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Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava throws to a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

Former Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava announces he has committed to UCLA

Nico Iamaleava says he’s heading to UCLA, a week after Tennessee announced the quarterback who helped the Volunteers reach last season’s College Football Playoff was no longer with the program.
 
Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) takes a break during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UTEP, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

Nico Iamaleava gone from Tennessee as Heupel says no one is ‘bigger than the Power T’

 
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel looks to the Jumbotron during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UTEP, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

Tennessee receivers will need to step up to put the air back in Heupel’s offense

 
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel looks to the Jumbotron during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UTEP, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

Vols’ Josh Heupel says traditional spring game valuable for giving players experience on big stage

 
Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson (6) celebrates the team's 36-23 win against Vanderbilt after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

SEC rushing leader Dylan Sampson of Tennessee declares for NFL draft

 

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Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian celebrates with running back Quintrevion Wisner (26) after a first round game against Clemson in the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

College playoffs looks for good matchups after snoozy first round of blowouts

 
Ohio State linebacker Cody Simon, right, tackles Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava, left, during the first half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Dylan Sampson’s hamstring injury leaves Tennessee’s offense struggling in CFP loss to Ohio State

 
Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith, top, celebrates after his touchdown against Tennessee during the second half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Howard throws 2 TD passes to Smith to help Ohio State rout Tennessee 42-17 in CFP

 
Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith, right, catches a pass against Indiana during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State wants redemption, Tennessee seeks respect in first-round CFP matchup

 
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, center, looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

No. 6 Ohio State looks for redemption hosting No. 7 Tennessee to start playoffs

 
Penn State takes the field for an NCAA college football game against Washington amidst a "whiteout" crowd at Beaver Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)

College Football Playoff picks: SMU, Clemson, Vols, Hoosiers beware as CFP opens on campus

 
A worker cleans snow from the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Indiana and Purdue, Nov. 30, 2024, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Brr! Winter adds an old-school challenge to the CFP. Visiting teams insist it’s ‘snow’ problem

 
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard looks for an open receiver against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State’s Howard and Vols’ Iamaleava dealing with playoff pressure from different perspectives

 
Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson (6) crosses the goal line for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UTEP, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Rested Dylan Sampson eager to help No. 7 Vols take 1st CFP step at No. 6 Ohio State

 
The Pride of the Southland Band performs before an NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Florida, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

Tennessee Vols butt of no more jokes and playoff-bound revived by Josh Heupel

 

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Ohio State head coach Ryan Day walks across Wrigley Field as his team arrives for an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, at the historic home of the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Ohio St AD Ross Bjork is ‘absolutely’ confident that coach Ryan Day will return next year

 
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day reacts to a replay during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State to host Tennessee in first-round showdown to determine No. 1 Oregon’s Rose Bowl matchup

 
Nebraska coach Scott Frost speaks to reporters after the NCAA college football team's practice, on Sept. 8, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (Kenneth Ferriera/Lincoln Journal Star via AP, File)

Scott Frost returning to coach UCF two years after an unsuccessful run at Nebraska

 
Tennessee players celebrate the team's 36-23 win against Vanderbilt after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

No. 7 Tennessee gives up 1st 14 points before rallying to rout Vanderbilt 36-23

 
Oklahoma students and fans rush the field after Oklahoma defeated Alabama during a NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Final week shows expanded Southeastern Conference just means more chaos

 
Tennessee running back Peyton Lewis (27) celebrates a touchdown with offensive lineman Jackson Lampley, and wide receiver Bru McCoy (5) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UTEP, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

No. 7 Tennessee sees rivalry game with Vanderbilt essentially as ‘playoff’ game

 
Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) thros a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

No. 10 Tennessee eager to rebound from loss in home finale against UTEP

 
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel talks with field judge Phillip Davenport during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Heupel says No. 6 Vols should have QB Nico Iamaleava against 11th-ranked Georgia

 
Tennessee defensive lineman James Pearce Jr. (27), Omarr Norman-Lott (55) and Jayson Jenkins (97) tackle Oklahoma quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Josh Heupel’s Vols have stingy D to complement that dazzling offense

 
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel, center, celebrates with his team after defeating Oklahoma in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Josh Heupel wins in return to Oklahoma as No. 6 Tennessee tops the Sooners 25-15

 
Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) throws to a receiver during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Chattanooga, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

QB Nico Iamaleava, 14th-ranked Vols look to build on momentum entering matchup with No. 24 NC State

 
FILE - Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) throws to a receiver during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

No. 15 Tennessee opens season with high expectations against FCS foe Chattanooga

 
Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel speaks during Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media days Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

No. 15 Tennessee ready to build on coach Josh Heupel’s success in his 4th season

 
FILE - Tennessee coach Josh Heupel watches play during the eam's NCAA college football game against Austin Peay on Sept. 9, 2023, in Knoxville, Tenn. The Southeastern Conference gathered for its annual spring meetings this week with news of a landmark $2.8 billion settlement that will transform how athletes are compensated still reverberating through college sports. “Came in with a lot of question, leaving with a lot more,” Heupel said Wednesday, May 29. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

SEC gathers to sort through consequences of settlement, comes away with more questions than answers

 
Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) runs past Iowa defensive back Xavier Nwankpa (1) for a touchdown on an 3-yard run during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Nico Iamaleava leads No. 25 Tennessee to 35-0 rout of No. 20 Iowa in the Citrus Bowl

 
FILE - Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz yells to his team as they play against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. Iowa defeated Nebraska 13-10. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)

Defensive-minded No. 20 Iowa, offensive-driven No. 25 Tennessee offer clash of styles in Citrus Bowl

 
FILE - Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel looks at the scoreboard during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins, File)

No. 20 Iowa’s defense braces for challenge of facing No. 25 Tennessee’s tempo offense in Citrus Bowl

 
FILE -Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava throws against Virginia in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Quarterback Joe Milton has opted out to prepare for the 2024 NFL draft, leaving freshman Nico Iamaleava to make his first career start for No. 25 Tennessee in the Citrus Bowl on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Tennessee QB Joe Milton opts out of Citrus Bowl for NFL draft, leaving Nico Iamaleava to start

 
Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) throws to a receiver during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

No. 25 Tennessee Vols have some business to finish as they host skidding Vanderbilt

 
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