Trevor Lawrence leads the 2020 Way-Too-Early All-America team
The season just ended, but we're already picking the best of the best for 2020, including Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence and LSU receiver Ja'Marr Chase.
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2020 Schedule
8-5, 3rd in SEC - East
Eight bowl hot takes we're most likely to regret in 2020
Are there any bowl stories worth buying? We break down what to expect for next season now that the 2019 season has ended.
Tennessee adds USC grad transfer WR Jones
Wide receiver Velus Jones will join Tennessee as a graduate transfer from Southern California.
College football's 100 best games of 2019: 80-61
In this second installment, we're focusing on the most exciting upsets and near upsets of the year, from Georgia State's shocking win over Tennessee to Notre Dame's escape against Virginia Tech.
Fulmer praises Joe Burrow, talks expanding CFP (2:19)
Meet the 2020 breakout players for each top 25 team
These are the players, led by No. 1 Clemson's WR Joe Ngata, who are expected to make big leaps next season.
Tennessee self-reports 7 low-level violations
An NCAA violation involving a Tennessee player promoting a jersey sale on Facebook was among seven infractions reported by the Volunteers.
Tennessee lineman Smith back for senior year
Tennessee offensive guard Trey Smith says he will return to school for his senior year after making a successful comeback from a career-threatening medical issue to earn first-team All-SEC honors this past season.
Georgia lineman Mays transfers to Tennessee
Sophomore offensive lineman Cade Mays transferred within the SEC East, electing to move to Tennessee from Georgia.
Which college football coaches are already on the hot seat for 2020?
We examine each Power 5 conference and take a look at the Group of 5 to determine the coaches entering win-or-else seasons.
Gray goes up the middle for a 16-yard Tennessee TD (0:58)
Vols make miraculous fourth-quarter comeback (1:13)
Tennessee embodies 'never quit' mentality (1:29)
Gray 'puts on more steam' when adversity hits (0:49)
Tennessee scores twice late to stun Indiana 23-22 in Gator
Tennessee scored two touchdowns in a late 30-second span, using an onside kick to help erase a double-digit deficit and holding on to stun Indiana 23-22 in the Gator Bowl on Thursday night.
Tennessee picks off Ramsey's pass down the middle (0:34)
The incredible comeback of Tennessee offensive lineman Trey Smith
When blood clots in his lungs cut Trey Smith's sophomore season short, he vowed to not only return to football, "but excel."
Chris Low ESPN Senior Writer
Tennessee All-SEC offensive guard Trey Smith didn't just want to come back and play this season. He wanted to come back and play at a high level.
Chris Low ESPN Senior Writer
After battling back from blood clots in his lungs, Tennessee's Trey Smith said it never crossed his mind to sit out the Vols' bowl game.
Recruits to watch at the Under Armour All-America Game
Several top high school football prospects are expected to announce their college decisions at Thursday's Under Armour All-America Game.
The All-Time All-America team for college football's 150th anniversary
Meet the players who changed the way football was played at their positions over the sport's entire history.
McShay: Darrell Taylor is the best player at the Gator Bowl (0:41)
Vols fulfill program needs with signees (2:31)
Auburn bounces back into top five of national signing day class rankings
Auburn bounced into the top five, while Tennessee, Kentucky and Maryland were among the schools that also rose up the 2020 college football recruiting class rankings.
Vols OL Johnson says he's transferring to G-Tech
Tennessee offensive lineman Ryan Johnson says he's transferring to Georgia Tech.
2019 SEC Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 7-1 | 12-2 |
| Florida | 6-2 | 11-2 |
| Tennessee | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Kentucky | 3-5 | 8-5 |
| Missouri | 3-5 | 6-6 |
| South Carolina | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Vanderbilt | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| LSU | 8-0 | 15-0 |
| Alabama | 6-2 | 11-2 |
| Auburn | 5-3 | 9-4 |
| Texas A&M | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| Mississippi State | 3-5 | 6-7 |
| Ole Miss | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Arkansas | 0-8 | 2-10 |
2019 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards221.475th
Rushing Yards144.2Tied-87th
Points For24.2182nd
Points Against21.7
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2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keshawn Lawrence | ATH | Signed | 84 |
| Dominic Bailey | DT | Signed | 83 |
| Omari Thomas | OT | Signed | 83 |
| Tyler Baron | DE | Signed | 82 |
| Len'Neth Whitehead | ILB | Signed | 82 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | E. Berry | Jim Thorpe Award |
| 2004 | M. Munoz | Campbell Trophy |
| 2000 | J. Henderson | Outland Trophy |