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Missouri’s Drinkwitz Asked If He Took Issue With Tennessee Piling on Late
After a sluggish begin, Tennessee poured it on its SEC foe Missouri, scoring 38 of its 66 factors whereas holding a big second-half lead.
The Volunteers, who have been coming off a loss to Georgia that dropped them to No. 5 within the newest School Soccer Playoff rankings, held a 28–17 benefit at halftime in opposition to the Tigers. However for Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel, popping out of the locker room to attain 21 factors was not sufficient for the high-powered Vols’ offense.
Within the win, Tennessee completed with a college file 724 yards of whole offense. The ultimate tally marked essentially the most factors the Vols have scored within the Josh Heupel period and the third occasion this season the place his staff has scored 60 or extra factors. The ultimate 14 got here on two landing drives late within the fourth quarter, when the Vols seemingly weren’t happy with simply operating the clock down.
Within the postgame information convention, Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz mentioned he was not bitter about Volunteers padding on the factors down the stretch.
“He [Heupel] coaches his staff, I coach my staff,” Drinkwitz mentioned in a postgame press convention. “So, it’s our job to defend what they do. He runs his offense the best way they’ve at all times run it. I bought no points with their soccer staff and what they do. That’s as much as every particular person head coach and he was simply operating his offense. I’m good. … It’s our job to flip the change. It’s our job to not let that occur. It’s my job.”
Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker threw for 355 yards and three touchdowns earlier than Joe Milton III changed him late within the fourth quarter, throwing for 105 yards and one landing. Tennessee (9–1) earned its ninth win and went undefeated at residence (7–0) for the primary time since 2007.
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Tennessee OL John Campbell Jr. declares for 2025 NFL Draft
John Campbell Jr. will enter the 2025 NFL Draft.
The Tennessee offensive lineman, who began his career at Miami before playing the last two seasons with the Vols, declared for the draft on Saturday night.
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Campbell made the announce on his Instagram.
“I am could not be more proud to be a Volunteer and a Hurricane,” Campbell penned in the post. “I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to represent both programs…With sincere gratitude and anticipation for what lies ahead, I am officially declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft.”
The 6-foot-6, 330-pound Campbell was a four-star prospect out of Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, Florida in the 2018 class when he signed with Miami.
After red-shirting his freshman year, Campbell played in 11 games for the Hurricanes in 2019 and in seven games with four starts as a redshirt sophomore in 2020 before leg surgery sidelined him for the 2021 season.
With a medical redshirt, Campbell played one more season at Miami in 2022 and then transferred to Tennessee ahead of the 2023 season. He initially played at left tackle, earning a starting spot there but missed the last three games with injury.
After the Vols brought in LSU transfer Lance Heard, Campbell moved to right tackle in 2024, starting in 13 games and playing 500 snaps. He earned an position grade of 48.3, according to Pro Football Focus.
Campbell is one of a number of veteran players that Tennessee will lose off of its offensive line from this season. Fifth-year seniors in center Cooper Mays and guard Javontez Spraggins are out of eligibility.
Tennessee added former Arizona guard Wendell Moe out of the transfer portal and signed five-star tackle David Sanders in its 2025 recruiting class, who will compete for Campbell’s vacant spot in the spring.
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Titans Lose Starting RB For Jaguars Game
The Tennesseee Titans have ruled out starting running back Tony Pollard for Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports.
Pollard was listed as questionable on the team’s final injury report due to an ankle injury, but according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, he planned to play through it. Rather, his absence stems from him dealing with the flu, which will reportedly prevent him from travelling with the team on Saturday.
After arriving from the Dallas Cowboys in free agency, Pollard has enjoyed a solid first season in the Music City. In 15 games, the 27-year-old has rushed for 1,017 yards and five touchdowns while averaging 4.3 yards per carry. He’s also been a decent check-down option with 41 receptions for 238 yards.
With Pollard sidelined, the Titans will look for second-year back Tyjae Spears to carry the load in the backfield. The former Tulane star has had a disappointing sophomore season, rushing for 217 yards and four touchdowns while averaging 3.4 yards per carry, so the Titans will hope to get him going before the season ends.
Joshua Kelley, who hasn’t played for Tennessee since his arrival in late October, could also get some looks as well.
The Titans and Jaguars kick off from EverBank Stadium at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.
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Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars predictions: Expert picks for Week 17 NFL game
The Tennessee Titans continue to play out the string of the 2024 season with Sunday’s Week 17 game at the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Tennessee’s 38-30 loss at Indianapolis last Sunday was the team’s fourth straight defeat, the last three against teams with a losing record.
Jacksonville (3-12) was one of those losses, with the Jaguars winning 10-6 on Dec. 8 in Nashville. Mac Jones continues to be the team’s starting quarterback as it sputters to the finish.
Here’s how The Tennessean’s experts pick Sunday’s Week 17 NFL game:
Titans vs. Jaguars picks
Nick Suss, Titans beat reporter
Titans 27, Jaguars 13
Yes, it’s a little bit crazy to think these Titans can beat anyone by 14 points. But look: They had ample opportunities to beat Jacksonville a couple of weeks ago. The Titans’ offense has looked better in the red zone these past two weeks, and if they can actually finish off some of the drives they stalled in last time, this should be a winnable game.
Gentry Estes, columnist
Jaguars 17, Titans 10
The Jags may not have much, but their pass rushers were a problem for the Titans last time. No reason to expect that’ll be any different.
Nick Gray, trending reporter
Jaguars 6, Titans 3
Nothing would surprise me, except a clean, flawless Titans victory.
Tom Kreager, sports director
Jaguars 28, Titans 17
Titans are doing their part to help themselves with their 2025 NFL Draft first-round pick.
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