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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

2024 SEC receiving yard leaders after Week 12

A look at SEC receiving yard leaders after Week 12.

The 2024 college football season enters Week 13.

Tennessee (8-2, 5-2 SEC) lost to Georgia (8-2, 5-2 SEC), 31-17, in Week 12 at Sanford Stadium. The Vols will next host UTEP (2-8, 2-5 CUSA) on Saturday in Week 13.

Tennessee totaled 167 passing yards in its Week 12 loss against the Bulldogs. Tight end Miles Kitselman recorded four receptions for 46 yards for the Vols. Tennessee wide receiver Squirrel White also recorded six receptions for 45 yards.

Below are the top five receiving yard leaders in the Southeastern Conference entering Week 13.

  1. Tre Harris, Ole Miss (987)
  2. Andrew Armstrong, Arkansas (931)
  3. Ryan Williams, Alabama (767)
  4. KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Auburn (761)
  5. Kevin Coleman Jr., Mississippi State (756)

Tennessee wide receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr. ranks No. 18 in the SEC for receiving yards (505) entering Week 13.

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

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2024 SEC passing yard leaders after Week 12

A look at SEC passing yard leaders after Week 12.

Week 12 of the 2024 college football season has concluded for Southeastern Conference teams.

Tennessee (8-2, 5-2 SEC) lost to Georgia (8-2, 6-2 SEC) in Week 12. The Vols will next host UTEP (2-8, 2-5 C-USA) in Week 13 at Neyland Stadium. Kick is slated for 1 p.m. EST (SEC Network+).

Following Week 12 games, Vols Wire looks at statistical leaders in the Southeastern Conference. Below are the top 10 passing yard leaders in the SEC.

  • Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss (3,409)
  • Garrett Nussmeier, LSU (3,126)
  • Carson Beck, Georgia (2,835)
  • Taylen Green, Arkansas (2,363)
  • Jalen Milroe, Alabama (2,232)
  • Payton Thorne, Auburn (2,111)
  • Nico Iamaleava, Tennessee (2,046)
  • Quinn Ewers, Texas (1,898)
  • Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt (1,843)
  • Brady Cook, Missouri (1,812)

PHOTOS: Tennessee starting quarterbacks through the years

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Igor Milicic Jr. scores 23 points in Tennessee’s win versus Austin Peay

Igor Milicic Jr. leads all scorers with 23 points in the Tennessee-Austin Peay basketball game.

No. 9 Tennessee (4-0) defeated Austin Peay (3-1), 103-68, on Sunday at Food City Center. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll.

Tennessee leads the all time basketball series versus the Governors, 10-1, dating to 1940.

Igor Milicic Jr. led the Vols in scoring with 23 points. He converted 11-of-14 field goal attempts and 1-of-2 free throw attempts. He tied Cade Phillips for Tennessee’s leader in rebounds with nine.

Zakai Zeigler led Tennessee in assists (8).

The Vols totaled 34 bench points, 64 points in the paint, 25 points off turnovers, 17 second chance points and 27 fast break points against Austin Peay.

Isaac Haney led Austin Peay with 22 points, while LJ Thomas scored 20.

Tennessee will next play Virginia on Thursday in the Continental Tire Baha Mar Championship. Tipoff is slated for 9:30 p.m. EST at Nassau, Bahamas (CBS Sports Network).

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Vols down seven spots in US LBM Coaches Poll after Georgia loss

Tennessee’s latest top 25 ranking released after a Week 12 loss at Georgia.

Two weeks are left in the 2024 college football regular-season. Tennessee (8-2, 5-2 SEC) will host UTEP on Saturday and play at Vanderbilt on Nov. 30 to conclude regular-season play.

The Vols remain in contention for the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff. ESPN FPI gives Tennessee the tenth best chance to make the College Football Playoff after Week 12.

Tennessee will look to rebound from its second loss of the season ahead of facing UTEP and Vanderbilt. The Vols lost at Georgia, 31-17, in Week 12. Tennessee’s other loss this season was by five points on Oct. 5.

Below is the latest US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 12. The Vols are down seven spots after losing at Georgia. Tennessee is now ranked No. 11 nationally.

Rank Team Record Points
1 Oregon Ducks 11-0 1,375 (55)
2 Ohio State Buckeyes 9-1 1,316
3 Texas Longhorns 9-1 1,263
4 Penn State Nittany Lions 9-1 1,158
5 Indiana Hoosiers 10-0 1,109
6 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 9-1 1096
7 Alabama Crimson Tide 8-2 996
8 Georgia Bulldogs 8-2 993
9 Ole Miss Rebels 8-2 984
10 Miami Hurricanes 9-1 847
11 Tennessee Volunteers 8-2 823
12 SMU Mustangs 9-1 744
13 Boise State Broncos 9-1 714
14 Texas A&M Aggies 8-2 646
15 BYU Cougars 9-1 633
16 Clemson Tigers 8-2 569
17 Army Black Knights 9-0 509
18 Colorado Buffaloes 8-2 464
19 South Carolina Gamecocks 7-3 379
20 Tulane Green Wave 9-2 280
21 Iowa State Cyclones 8-2 268
22 Arizona State Sun Devils 8-2 251
23 UNLV Rebels 8-2 93
24 Memphis Tigers 9-2 77
25 Kansas State Wildcats 7-3 67

Schools dropped out

No. 18 Washington State; No. 21 Missouri; No. 22 LSU; No. 24 Louisville;

Others receiving votes

Washington State 65; Illinois 56; Missouri 44; Syracuse 18; James Madison 11; Duke 9; Pittsburgh 7; Louisiana 5; Louisville 2; Vanderbilt 1; Sam Houston 1; LSU 1; Colorado State 1

Dalton Knecht scores career-high 27 points against New Orleans

Dalton Knecht scores career-high 27 points as Los Angeles defeats New Orleans.

