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Alabama vs. Tennessee rivalry gets one of ESPN’s top broadcast crews

Here’s who will be on the call for ABC Saturday when the Alabama Crimson Tide head to Knoxville to face the Tennessee Volunteers.

A widely recognizable broadcast crew will be in Knoxville for this year’s Third Saturday in October showdown between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Tennessee Volunteers.

ESPN/ABC’s No. 2 broadcast team of Sean McDonough (play-by-play) and former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy (analyst) will have the call of Alabama vs. Tennessee Saturday, the network announced earlier this week. Molly McGrath will serve as sideline reporter. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. on ABC.

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It’s the first time this season that the McDonough-McElroy crew will call an Alabama game. McDonough last called an Alabama game in 2021 when the Crimson Tide defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats, 27-6, in that year’s Cotton Bowl. He also had the national radio call of Alabama’s 26-23 overtime victory over the Georgia Bulldogs in the 2018 College Football Playoff Championship for ESPN Radio.

The Crimson Tide stayed at No. 7 in this week’s US LBM Coaches Poll after narrowly avoiding an upset for the second week in a row in an ugly 27-25 win over South Carolina last Saturday in Tuscaloosa.

Tennessee, ranked No. 10, needed overtime to defeat the Florida Gators, 23-17, last Saturday at Neyland Stadium.

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Georgia’s FPI rankings after upset-filled Week 6

ESPN’s weekly Football Power Index rankings are out after an insane Week 6.

ESPN’s updated FPI (Football Power Index) rankings are out. Despite Georgia’s 31-13 win against Auburn, UGA’s ranking stayed the same, but there were several teams that switched rankings ahead of them. Alabama and Tennessee each suffered brutal upset losses.

According to ESPN, FPI is defined as “a predictive rating system designed to measure team strength and project performance going forward.” In the FPI top 25 rankings, there are nine teams in the SEC, including five of the top six, showing how much competition Georgia has to deal with in the top conference in college football.

Thanks to the Vanderbilt’s upset win over Alabama, Texas is now No. 1. Alabama only heads down to the No. 3 spot behind Ohio State. Tennessee also goes down one spot to No. 6 after their upset loss to Arkansas. The biggest faller is Missouri after their 41-10 loss vs. Texas A&M, as they went down eight spots. As a result, Texas A&M is the biggest riser, heading up six spots.

ESPN’s Top 25 FPI Rankings after Week 6

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  1. Texas (28.1 FPI)
  2. Ohio State (27.7 FPI)
  3. Alabama (25.2 FPI)
  4. Georgia (24.4 FPI)
  5. Ole Miss (23.1 FPI)
  6. Tennessee (21.5 FPI)
  7. Notre Dame (18.8 FPI)
  8. Oregon (18.5 FPI)
  9. Penn State (18.2 FPI)
  10. Miami (17.7 FPI)
  11. Clemson (15.2 FPI)
  12. Texas A&M (15.1 FPI)
  13. USC (14.6 FPI)
  14. Indiana (14.5 FPI)
  15. LSU (14 FPI)
  16. Louisville (13.9 FPI)
  17. Oklahoma (13.2 FPI)
  18. SMU (12.7 FPI)
  19. Iowa State (12.1 FPI)
  20. Boise State (11.2 FPI)
  21. Kansas State (11.1 FPI)
  22. Missouri (10.5 FPI)
  23. Tulane (10.1 FPI)
  24. Arkansas (9.9 FPI)
  25. Kentucky (9.5 FPI)

How to buy No. 22 North Carolina State vs. No. 15 Tennessee college football tickets

In just one of two matchups featuring top-25 teams in Week 2, NC State hosts Tennessee and tickets still remain for as little as $70.

After an exciting week of college football, fans can turn their attention to Week 2.

One of two games between ranked teams this weekend, No. 15 Tennessee travels to No. 22 North Carolina State on Saturday, Sept. 7.

The Wolfpack overcame an early deficit and opened the season with a 38-21 win over Western Carolina.

The Vols had less trouble with Chattanooga, dispatching the Mocs 69-3.

Now these two undefeated teams will put their records on the line in Charlotte and limited tickets are still available.

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How to buy NC State vs. Tennessee football tickets

At the time of publication, the cheapest available Tennessee vs. North Carolina State tickets would cost you $70.

