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Tony Vitello will meet with the media today to discuss the completion of fall practice.

Follow this thread and on Twitter @TennesseeRivals for updates.
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I tried to narrow down five memorable Tennessee wins that aired on the SEC on CBS as the Vols prepare to play on the network for the final time on Saturday vs. Georgia: https://tennessee.rivals.com/news/a-look-back-at-tennessee-s-most-memorable-sec-on-cbs-games

As the Vols await the visiting number 1 team in the country, the Georgia Bulldogs, the recruiting staff is also working to pack-out the visitor box for the weekend. The list is already full of star-studded names, with a few already being committed to other institutions.

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The connection with 2024 DE Elias Williams has maintained since the Vols offered in mid-September, even after committing to Missouri.

The Tennessee staff offered 2025 OL Bobby Kanka in November of last year and have stayed on the trail a bit. Kanka committed to Michigan back in August.

2024 WR Michael Smith may be the most interesting one to watch. Although Smith is committed to South Carolina, his high school QB is Jake Merklinger, the Vols' QB of the 2024 cycle. Another ace in the hole for Smith is that it appears that 2025 WR and teammate to Merklinger and Smith, Thomas Blackshear is also making the trip and seems the interest in Tennessee is in a good spot.

Hey everyone just spoke with QB commit Jake Merklinger. He'll be back in town this weekend but he won't be alone. He'll be joined by a pair of teammates.

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I'm really intrigued by the Smith visit. He's a great looking prospect that I've been intrigued with since I was at Calvary Day last month. I do think the Vols like him and Auburn is also involved for the South Carolina commit.

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Tennessee's Dalton Knecht is a prolific scorer.

He knows he needs to improve on defense, though.

We saw this next step last night against Wofford.

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With comments from Georgia head coach Kirby Smart: https://tennessee.rivals.com/news/everything-josh-heupel-said-on-sec-coaches-teleconference-5

I spoke with Anthony Dasher of UGAsports.com to learn everything about Georgia ahead of Saturday.

It will be No. 18 vs. No. 1 on Saturday after the latest round of CFP rankings: https://tennessee.rivals.com/news/tennessee-drops-in-latest-college-football-playoff-top-25

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes and select players met with the media following the Vols' 82-61 win over Wofford.

You can hear what they said as well as our breakdown here:

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With out the two top receivers and some line backers do we have a real shot of beating GA. I’m concerned.

Takeaways from Tennessee's win over Wofford on Tuesday night:

The seventh-ranked Vols return home after a successful trip to Wisconsin to face Wofford.

Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m. ET on SECN+.

For updates and discussion, follow this thread and on Twitter @TennesseeRivals, @RyanTSylvia and @ByNoahTaylor.

Quick game recap from Tennessee's 82-61 win over Wofford on Tuesday: https://tennessee.rivals.com/news/tennessee-beats-wofford-behind-knecht-gainey

Have since the season opener. Milton is stupid and doesn't have the mental acuity to run this offense. Thankfully, it is basketball season.

I know that Jackson is hurt. When will se be back. Key doesn’t look ready to play. They start slow like this ever year. Turn over Queens. Pat would put the hammer down. They have talent. I’m sure by mid season they will be focused.

Tennessee's defense unraveled against Missouri last week. Linebackers coach Brian Jean-Mary blamed a lack of communication, which the Vols will have to fix before facing a red-hot Georgia offense on Saturday:

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Since we played so bad today --I guess we will get the toilet bowl in Nashville.. Joe Milton played today like i have always thought he was. Just a so so QB will alot of potential. After 6 yr in college he is about to be gone.. AFter we play Georgia I wish we would start the Nico Era.. Please feel free to add your thought about Joe Milton an the Future with Nico

But not if Milton. Of WRs not able to get open.

How former Tennessee standouts performed this week: