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$227M business building gets board approval

AUTUMN HALL AND DANIEL DASSOW News Editor and Editor-in-Chief

On Oct. 28, the UT Board of Trustees approved construction of a new Haslam College of Business building with a larger budget and size than originally proposed.

The board voted in favor of an amendment to the campus master plan to allow for construction of the building beginning as soon as fall 2023, as well as a $127,350,000 increase in funding for the project, bringing the total budget to $227,350,000.

The original $100 million budget, composed of $83 million in state appropriations and a $17 million institutional match, was approved by the board in June 2021.

Now, the budget includes the $83 million in state appropriations, plus $44.35 million in institutional funds and $100 million in external gifts.

Along with the larger budget comes an expansion of the plan’s original projected size to 306,000 square feet to accommodate the college’s growth.

When completed, the building will be among the largest on campus, and will include 14,000 square feet of space dedicated to research, behavioral and social sciences and design thinking labs, as well as 32 classrooms and additional office space.

The plan will go before the State Building Commission, which oversees the construction of public buildings in Tennessee, in January 2023 for approval.

Since 2018, the Haslam College of Business has seen a stunning 42% undergraduate enrollment growth. Over the last year alone, the college’s undergraduate population grew 17%, from 6,156 students in fall 2021 to 7,227 students in fall 2022. Enrollment is expected to grow by 6 to 8% annually in coming years.

“We’re experiencing unexpected, phenomenal growth and most of the growth, much of it, is driven by interest in the Haslam College of Business,” Chancellor Donde Plowman said at the board meeting.

When completed, the new building will sit across from the James A. Haslam II Business Building on Volunteer Blvd. where historic Dunford, Henson and Greve halls – slated for demolition – currently stand in a horseshoe configuration.

The Stokely Management Center will remain as office space for the college and will not be altered by the construction.

Although Dunford, Henson and Greve halls were originally dormitories, they now operate as office space for various departments and programs, including the history department, Humanities Center, Disability Services, the College of Social Work, Big Orange Pantry and several lecturer offices for the College of Arts and Sciences.

The decision to demolish the buildings has caused controversy because of their history at UT and their function as office spaces for non-business units. Several faculty members have spoken out against the university’s unusual decision to replace demolished buildings with a facility for a different college.

“The challenge that the university really faces is the challenge of preserving its history and its uniqueness while also meeting some of these new space challenges that come from a growing student population,” Nicole Eggers, assistant history professor, told The Daily Beacon.

Numerous departments and offices will be displaced in the demolition, and their offices are expected to be scattered across campus.

The University Space Committee (USC), part of the Office of the Provost, oversees the process of relocating staff and faculty displaced by construction. The committee has 11 members representing faculty and administrative staff, and they meet as a committee and with department and unit leaders to answer questions about the use of space on campus.

According to the USC’s update page on the new Haslam building, “Departments and offices affected by construction will be given ample notice prior to relocation and opportunities to provide input on their space needs.”

It is unclear where each unit in Dunford, Henson and Greve will be relocated, though administrators say they are making plans to

meet with unit leaders and find alternative spaces both on and off campus.

On Friday, the board also approved a request from Chancellor Plowman to award billionaire businessman and former Tennessee governor Bill Haslam with an honorary doctorate. As heir to the Pilot Flying J truck stop chain, Haslam was at one time the wealthiest elected official in America.

The Haslam College of Business is named after Bill Haslam’s father, James Haslam, founder of the Pilot Corporation and one of UT’s biggest donors.

The construction plans have raised concerns among some non-business faculty about a broad undervaluing of arts and humanities at UT. John Zomchick, provost and senior vice chancellor, addressed these concerns in a statement to the Beacon.

“We value the contributions of faculty across all domains of knowledge, and humanities disciplines are vital to a flagship, land-grant university,” Zomchick said.

The university is preparing to finish a tenyear update to the campus master plan which includes several near-term projects. Among these projects is a new arts and humanities building in the early stages of planning.

“I look forward to working with our faculty to conceptualize this space and plan for how we can work together to grow our humanities majors,” Zomchick said.

The updated master plan will go before the board in February 2023 for approval.

A 306,000-square foot Haslam College of Business building will sit on Volunteer Blvd where Dunford, Henson and Greve halls now stand. Rendering courtesy of the University of Tennessee

VolShop faces high order volume amidst athletic success

KYLIA BERRY Staff Writer

The University of Tennessee athletics program is breaking historic records this year, causing fans to rush to purchase merchandise. The VolShop has received a large inflow of purchases in recent weeks, resulting in new challenges for employees.

“The order fulfillment is a long process,” Tommi Grubbs, marketing manager at the VolShop, said. “We are filling all the incoming orders on the day of purchase when possible … Even though we played Bama two weeks ago, we are still working on the orders from the game.”

Last week, the VolShop received 2,000 custom jersey orders for the blackout game against Kentucky.

Customized jerseys require a long process that involves multiple departments. Customers may not receive them before games due to increased sales.