When: Saturday, Sept 7 at 7:30 p.m. ET

Where: Charlotte, NC

Tickets: $70 on StubHub

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How to buy No. 15 Tennessee vs. No. 22 North Carolina State college football tickets

In just one of two matchups featuring top-25 teams in Week 2, the Tennessee travels to NC State and tickets still remain for as little as $70.

One of two games between ranked teams this weekend, No. 15 Tennessee travels to No. 22 North Carolina State on Saturday, Sept. 7.

The Vols had little trouble with Chattanooga, dispatching the Mocs 69-3 on Saturday.

The Wolfpack played a closer game and overcame an early deficit and before pulling away from Western Carolina 38-21.

Now these two undefeated teams will put their records on the line in Charlotte and limited tickets are still available.

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How to buy Tennessee vs. NC State football tickets

At the time of publication, the cheapest available Tennessee vs. North Carolina State tickets would cost you $70.

When: Saturday, Sept 7 at 7:30 p.m. ET

Where: Charlotte, NC

Tickets: $70 on StubHub

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How to buy Sweet 16 and Elite 8 tickets in Detroit for 2024 NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional

Want to watch March Madness and the Sweet 16/Elite 8 live in Detroit this weekend? Tickets are still available for as little as $210.

Only 16 teams remain in the 2024 NCAA Men’s Tournament, and four of them will be playing in Detroit, Michigan this weekend.

This year, March Madness returns to Detrtoit as the Little Caesars Arena is set to host a weekend of Sweet 16 and Elite matchups that will eventually send one team onto Phoenix and the Final Four.

SHOP: Detroit Regional Sweet 16 tickets

Tickets to Detroit Sweet 16 action give access to both games and as of publication are still available for as little as $210.

No. 1 Purdue tips off Detroit’s Sweet 16 action when they take on No. 5 Gonzaga at 7:39 p.m. EDT.

That game will be immediately followed by No. 2 Tennessee vs. No. 3 Creighton.

SHOP: Purdue vs. Gonzaga and Tennessee vs. Creighton tickets

If you want to catch all the action, weekend passes are still available for as little as $354.

The weekend passes include access to both of Thursday’s Sweet 16 games and Saturday’s Elite Eight showdown between the winners of Friday night’s games.

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How to buy Sweet 16 and Elite 8 tickets in Detroit for 2024 NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional

Want to watch March Madness and the Sweet 16/Elite 8 live in Detroit this weekend? Tickets are still available for as little as $210.

Only 16 teams remain in the 2024 NCAA Men’s Tournament, and four of them will be playing in Detroit, Michigan this weekend.

This year, March Madness returns to Detrtoit as the Little Caesars Arena is set to host a weekend of Sweet 16 and Elite matchups that will eventually send one team onto Phoenix and the Final Four.

SHOP: Detroit Regional Sweet 16 tickets

Tickets to Detroit Sweet 16 action give access to both games and as of publication are still available for as little as $210.

No. 1 Purdue tips off Detroit’s Sweet 16 action when they take on No. 5 Gonzaga at 7:39 p.m. EDT.

That game will be immediately followed by No. 2 Tennessee vs. No. 3 Creighton.

SHOP: Purdue vs. Gonzaga and Tennessee vs. Creighton tickets

If you want to catch all the action, weekend passes are still available for as little as $354.

The weekend passes include access to both of Thursday’s Sweet 16 games and Saturday’s Elite Eight showdown between the winners of Friday night’s games.

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How to buy Sweet 16 and Elite 8 tickets in Detroit for 2024 NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional

Want to watch March Madness and the Sweet 16/Elite 8 live in Detroit this weekend? Tickets are still available for as little as $210.

Only 16 teams remain in the 2024 NCAA Men’s Tournament, and four of them will be playing in Detroit, Michigan this weekend.

This year, March Madness returns to Detrtoit as the Little Caesars Arena is set to host a weekend of Sweet 16 and Elite matchups that will eventually send one team onto Phoenix and the Final Four.

SHOP: Detroit Regional Sweet 16 tickets

Tickets to Detroit Sweet 16 action give access to both games and as of publication are still available for as little as $210.

No. 1 Purdue tips off Detroit’s Sweet 16 action when they take on No. 5 Gonzaga at 7:39 p.m. EDT.

