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Latest bowl projection for Tennessee football in Week 13

Updated bowl projection for Tennessee football in Week 13.

Two weeks remain in the regular-season ahead of conference championship games in Week 15.

Tennessee (8-2, 5-2 SEC) will host UTEP (2-8, 2-5 C-USA) on Saturday in its final regular-season home game at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff between the Vols and Miners is slated for 1 p.m. EST and can be watched on SEC Network+. Lowell Galindo (play-by-play), Foz Whitaker (analyst) and Marilyn Payne (sideline reporter) will be on the call.

Saturday’s Week 13 contest will also mark senior day for the Vols.

“Everyone keeps asking me if I’m excited or ready for it, and I don’t really know how to feel about it,” Tennessee senior tight end Miles Kitselman said of Saturday’s game. “I’m definitely sad. I don’t think the emotions have quite hit me yet. I wish I had a lot more time here in Knoxville, it’s a great place. I think I have enjoyed my time here a lot. I’m just really excited to go out there and play in Neyland. Hopefully not for the last time, but I’m just really excited.”

Ahead of the Tennessee-UTEP game, updated college football bowl projections were released. USA TODAY projects the Vols to play Illinois in the Citrus Bowl on Dec. 31.

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Nico Iamaleava. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Talaysia Cooper earns two weekly basketball awards

Tennessee redshirt sophomore guard named SEC and USBWA Player of the Week.

Tennessee redshirt sophomore guard Talaysia Cooper was named SEC Player of the Week and United States Basketball Writers Association Player of the Week.

Cooper transferred to Tennessee from South Carolina.

She averaged 25.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.0 steals per game in Tennessee’s victories over Middle Tennessee State and Liberty. Cooper recorded a .556 field goal percentage, a .333 three-point field goal percentage and a 100 percent free throw percentage.

She recorded her first collegiate double-double against the Blue Raiders, totaling 18 points and a career-high 10 rebounds in Tennessee’s, 89-75, win.  Cooper also totaled four assists, four steals and one block.

The 6-foot guard totaled 33 points and nine rebounds in a, 109-93, victory against Liberty.

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Dalton Knecht ties rookie record in Lakers’ win versus Utah

Dalton Knecht scores career-high for points in NBA Cup game against Utah.

Los Angeles (10-4) defeated Utah, 124-118, on Tuesday in the NBA Cup at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

Former Vol Dalton Knecht started and scored a career-high 37 points. He also totaled five rebounds and one steal in 38 minutes against the Jazz.

Knecht converted 12-of-16 field goal attempts, 9-of-12 three-point attempts and 4-of-5 field goal attempts. His nine 3-point field goals tied an NBA single-game rookie record.

The former Vol was selected in the first-round of the 2024 NBA draft (No. 17 overall) by Los Angeles.

Knecht was a transfer from Northern Colorado and played for the Vols during the 2023-24 season under coach Rick Barnes. During his one season at Tennessee, Knecht averaged 21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.

He led the Vols to a SEC regular-season championship and an appearance in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in school history.

Knecht was the 2024 SEC Player and SEC Newcomer of the Year. He was a consensus All-America standout and earned the Julius Erving Award.

College Football Playoff bracket outlook for Tennessee football: Where the Vols rank

Tennessee’s latest College Football Playoff ranking and bracket projection announced ahead of Week 13.

The third College Football Playoff top 25 rankings and a 12-team bracket projection were released on Tuesday.

Tennessee (8-2, 5-2 SEC) is ranked No. 11 after suffering its second loss of the season in Week 12 at Georgia.

The Vols are also ranked No. 11 in the US LBM Coaches Poll and No. 10 in the AP Poll after Week 12.

Tennessee will host UTEP on Saturday in Week 13. The nonconference matchup is the final home game for Tennessee in the regular-season at Neyland Stadium.

Below is information regarding the latest College Football Playoff top 25 rankings and bracket projection after Week 12 during the 2024 regular-season.

College Football Playoff bracket: Who’s in, who’s out

Below are the top 12 teams entering Week 12.