When a purchase is made online, associates grab merchandise from the floor to fulfill the order. The VolShop sets a buffer stock to prepare for unexpected demand increases, and customers are notified when a product is out of stock. This system is not always accurate, es-

pecially when large quantities of fans are buying items in the shop and online.

Grubbs believes that the successful 2022 baseball season sparked fanbase interest in the VolShop. In preparation for the anticipated increase in sales during the football season, they hired four additional employees, primarily for the order fulfillment department.

Despite this addition to the team, the re-

cord-breaking season is causing the shop to need even more employees at its distribution center to help process the orders. The merchandise arrives at the distribution center, where employees must hand-count, tag and price each item before it arrives at the VolShop.

The increase in sales has made VolShop employees in all departments work together to fulfill the purchases.

Summer Lukas, a VolShop employee, has seen a tremendous increase in sales. She believes that the increase in sales is a result of not only the football ranking, but also the VolShop’s weekly Big Orange Deals.

Lukas typically sells books in the VolShop. However, with the increased purchases, she has been helping to fulfill orders.

“I worked primarily in the bookstore when I started, although, with the increase of merchandise, I help on the order fulfillment side,” Lukas said.

Grubbs explained that working in unfamiliar areas has become the norm for VolShop employees.

“Every week, employees are not in their assigned positions but helping employees do their jobs due to the high demand for products,” Grubbs said.

The VolShop aims to benefit students by funding scholarships, campus building projects and community outreach. Grubbs wants students to understand that they are not only a store, but they are also a resource for students.

“Even if we can’t provide you with what you need, we want to help you get what you need,” Grubbs said.

VolShop employees are working promptly to fulfill orders. The shop appreciates the increase in interest, and they believe each purchase helps UT flourish.

The Vol Shop in University Commons o�ers UT merchandise year round and must shift sta� around when orders pour in. Madelyn Stone / Contributor

Voting Guide 2022: Who’s on the ballot this November?

AURORA SILAVONG Staff Writer

Election Day is less than one week away on Nov. 8.

While midterm and local elections may not be the most glamorous, they are still important. Only about 40% of eligible vot ers participate in midterm elections, put ting the United States far behind other de veloped countries.

There are a few major races happening this fall, including Tennessee governor, state legislature and representatives to the U.S. House. Tennessee voters will also be weighing in on four amendments to the state Constitution.

Governor

Democrat Dr. Jason Martin is challenging incumbent Bill Lee for his seat as governor of Tennessee. Martin, a physician and busi nessman, is running on a platform centered on healthcare reform. He has also outlined his vision for other hot-button issues in the state, including cannabis and abortion.

Republican Gov. Bill Lee was elected in 2018 and is seeking reelection. Gov. Lee, a solid conservative, saw Tennessee through several major events, including the COV ID-19 pandemic and the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Recently, he has made the news for refusing to debate with his Democratic op ponent ahead of the elections.

State House of Representatives

The House is the lower chamber of the Tennessee General Assembly. All 99 seats within it are up for election this year. State representatives serve two-year terms, and the House has been controlled by a Repub lican majority since 2008.

The state underwent controversial redis tricting in 2020, which impacted approxi mately 2.5 million addresses. The easiest way to find your district is through the Gen eral Assembly’s FindMyLegislator site.

While states typically redraw their con gressional districts every 10 years to reflect population shifts, the 2020 changes attract ed heavy criticism and even a lawsuit. State Republicans targeted multiple Democratic seats across the state.

Some candidates, such as Nashville Democrat Odessa Kelly, have accused the changes of alienating Black voters. Many of the redrawn boundaries split predomi nantly Black, Democrat-voting areas and combined them with more right-leaning communities.

Knoxville’s six seats are currently held by two Democrats and four Republicans.

State Senate

Odd-numbered Tennessee Senate seats are up for election this year. The Senate is the upper chamber of the General Assem bly, and has been controlled by a Republi can majority since 2004. Senator posts are up for election in District 5 and District 7, while District 6, currently represented by Sen. Becky Duncan Massey, will hold elec tions in 2024.

In August, District 5 incumbent Randy McNally beat challenger Earle Segrest in the Republican primary. McNally, who also serves as Lieutenant Governor, has been the state senator for the district since 1987. He will not face a Democratic opponent this election.

In District 7, incumbent Richard Briggs will stand for reelection after defeating op ponent Kent Morrell in the August Repub lican primaries. Briggs has been serving in this post since 2015. He will face a Demo cratic opponent, Bryan Langan. Langan, a UT graduate, is campaigning on a platform focused on infrastructure and the environ ment.

U.S. House of Representatives

Tennessee’s nine seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are up for election. Knoxville is within the 2nd congressional district, which covers a large section of East Tennessee up to the Kentucky border. In cumbent Republican Rep. Tim Burchett, is being challenged by Democratic opponent Mark Harmon.

Burchett, a former mayor of Knox Coun ty, sits on the House Foreign Affairs and Transportation & Infrastructure commit tees. He has sponsored 21 bills during his tenure, which have included reforms for military families’ benefits and incentivizing companies to engage in carbon capture.

Harmon, a professor in the School of Journalism & Electronic Media and former Knox County commissioner, is basing his platform on four core focuses: minimum wage, affordable higher education, health care reform and abortion rights.