That game will be immediately followed by No. 2 Tennessee vs. No. 3 Creighton.

SHOP: Purdue vs. Gonzaga and Tennessee vs. Creighton tickets

If you want to catch all the action, weekend passes are still available for as little as $354.

The weekend passes include access to both of Thursday’s Sweet 16 games and Saturday’s Elite Eight showdown between the winners of Friday night’s games.

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Tennessee attorney general mentions ‘Georgia Lamborghini’ when criticizing NCAA

‘Nobody bats an eye at a Georgia Lamborghini’

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti filed an antitrust suit against the NCAA on Jan. 31 over its name, image and likeness licensing recruiting ban. Skermetti’s decision to sue came on the heels of the NCAA’s investigation into the University of Tennessee for NIL recruiting violations across multiple sports.

State representatives from both Tennessee and Virginia have brought the matter to the federal level in a joint lawsuit, alleging the NCAA’s name, image and likeness regulations violate federal antitrust law. Skrmetti strongly believes UT has been unfairly singled out in these allegations.

Skermetti thinks the NCAA is trying to get “payback” for the Vols avoiding a postseason ban in the sanctions given after the Jeremy Pruitt case. When explaining his idea of how unfairly Tennessee is being targeted, Skermetti brought up Georgia quarterback Carson Beck’s recent purchase of a Lamborghini Urus Performante. The car is valued upward of $270,000.

“This is a pick-and-choose situation as far as I can tell – where nobody bats an eye at a Georgia Lamborghini but anything that UT does appears to come under significant scrutiny because the school tried to defend the rights of its athletes when it was scrutinized before (in the Pruitt case).”

The NCAA is investigating UT for name, image and likeness violations in recruiting prior to enrollment. That’s not the case for Beck; he’s a rising senior.

This situation is still in the beginning stages, but it’s clear the state of Tennessee and the university aren’t going down without a fight — or reaching to find similarities among other programs that ultimately don’t hold weight.

Vols defeat Norfolk State for 10th win of season

Tennessee basketball defeats Norfolk State.

No. 5 Tennessee (10-3) defeated Norfolk State (9-7), 87-50, Tuesday at Food City Center.

The Vols led, 43-18, at halftime, closing the half on a 15-0 run.

Tennessee scored its last points of the first half on a three-point field goal by Santiago Vescovi, the 300th three-point field goal of his collegiate career. He scored nine points in the contest against the Spartans.

Zakai Zeigler led the Vols’ in scoring, totaling 17 points, while converting a career high five three-point attempts. He also recorded four assists and four steals. Dalton Knecht added 15 points, four rebounds and four assists for Tennessee.

Tobe Awaka finished with 10 points, 11 rebounds, three blocks and one steal. Josiah-Jordan James and Jahmai Mashack each scored eight points for Tennessee.

Tennessee forced the Spartans into 20 turnovers, while Norfolk State had one assist in the game.

5-star WR Mike Matthews sets commitment date

5-star Mike Matthews is a big in-state recruiting target for Georgia football.

Five-star wide receiver recruit Mike Matthews is ready to commit. Matthews plans to announce where he will play college football on July 19. The five-star is considering Georgia, Tennessee, USC and Clemson.

Matthews went on four official visits in June. Matthews visited Clemson on June 2, Georgia on June 9, USC on June 16 and Tennessee on June 23.

The Tennessee Volunteers are favored to land a commitment from Matthews.

The five-star prospect plays high school football for Parkview High School in Lilburn, Georgia. Matthews is the No. 13 player in the senior class and the fourth-ranked wide receiver. Matthews is the third-ranked recruit in Georgia, per 247Sports. He plays both defensive back and wide receiver for Parkview.

The 6-foot-2, 180-pound receiver also plays basketball. Matthews is a versatile athlete with excellent explosiveness. Matthews plans to play in the 2024 Under Armour All-America Game.

Impressively, the five-star holds a dual scholarship offer from the Auburn Tigers for both football and basketball. It is rare for recruits to earn dual scholarship offers.

As a wide receiver, Matthews shows great speed and acceleration. He is a good route runner and gets a lot of separation. His speed helps him accumulate yards after the catch. Matthews is a fluid athlete with a good chance of making it to the NFL.

Matthews locked in his commitment date via social media:

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