all time in homecoming games.
Josh Heupel is now 3-1 in homecoming games as Tennessee’s head coach. Heupel’s only loss on homecoming was to Georgia in 2021. The Vols defeated UConn (59-3) in 2023 and UT Martin (65-24) in 2022 under Heupel.
The Vols also wore Summitt Blue accessories on Saturday. In 2022, in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Title IX, University of Tennessee athletics updated its brand standards and renamed the blue accent color historically associated with the Lady Vols to Summitt Blue.
Below are photos of Tennessee’s homecoming win at Neyland Stadium in Week 11.
Tennessee redshirt freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava completed 8-of-13 passing attempts for 174 yards and two touchdowns before leaving the game after suffering an injury.
Wide receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr., who was also injured in the game, totaled three receptions for 104 yards and one touchdown. Squirrel White recorded three receptions for 63 receiving yards and one touchdown for the Vols.
Dylan Sampson led the Vols with 149 rushing yards. He also scored one touchdown on 30 attempts.
Gaston Moore replaced Iamaleava at quarterback and completed 5-of-8 passing attempts for 38 yards.
Vol Walk time announced ahead of the Tennessee-Mississippi State football game on Saturday.
The Vols will return to action on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Week 11. No. 6 Tennessee (7-1, 4-1 SEC) will host Mississippi State (2-7, 0-5 SEC) at 7 p.m. EST.
Vols Wire provides score predictions for the Tennessee-Mississippi State football game.
No. 6 Tennessee (7-1, 4-1 SEC) will host its final Southeastern Conference game during the regular-season on Saturday in Week 11.
The Vols will host Mississippi State (2-7, 0-5 SEC) at Neyland Stadium. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll. Kickoff between the Vols and Bulldogs is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST.
ESPN will televise the SEC matchup. Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Dusty Dvoracek (analyst) and Taylor McGregor (sideline reporter) will be on the call.
Ahead of Saturday’s game at Neyland Stadium in Week 11, Vols Wire provides score predictions.
Tennessee-Mississippi State football game score predictions
Dan Harralson (Vols Wire): Tennessee 43, Mississippi State 18
Ken Lay (Vols Wire): Tennessee 38, Mississippi State 10
Shane Shoemaker (Vols Wire): Tennessee 32, Mississippi State 10
Tennessee announces uniform combination for Saturday’s football game against Mississippi State.
No. 6 Tennessee (7-1, 4-1 SEC) will host Mississippi State (2-7, 0-5 SEC) on Saturday in Week 11. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.
Kickoff between the Vols and Bulldogs is slated for 7 p.m. EST and will be televised by ESPN. Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Dusty Dvoracek (analyst) and Taylor McGregor (sideline reporter) will be on the call.
Saturday’s contest will also mark the 100th homecoming game for the Vols.
Tennessee announced its uniform combination against the Bulldogs on Thursday. The Vols will wear white helmets, orange jerseys, white pants and Summitt Blue accessories.
In 2022, in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Title IX, University of Tennessee athletics updated its brand standards and renamed the blue accent color historically associated with the Lady Vols to Summitt Blue.
All the latest updates and news on Tennessee’s injury report ahead of a Week 11 game vs. Mississippi State.
No. 6 Tennessee (7-1, 4-1 SEC) will host Mississippi State (2-7, 0-5 SEC) on Saturday at Neyland Stadium. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.
Kickoff between the Vols and Bulldogs is slated for 7 p.m. EST and will be televised by ESPN. Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Dusty Dvoracek (analyst) and Taylor McGregor (sideline reporter) will be on the call.
Saturday will mark the final SEC home game for Tennessee during the regular-season. Saturday will also mark the Vols’ 100th homecoming game in program history.
Beginning with the 2024-25 athletics calendar, Southeastern Conference schools will provide public reports on availability of student-athletes to participate in each conference game in football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball and baseball.
Below are the status of Tennessee and Mississippi State’s student-athletes for Week 11.
Tennessee Vols injury report
Jourdan Thomas (defensive back): Out
Keenan Pili (linebacker): Out
Edwin Spillman (linebacker): Out
DeSean Bishop (running back): Out
Tyre West (defensive line): Questionable
Mississippi State Bulldogs injury report
Blake Shapen (quarterback): Out
Traveon Wright (cornerback): Out
Creed Whittemore (wide receiver): Out
Trent Hudson (wide receiver): Out
Kedrick Bingley-Jones (defensive line): Out
Keyvone Lee (running back): Out
Kalvin Dinkins (defensive line): Out
Canon Boone (offensive line): Out
Mario Craver (wide receiver): Probable
De’Monte Russell (defensive line): Probable
Jourdan Thomas
Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire
Thomas suffered a season-ending knee injury during fall training camp in August. He has appeared in 25 games, including one start, for the Vols since 2022, recording 28 tackles, two tackles for a loss and one block.
Keenan Pili
Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire
Pili suffered a season-ending ACL injury against Florida on Oct. 12. He appeared in six contests for the Vols in 2024, recording 29 tackles and 1.5 tackles for a loss.
Pili appeared in one game last season for Tennessee after transferring from BYU. He recorded four tackles and played 29 snaps in the Vols’ 2023 season-opening win versus Virginia. Pili suffered an upper-body injury and missed the remainder of last season.
Edwin Spillman
Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire
Spillman has appeared in two games this season at Tennessee. He has totaled three tackles (one solo) against Kent State and Oklahoma. Spillman enrolled at Tennessee in March after graduating high school early and participated in spring practices.
DeSean Bishop
Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire
Bishop has appeared in eight games for the Vols in 2024. He has totaled 372 rushing yards and scored three rushing touchdowns on 54 attempts this season. Bishop has also recorded one reception for 10 yards.
Tyre West
Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire
West has appeared in eight contests this season, recording 12 tackles, four tackles for a loss, two sacks and forced one fumble.
