The SEC endured a rough showing this season, but 'too-early' top 25 rankings shower the conerence with hype for 2025. Too much hype?

The Tennessee Vols are reportedly set to receive a visit from one of the top recruits in the nation. According to a report from On3's Chad Simmons, 2026 four-star edge rusher Anthony Jones will take an official visit to Tennessee on June 20.

The Vols likely would catapult onto the No. 1 seed line with a win at Auburn, but it would carry weight beyond the immediate effect on bracketology. A win at Auburn would give Tennessee two marquee road wins on its NCAA Tournament profile come Selection Sunday. The other was a 66-64 win at Illinois On dec. 14.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, who has criticized the federal government for "excessive overreach," said the U.S. Education Department should be eliminated during Donald Trump's second term as president. (Courtesy TN.gov) The House and the Senate passed the Education Freedom Act, legislation championed by Gov. Bill Lee.

NCAA late signing period begins Feb. 5. But UT may not sign another player to its 2025 class. If so, here are seven impact freshmen in 2025.

Vanderbilt women's basketball has a No. 6 seed in the latest March Madness bracketology after recent wins vs Alabama and Tennessee.

Alabama ranks near the bottom in per capita tax collections, relying on high sales taxes and low property taxes.

Johni Broome had 16 points and 13 rebounds in his return to the lineup as No. 1 Auburn extended its winning streak to 11 games.

Seven five-stars for the 2026 recruiting class have been offered by Alabama, including power forwards Miikka Muurinen and Tyran Stokes, guards Caleb Holt, Brandon McCoy Jr. and Jordan Smith, along with small forwards Christian Collins and Caleb Gaskins. Alabama and Georgia will tip off at 3 p.m. Saturday on ESPN2.

Jason Edwards and Jaylen Carey were part of the field storm when Vanderbilt football beat No. 1 Alabama in October ... after the Commodores beat No. 6 Tennessee, 76-75 at Memorial Gym.

There was change at the top of this week's USA TODAY Sports Bracketology with Alabama rising to a No. 1 seed at the expense of SEC rival Tennessee.