  1. Oregon
  2. Ohio State
  3. Texas
  4. Penn State
  5. Indiana
  6. Notre Dame
  7. Alabama
  8. Miami
  9. Ole Miss
  10. Georgia
  11. Tennessee
  12. Boise State

The entire College Football Playoff top 25 rankings can be viewed here.

Tennessee’s projected CFP opponent

Tennessee is ranked No. 11 in the College Football Playoff top 25 rankings and the first team out of the 12-team bracket.

How many teams in College Football Playoff 2024?

For the first time, there will be 12 teams participating in the College Football Playoff. There are five automatic bids for each of the Power Four conference champions and one to the highest-ranked Group of Five champion. The remaining seven slots are given to seven at-large teams.

When next College Football Playoff rankings come out

  • Tuesday, Nov. 19: 7 p.m. EST
  • Tuesday, Nov. 26: 8 p.m. EST
  • Tuesday, Dec. 3: 7 p.m. EST
  • Sunday, Dec. 8: Noon EST

A look back at Tennessee’s victory against UTEP in 2018

A look back at Tennessee football’s win versus UTEP in 2018.

No. 11 Tennessee (8-2, 5-2 SEC) will host UTEP (2-8, 2-5 C-USA) Saturday in Week 13 of the 2024 college football season.

Kickoff between the Vols and the Miners is slated for 1 p.m. EST at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee’s final home game of the season can be watched on SEC Network+.

Each week, Vols Wire looks back at a memorable game between Tennessee and its upcoming opponent. Vols Wire revisits Tennessee’s,’ 24-0, victory against UTEP on Sept. 15, 2018.

Tennessee led, 10-0, at halftime.

The Vols scored on a 38-yard field goal by Brent Cimaglia with 2 minutes, 39 seconds remaining in the first quarter.

Tennessee led, 10-0, after Tim Jordan rushed for a three-yard touchdown in the second quarter. During the third quarter, Ty Chandler rushed for an 81-yard touchdown.

Quarterback Jarrett Guarantano completed a four-yard touchdown pass to Jauan Jennings with 11:14 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Guarantano completed 12-of-16 passing attempts for 168 yards and one touchdown.

Chandler led Tennessee with 158 rushing yards on 12 attempts.

Joshua Palmer led Tennessee in receiving. He recorded two receptions for 64 yards, while Jennings finished with 22 receiving yards, one touchdown and three receptions.

2026 defensive lineman includes Tennessee in top 11 schools

2026 defensive lineman includes Tennessee in his top 11 schools.

2026 defensive lineman prospect Tajh Overton announced his top 11 schools.

Overton’s top 11 schools are Tennessee, Nebraska, Auburn, Missouri, Miami, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and UCF.

The 6-foot-3, 275-pound four-star defensive lineman prospect is from Owasso High School in Owasso, Oklahoma.

He ranks No. 204 nationally in the 247Sports Composite for the class of 2026. Overton also ranks as the No. 25 defensive lineman and No. 1 prospect in Oklahoma.

The Vols offered him a scholarship on April 23.

2026 five-star tight end includes Tennessee in top six schools

2026 five-star tight end includes Tennessee in his top six schools.

2026 tight end prospect Kendre Harrison announced his top six schools.

Harrison’s top six schools are Tennessee, Florida State, Oregon, Miami, North Carolina and Penn State.

Harrison will announce his commitment on Nov. 30, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3.

The 6-foot-7, 243-pound five-star tight end prospect is from Reidsville High School in Reidsville, North Carolina.

He ranks No. 9 nationally in the 247Sports Composite for the class of 2026. Harrison also ranks as the No. 1 tight end and No. 2 prospect in North Carolina.

The Vols offered him a scholarship on Jan. 27, 2023.

Tennessee has six commitments in its 2026 recruiting class: Quarterback Faizon Brandon, tight end Carson Sneed, offensive lineman Brandon Anderson, defensive lineman Tyson Bacon, wide receiver Tyreek King and linebacker Braylon Outlaw.

