Josh Heupel talks bowl prep, newcomers, opt outs, more
Tennessee’s bowl preparations continued on Saturday as the Vols with 14 newcomers shift fully into Clemson game planning on Monday.
The Vols will workout Monday-Thursday next week before breaking for Christmas and heading to Miami Christmas afternoon.
Head coach Josh Heupel visited with the media on Saturday to discuss a variety of topics from his new newcomers, to opt outs, and the importance of finishing the season off the right way.
Tennessee host visitors
The Vols continue to work the transfer portal as they hosted two offensive linemen to close out the week.
Rhode Island OT transfer Ajani Cornelius, who went from a largely unknown commodity to one of the transfer portal’s most sought after prospects. Cornelius left town Saturday morning following a quick official visit. Cornelius left Rocky Top and headed to Ohio State for his official visit.
Cornelius visited Nebraska and Oregon last week.
Texas transfer offensive lineman Andrej Karic spent two days at Tennessee learning about the Vols as he seeks his new college home.
Click here for the latest following his visit.
The 6-4, 300-pound Karic played in 26 games the last three years. In 2022, Karic played in all 12 games making two starts.
Vol commitments Larry Johnson III and running back Khalifa Keith are in town this weekend for their official visits.
Up Next: No. 6 Tennessee (10-2) vs. No. 7 Clemson (11-2), Orange Bowl, December 30, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN
Tennessee’s match up with Clemson marks the 19th time the two teams have met. The last time the two teams played was in the Peach Bowl in 2004 where Clemson won 27-14.
The Vols last trip to the Orange bowl was following the 1997 season when they lost to Nebraska 42-17. It marked the final game in Peyton Manning’s career and Tom Osborne’s last game as head coach at Nebraska.