Los Angeles (9-4) defeated New Orleans (4-10), 104-99, Saturday at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Former Tennessee basketball player Dalton Knecht made his third NBA start for the Lakers. He totaled a career-high 27 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two steals in 37 minutes against the Pelicans.

Knecht converted 10-of-17 field goal attempts, 5-of-10 3-point attempts and 2-of-2 free throw attempts.

He 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.

Updated chances to make College Football Playoff after Week 12

A look at updated percentage chances for teams to make the College Football Playoff after Week 12.

The 2024 college football regular season has two weeks remaining. Postseason play will feature an inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff.

Tennessee (8-2, 5-2 SEC) is still in contention to make the 12-team College Football Playoff. The Vols suffered their second loss of the season in Week 12. Georgia defeated Tennessee, 31-17, in Week 12.

Following Week 12 games, ESPN’s Football Power Index updated its odds for teams to make the College Football Playoff. Tennessee has the 10th-best percentage chance to make the College Football Playoff.

READ: 2024 SEC football power rankings after Week 12

Updated percentage chances to make the College Football Playoff after Week 12 (ESPN FPI)

  • Oregon 99.6
  • Indiana 96.6
  • Ohio State 94.6
  • Texas 93.7
  • Georgia 92.0
  • Penn State 88.2
  • Boise State 77.0
  • Alabama 70.7
  • Notre Dame 68.9
  • Tennessee 66.4
  • Miami 62.7
  • Ole Miss 62.1

How many teams are in the College Football Playoff?

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 seeds are awarded to at-large teams.

How does the College Football Playoff format work?

The top four seeds will have a bye in the first-round. The next four highest-seeded teams will host an on-campus first-round game as follows:

  • No. 5 vs. No. 12, winner will play No. 4
  • No. 6 vs. No. 11, winner will play No. 3
  • No. 7 vs. No. 10, winner will play No. 2
  • No. 8 vs. No. 9, winner will play No. 1

Georgia defeats Tennessee in top 10 matchup

No. 10 Georgia defeats No. 4 Tennessee in Week 12.

No. 10 Georgia (8-2. 6-2 SEC) defeated No. 4 Tennessee (8-2, 5-2 SEC), 31-17, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia on Saturday in Week 12.

The Vols and Bulldogs were tied, 17-17, at halftime after Tennessee led, 10-0, at the end of the first quarter.

The Vols scored first on a 1-yard run by tight end Miles Kitselman. Kicker Max Gilbert later converted a career-long 52-yard field goal with 47 seconds remaining in the first quarter.

Tennessee redshirt freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava completed 20-of-33 passing attempts for 167 yards.

Dylan Sampson was the Vols’ leading rusher. He totaled 101 rushing yards and one touchdown on 19 attempts.

Squirrel White led Tennessee with six receptions.

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck completed 25-of-40 passing attempts for 347 yards and two touchdowns to tight end Oscar Delp. Beck also rushed for one touchdown.

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Dalton Knecht makes second start for Lakers

Former Vol Dalton Knecht scores 14 points in second NBA start.

Los Angeles (8-4) defeated San Antonio (6-7), 120-115, Friday in the second annual NBA Cup at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Former Tennessee basketball player Dalton Knecht made his second start for the Lakers. He totaled 14 points and three rebounds in 26 minutes against the Spurs.

Knecht converted 6-of-11 field goal attempts and 2-of-4 three-point attempts.

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

Knecht, a transfer from Northern Colorado, played for the Vols during the 2023-24 season under coach Rick Barnes. During his one season at Tennessee, he 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.

Is Nico Iamaleava playing at Georgia? Final injury update for Vols’ quarterback

SEC football final injury report update for Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava ahead of the Georgia game.

No. 4 Tennessee (8-1, 5-1 SEC) will play a top 10 matchup on the road in Week 12 of the 2024 college football season.

No. 10 Georgia (7-2, 5-2 SEC) will host the Vols on Saturday. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Kickoff between the Vols and Bulldogs is slated for 7:30 p.m. EST at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. ABC will televise the SEC contest.

Tennessee redshirt freshman starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava did not play in the second half due to injury versus Mississippi State in Week 11.

Iamaleava has competed 144-of-221 passing attempts for 1,879 yards, 11 touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He has also recorded 215 yards and one touchdown on 64 rushing attempts.

READ: 2024 SEC football power rankings entering Week 12

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.

Iamaleava’s status for the Georgia game was updated on the final SEC student-athlete availability report in Week 12.

Nico Iamaleava injury update

Iamaleava is not listed as being out, doubtful or questionable for Tennessee’s game at Georgia in Week 12.

Tennessee Vols’ depth chart

Below is Tennessee’s projected depth chart for its Week 12 game at Georgia.