2024 SEC rushing yard leaders after Week 12

A look at SEC rushing yard leaders after Week 12 in 2024.

Week 12 of the 2024 college football season has concluded.

Tennessee (8-2, 5-2 SEC) will next host UTEP (2-8, 2-5 C-USA) at Neyland Stadium in Week 13 after losing at Georgia, 31-17. Kickoff between the Vols and Miners is slated for 1 p.m. EST (SEC Network +).

Following Week 12 games, Vols Wire looks at statistical leaders in the Southeastern Conference. Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson ranks first in the SEC for rushing yards.

Below are the top five rushing yards leaders in the SEC entering Week 13.

  1. Dylan Sampson, Tennessee (1,230)
  2. Jarquez Hunter, Auburn (1,015)
  3. Le’Veon Moss, Texas A&M (765)
  4. Raheim Sanders, South Carolina (749)
  5. Nate Noel, Missouri (684)

2024 SEC football power rankings after Week 12 can be viewed here.

Dylan Sampson. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Josh Heupel kicks off UTEP game week

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel discusses the Vols playing UTEP for the Salute to Service game.

No. 11 Tennessee (8-2, 5-2 SEC) will play its final regular-season home game on Saturday in Week 13. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

The Vols will host UTEP (2-8, 2-5 C-USA) at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff between the Vols and Miners is slated for 1 p.m. EST and can be watched on SEC Network+.

Fourth-year head coach Josh Heupel kicked off game week on Monday.

“This week is our Salute to Service game honoring all the men and women that are serving and have served,” Heupel said. “It will be great to honor them and the sacrifices that they make, their families make. We appreciate everything that they do. It’s also senior day. You look at this group of seniors, so many guys that when I first got here, chose to stay here and have been cornerstones in building this program. A lot of guys that have played a lot of great football for us. Great leaders, but great individuals too, so it will be a special day to recognize them.

“Moving on, we’ve got UTEP this week. Opportunity for us to grow as a football team, continue to get better and the next step forward for us.”

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Vols’ latest ranking in USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll

A look at Tennessee’s latest ranking in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll.

Tennessee is 4-0 to start the 2024-25 men’s college basketball season. The Vols have wins versus Gardner-Webb, Louisville, Montana and Austin Peay.

Following the second week of the 2024-25 college basketball season, the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll was released. The Vols remain ranked No. 9 entering the third week of the season.

Tennessee was ranked No. 12 during the preseason and No. 9 after the first week.

Tennessee will next play Virginia in the Continental Tire Baha Mar Championship on Thursday. Tipoff between the Vols and Cavaliers is slated for 9:30 p.m. EST and will be televised by CBS Sports Network from Nassau, Bahamas.

USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll top 25 rankings are listed below.

Rank Team Record Points
1 Kansas 4-0 665 (21)
2 UConn 3-0 632 (3)
3 Auburn 3-0 608 (2)
4 Gonzaga 3-0 599 (1)
5 Iowa State 2-0 516
6 Purdue 4-0 513
7 Houston 2-1 470
7 Alabama 3-1 470
9 Tennessee 4-0 462
10 Duke 3-1 421
11 Kentucky 3-0 381
12 North Carolina 2-1 377
13 Creighton 4-0 348
14 Marquette 4-0 319
15 Baylor 3-1 313
16 Cincinnati 3-0 229
17 Arizona 2-1 228
18 Indiana 3-0 208
19 Florida 4-0 168
20 Illinois 3-0 133
21 St. John’s 4-0 119
22 Texas Tech 3-0 95
23 Texas A&M 3-1 94
24 Arkansas 2-1 82
25 Wisconsin 4-0 75

Schools dropped out

No. 22 Ohio State; No. 24 Rutgers

Others receiving votes

Rutgers 56; Xavier 43; Ole Miss 39; BYU 28; Saint Mary’s 18; Pittsburgh 18; Texas 14; Michigan State 9; Mississippi State 5; Oregon 4; Nevada 4; Ohio State 3; Dayton 3; Wake Forest 2; VCU 2; UCF 2