Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel and select players will meet with the meeting beginning at 12:15 p.m. ET.

The No. 11 Vols (2-0) play at Florida (1-1) in Gainesville on Saturday.

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

Jacob Warren earlier today:

"I think it's something that, in the nicest way possible, everyone outside of the building cares about and talks about and thinks is a big deal. I don't think to most of the guys on the team, you mentioned the younger guys, whether they really know about it or not, I'm not sure. It's one of those things that doesn't really matter. When we're on the field, who cares how long it's been? Whether it's here or there or wherever. Just go out there and try to compete. Be the best on this day. Obviously, it'd be great to win, for sure, after this many years. Something that we're not necessarily worried about."

More on Tennessee's mentality:

Florida coach Billy Napier met with the media Monday to preview the Gators' matchup with Tennessee on Saturday night at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville.

Here are some key notes from Napier's availability with reporters:

– Napier said that he was proud of the way his staff and players responded this past week after losing the season opener to Utah. "I think the way we did it was important," he said about earning a lopsided win over McNeese. He mentioned that the attitude and effort was good.

– Napier on playing Tennessee: "It's a big week. It's Tennessee week. We've done a ton in educating our players about the rivalry. We do have some veteran players that understand that – that have played in the game. But, it's time for SEC play. This is an Eastern Division opponent, as well, so there's magnitude to that. It's a big weekend for Gator Nation."

– Napier said that Tennessee's team – which he called a veteran group – has "an identity" and good personnel. He mentioned the many variables of the Vols' overall makeup on defense, as well as their fast-paced offense, as challenges. "The combination of all three parts of their team presents challenges," he said. "It's going to be a really important week."

– Napier said that his team understands that the Tennessee-Florida rivalry was once "THE game" in college football and carries a lot of weight. He noted that the Gators have plenty of big games, but the matchup with the Vols is just at a different level of importance.

– Napier on Tennessee's offense in 2023 vs. 2022: "Two new starters on the left side of the offensive line. The tight end is gone. A couple of the receivers that were significant are gone. ... But they've got skill. They've got some really unique players. They've got some matchup issues."

– Napier called Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton "a freak of nature" and said that "he is very, very talented." He mentioned that Milton can both throw the football and run with it, and that's a big challenge for the Florida defense.

Tennessee and Florida are set for a 7 p.m. ET kickoff on Saturday night on ESPN.

Key takeaways from what Josh Heupel said ahead of Tennessee's SEC opener at Florida on Saturday: https://Tennessee.rivals.com/news/key-takeaways-vols-prepare-for-sec-opener-at-florida

Videos from today:

Tennessee will face UTSA in Knoxville at 4 p.m. ET on the SEC Network.

ESPN just said that we could not go into Florida and win. Said lack of offense would hold us back. We do need to step it up but we can and will win.

Tackle position locked down with Campbell and Crawford.

Wright named sole starting back.

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In Episode 9 of The VolReport Show, Ryan Sylvia and Noah Taylor talk the win over Austin Peay and the upcoming match with Florida.

What is the takeaway from week two? Will the Vols beat the Gators? Can Joe Milton III and his receivers find a connection?

Ryan and Noah discuss that – and much more – in this episode.

2024 DB Jackson Mathews, grandson of former Vols DC Doug Mathews, has committed to Tennessee.

His grandfather coached in the 80's under Johnny Majors.

Mathews currently plays for Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville.

MORE from @Shayne_Pickering:

From @DaleDowden:

Vols now at No. 11 heading into Florida week: https://tennessee.rivals.com/news/tennessee-drops-two-spots-in-ap-top-25-after-austin-peay-win

Here is my analysis of Tennessee's three best plays vs. Austin Peay.

I break down Keyton's TD catch, Walker's fourth-down sack and Milton's TD run.

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Full list of snap counts and PFF Grades from Tennessee's win on Saturday.

I give my notes of what stood out, as well.

Milton has to be more accurate/ consistent and has to throw a way more catchable ball (under 15 yards) to keep drives going......WRs need to do way better but Milton has to help them too

Tennessee got off to another slow start in its passing game on Saturday.

Week 2 in the SEC featured marquee match ups for two of Tennessee's upcoming opponents while a few others sleep-walked in tune-up games: https://Tennessee.rivals.com/news/what-we-learned-about-vols-sec-opponents-in-week-2

Some areas need to be cleaned up in a hurry.

Some took a step forward.

Here are my key takeaways.

Tennessee needed help at LB with Pili gone.

It came from Beasley taking on the load.

Josh Heupel confirmed the news on the SEC Coaches Teleconference this morning: https://Tennessee.rivals.com/news/vols-lb-keenan-pili-to-miss-a-couple-of-weeks-with-injury

VIDEOS:

We watched LSU get blown out by the Florida State team. South Carolina didn't look good vs North Carolina.
This week we have Texas A&M being hammered by Miami. Wake Forest over Vanderbilt. Texas looks good against Bama, but Bama will figure out a way to survive. It took Ole Miss a while, but they finally finished off Tulane. Arkansas finally pulled away in their game. Florida won but didn't play anyone. South Carolina won but didn't play anyone. Mississippi State is looking good so far. Missouri doesn't look good so far. Kentucky wins but doesn't look impressive. LSU is winning big over Grambling. We get Auburn vs California late tonight.
Tennessee didn't look good in our win, way too many mistakes. We need to improve on both sides to handle Florida.