FOOTBALLJosh Heupel: Tennessee football coach in photosKnoxville News SentinelTennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) hugs Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel before the Citrus Bowl NCAA College football game on Monday, January 1, 2024 in Orlando, Fla. between Tennessee and Iowa.Saul Young/News SentinelTennessee head coach Josh Heupel walks on the sidelines during a football game between Tennessee and Vanderbilt at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.Saul Young/News SentinelTennessee head coach Josh Heupel after a football game between Tennessee and Georgia at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.Brianna Paciorka/News SentinelTennessee head coach Josh Heupel high fives players as they run off the field during a football game between Tennessee and Georgia at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.Brianna Paciorka/News SentinelTennessee head coach Josh Heupel with his players during the NCAA college football game against Missouri on Saturday, November 11, 2023 in Columbia, MO.Saul Young/News SentinelTennessee head coach Josh Heupel walks off the field after the loss to Missouri in their NCAA college football game on Saturday, November 11, 2023 in Columbia, MO.Saul Young/News SentinelTennessee head coach Josh Heupel is seen on the sidelines during a NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Connecticut at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.Caitie McMekin/News SentinelTennessee head coach Josh Heupel congratulates Tennessee place kicker Charles Campbell (19) after he hit a field goal during the NCAA college football game against Kentucky on Saturday, October 28, 2023 in Lexington, KY.Caitie McMekin/News SentinelTennessee head coach Josh Heupel walks off the field after a football game between Tennessee and Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.Brianna Paciorka/News SentinelTennessee head coach Josh Heupel and Tennessee offensive lineman John Campbell Jr. (74) celebrate after the win over Texas A&M in an NCAA college football game between on Saturday, October 14, 2023 in Knoxville, Tenn.Saul Young/News SentinelTennessee head coach Josh Heupel reacts on the sidelines during a football game between Tennessee and South Carolina at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel, Caitie McMekin/News SentinelTennessee head coach Josh Heupel and players celebrate during a football game between Tennessee and UTSA at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Tennessee defeated UTSA 45-14.Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel, Caitie McMekin/News SentinelTennessee head coach Josh Heupel pleads with an official during a football game between Tennessee and Florida at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.Brianna Paciorka/News SentinelTennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel works the sideline against Virginia during their game at Nissan Stadium Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023.Caitie McMekin / News SentinelTennessee head football coach Josh Heupel and Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III (7) celebrate after winning the Orange Bowl game between the Tennessee Vols and Clemson Tigers at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022.Caitie McMekin/News SentinelTennessee head football coach Josh Heupel reacts to a call during the first half of the Orange Bowl game between the Tennessee Vols and Clemson Tigers at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022.Caitie McMekin/News SentinelTennessee head coach Josh Heupel poses for a photo in front of the Orange Bowl Trophy at the Le Meridien Dania Beach hotel before the Orange Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022.Caitie McMekin/News SentinelTennessee head coach Josh Heupel talks with his players during a timeout during the first quarter of the game against Vanderbilt at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.George Walker IV / Tennessean.comVanderbilt head coach Clark Lea and Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel meet at midfield after after the game at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Tennessee defeated Vanderbilt 56 to 0.George Walker IV / Tennessean.comTennessee head coach Josh Heupel watches his players warm up before the game against Vanderbilt at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.George Walker IV / Tennessean.comTennessee head football coach Josh Heupel yells to an official during a game between Tennessee and Missouri in Neyland Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.Caitie McMekin/News SentinelTennessee head football coach Josh Heupel reacts in the rain on the sidelines during Tennessee's game against Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.Brianna Paciorka/News SentinelTennessee head football coach Josh Heupel keeps his eyes on an official during Tennessee's game against Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.Brianna Paciorka/News SentinelTennessee head football coach Josh Heupel during Tennessee's game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022.Brianna Paciorka/News SentinelTennessee head football coach Josh Heupel during Tennessee's game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022.Brianna Paciorka/News SentinelTennessee football coach Josh Heupel is accompanied on the Vol Walk by children Hannah and Jace before the start of the NCAA college football game between Tennessee and UT Martin on Saturday, October 22, 2022 in Knoxville, Tenn.Saul Young/News SentinelJosh Heupel celebrates after the Vols defeated Alabama in Neyland Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022.Caitie McMekin/News SentinelTennessee head coach Josh Heupel is swarmed by fans storming the field after Tennessee defeated Alabama 52-49 in Neyland Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022.Jamar Coach/News SentinelTennessee head football coach Josh Heupel is seen on the sidelines during a game between Tennessee and Alabama in Neyland Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022.Brianna Paciorka/News SentinelKirk Herbstreit and Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel during ESPN's College GameDay show held outside of Ayres Hall on the University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. The college football pregame show returned to Knoxville for the second time this season for No. 8 Tennessee's SEC rivalry game against No. 1 Alabama.Brianna Paciorka/News SentinelTennessee defensive back Christian Harrison (29) and head coach Josh Heupel celebrate after the win over Florida during an NCAA college football on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Knoxville, Tenn.Saul Young/News SentinelTennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel and David Pollack at the ESPN College GameDay stage outside of Ayres Hall on the University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The flagship ESPN college football pregame show returned for the tenth time to Knoxville as the No. 12 Vols hosted the No. 22 Gators.Calvin Mattheis/News SentinelTennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel speaks with officials during a game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Pittsburgh Panthers in Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Tennessee defeated Pitt 34-27 in overtime.Caitie McMekin/News SentinelTennessee head coach Josh Heupel during the Vol Walk before Tennessee's game against Ball State in Neyland Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022.Brianna Paciorka/News SentinelTennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel with quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) during the VolsÕ game against Ball State in Neyland Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022.Brianna Paciorka/News SentinelTennessee head coach Josh Heupel and his children Jace and Hannah before Tennessee's game against Ball State in Neyland Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022.Brianna Paciorka/News SentinelTennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel congratulates Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) after a play during football game between Tennessee and Ball State at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022.Brianna Paciorka/News SentinelTennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel during Tennessee football's third practice at Anderson Training Facility in Knoxville, Tenn. on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022.Calvin Mattheis/News SentinelTennessee football coach Josh Heupel answers questions during media day in Knoxville, Tenn. on Sunday, July 31, 2022.Saul Young/News SentinelJul 21, 2022; Atlanta, GA, USA; The Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel talks to the media on the stage during SEC Media Days at the College Football Hall of Fame. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY SportsDale Zanine, Dale Zanine-USA TODAY SportsTennessee football head coach Josh Heupel spends time talking with fans during the UT Big Orange Caravan event on Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Mark Zaleski/ The TennesseanTennessee head football coach Josh Heupel talks with head ball coach Steve Spurrier after an awards ceremony for the Steve Spurrier First Year Coach Award given by the Football Writers Association of America, held at Spurrier's Gridiron Grille, in Gainesville, Feb. 21, 2022. This is the first year of this award and there were co-winners, South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer and Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel.Brad McClenny/The Gainesville SunTennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel at the 2021 Music City Bowl NCAA college football game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021.Calvin Mattheis/News SentinelTennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel disputes a call with a referee at the 2021 Music City Bowl NCAA college football game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021.Calvin Mattheis/News SentinelTennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel reacts to a call in overtime at the 2021 Music City Bowl NCAA college football game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021.Calvin Mattheis/News SentinelTennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel disputes a call during an SEC conference game between Tennessee and Vanderbilt at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021.Calvin Mattheis/News SentinelFrom left, Tennessee offensive lineman Cooper Mays (63), Head Coach Josh Heupel, quarterback Hendon Hooker (5), and Offensive Analyst Mitch Militello stand before the Pride of the Southland Band as they perform “Tennessee Waltz” after a win in the NCAA college football game between the Tennesse Volunteers and Vanderbilt Commodores in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, November 27, 2021.Saul Young/News SentinelTennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel and wide receiver JaVonta Payton (3) hug during senior day ceremonies in the NCAA college football game between the Tennesse Volunteers and Vanderbilt Commodores in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, November 27, 2021.Saul Young/News SentinelTennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel throws the football to his son Jace before a football game against South Alabama at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021.Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel, Knoxville News SentinelTennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel during an SEC football game between Tennessee and Georgia at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.Calvin Mattheis/News SentinelTennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel speaks with Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) during an SEC football game between Tennessee and Georgia at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.Calvin Mattheis/News SentinelTennessee Football Coach Josh Heupel gives a thumbs up to fans during the Vol Walk before a football game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel, Knoxville News SentinelTennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel high-fives fans after defeating Kentucky 45-42 at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021.Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel, Knoxville News SentinelTennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel celebrates a touchdown by Tennessee defensive back Alontae Taylor (2) during an SEC football game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021.Calvin Mattheis/News SentinelTennessee Football Coach Josh Heupel during a football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel, Knoxville News SentinelTennessee Football Coach Josh Heupel yells at an official during a football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel, Knoxville News SentinelTennessee Football Coach Josh Heupel shares a smile with his son Jace Heupel during the Vol Walk before a football game against Ole Miss at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel, Knoxville News SentinelTennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel during an SEC football game between Tennessee and Ole Miss at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.Saul Young/News SentinelTennessee tight end Princeton Fant (88) speaks with Tennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel during an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Calvin Mattheis/News SentinelTennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel during a game Tennessee and Missouri at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. on Saturday, Oct. 2 , 2021.Calvin Mattheis/News SentinelTennessee head coach Josh Heupel is seen on the Field during an NCAA football game between Tennessee and Missouri on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday, Oct. 2 , 2021.Calvin Mattheis/News SentinelTennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel during a game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla. on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021.Calvin Mattheis/News SentinelTennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel disputes a call during a game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla. on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021.Calvin Mattheis/News SentinelTennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel waves to waves while arriving to the stadium before a game against Florida at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla. on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021.Calvin Mattheis/News SentinelTennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel high fives players after a NCAA football game against Tennessee Tech at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel, Knoxville News SentinelTennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel calls during a game against Pittsburgh at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.Caitie McMekin/News SentinelTennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel with his son Jace Heupel inside Neyland Stadium before Tennessee's game against Pitt on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.Brianna Paciorka/News SentinelTennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel greets fans during the Vol Walk ahead of a game against Pittsburgh at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.Calvin Mattheis/News SentinelTennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel during a game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021.Calvin Mattheis/News SentinelTennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel during a game against Bowling Green at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021.Calvin Mattheis/News SentinelTennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel gives a thumbs up during a game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021.Calvin Mattheis/News SentinelTennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel walks off the field after his in win the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Bowling Green Falcons in Knoxville, Tenn. on Thursday, September 2, 2021.Saul Young/News SentinelTennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel throws the ball with his children before the start of the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Bowling Green Falcons in Knoxville, Tenn. on Thursday, September 2, 2021.Saul Young/News SentinelUniversity of Tennessee Head Caoch Josh Heupel addresses the media during SEC Media Days at the Hyatt Regency in Hoover, Ala., Tuesday, July 20, 2021. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]Gary Cosby Jr., Tuscaloosa NewsNew Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel speaks during a basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Kansas Jayhawks at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee on Saturday, January 30, 2021.Caitie McMekin/Pool Via News SentinelTennessee head coach Josh Heupel during morning football practice on campus on Friday, August 20, 2021.Brianna Paciorka/News SentinelTennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel at the Orange & White spring game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, April 24, 2021.Calvin Mattheis/News SentinelTennessee head coach Josh Heupel with offensive linemen Cooper Mays (63) and Dayne Davis (66) during morning football practice on campus on Friday, August 20, 2021.Brianna Paciorka/News SentinelTennessee Football Coach Josh Heupel answering questions during Media Day in Knoxville, Tenn. on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.Saul Young/News SentinelTennessee head coach Josh Heupel during morning football practice on campus on Friday, August 20, 2021.Brianna Paciorka/News SentinelAt left University of Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel shakes hands with University of Tennessee athletics director Danny White after being presented a jersey, during a press conference announcing his hiring in the Stokely Family Media Center in Neyland Stadium, in Knoxville, Tenn., Wednesday, Jan.27, 2021.Caitie McMekin/Pool Via News Sentinel, Knoxville News SentinelJosh Heupel arrives in Knoxville on Wednesday, January 27, 2021.Saul Young/News Sentinel