Constitutional amendments

Proposition 1 has gotten the most amount of attention in the press. Proposition 1 would formally enshrine “right-to-work” in the Tennessee constitution, which would bar employers from requiring union member ship as a requirement for employment. This move is widely supported by state Republi cans, including Gov. Lee, and is condemned by state Democrats and union officials.

Proposition 2 would add a formal proce dure for instating a temporary acting gov ernor in the event of an emergency.

Proposition 3 would expressly ban slav ery as a punishment for crime.

Proposition 4 removes an obsolete and unlawful provision that bans religious au thorities from running for elected office.

Governor Bill Lee, a member of the Republi can party, has visited the University of Ten nessee on mulitple occasions.

Mark Harmon, a longtime professor in the UT School of Electronic Media and Journalism, is the Democratic nominee for the 2nd district U.S. House of Representatives seat on this year’s ballot. Courtesy of Mark Harmon

The Tennessee State Capitol on May 18, 2014. Robert Schnaible / Creative Commons

Housing headache: Apartments near campus still leasing for fall 2023

AURORA SILAVONG Staff Writer

UT has admitted record numbers in recent years, students are finding it more and more dif ficult to secure convenient and affordable hous ing for the 2023-2024 academic year. For some, the search for housing meant camping outside of leasing offices for upwards of 48 hours.

UT, in partnership with Apartments.com, runs a page where landlords and leasing compa nies can list their properties and market directly to university students and faculty. The website can also help with roommate matching, as well as subletting and re-assigning leases.

While websites can be helpful, it can be daunt ing to sift through all the available options, or worse, finding the perfect home only for the list ing to be outdated. Here are a few options around campus that may still have some availability.

Keep in mind that it is always a good idea to call the leasing offices, as apartments are filling up fast and websites may not be entirely accurate.

Flagship Kerns

Located within the redeveloped historic Kerns Bakery, this luxury community offers one and two bedroom apartments for rent. It is situated minutes away from both campus and downtown Knoxville in an area that is experiencing signifi cant growth and development, with new shops and restaurants popping up frequently.

The Flagship Kerns also boasts a variety of amenities, including a clubhouse and gym. The units come fully furnished and are pet friendly. At this time, they do not require a security deposit, but they do charge a $50 application fee.

Knox High Apartments

This newly developed apartment is only a few blocks from the Old City, promising easy access to its vibrant nightlife. The community offers studios, one bedroom and two bedroom units and it is pet friendly. Utilities are included in the monthly rent.

These apartments represent a unique oppor tunity to get a taste of old Knoxville. The Knox ville High building is listed on the National Reg ister of Historic Places, and some of Knoxville’s most prominent historical figures studied there, including author James Agee and director Clar ence Brown.

The Orchard of Knoxville

Uniquely, the Orchard is a community of cot tages rather than traditional apartment blocks. There are two, three and four bedroom options, and the website offers a roommate matching service. Water and electricity are not included in the rent, but cable and internet are included. The community is pet friendly and boasts several green spaces and jogging trails.

Community amenities include a pool with a poolside fireplace and a grilling area. Each cot tage is equipped with security systems, a home

audio system and energy efficient appliances, including washers and dryers.

Knox Ridge Apartments

Knox Ridge offers four and five-bedroom townhouses in an expansive luxury community. Units are fully furnished, including queen size beds, washers and dryers. Cable and high speed internet are included with rent. The community operates a shuttle service to campus, an attrac tive convenience due to the less-than-optimal parking situation on campus.

Knox Ridge features a large variety of ameni ties, including a lazy river, a hot tub with a capac ity of up to 30 and a 20-foot outdoor jumbotron television. There is no security deposit. Instead, the community charges a non-refundable community fee that is equal to one half of one month’s rent. The website offers a roommate matching service.

Barclay House

Barclay House is situated just a short walk away from campus. The building offers unfur nished studios, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments. Tenants must pay for electricity, ca ble and internet themselves, but water and pest control are included with rent. Pets are allowed with a one-time, non-refundable pet fee.

The website offers virtual tours, as well as an online application.

303 Flats

Just a stone’s throw away from campus, 303 Flats offers luxury one to four bedroom apart ments at a convenient location and with impres sive views of the Tennessee River. Units come fully furnished, including laundry machines and a flatscreen TV in living rooms. Cable and highspeed internet is included with rent.

Roommate matching is included in the appli cation process. The apartments are pet friendly, with a maximum of two pets in each unit. The community offers a host of amenities, including on-site tanning beds, a fitness center and a pool.

Society 865

This resort style community is currently leas ing two and three bedroom apartments. Lo

cated within walking distance of campus, each unit comes fully furnished, including an in-unit washer and dryer. The community is pet friendly, with a dog park onsite for tenants.

Community amenities include a pool, fitness

center and a clubhouse. Those interested may sign up for guided and self-guided in-person tours or live virtual tours online.

Maplehurst Park

Maplehurst Park Apartments offers afford able, no frills studios and one to four bedroom apartments minutes away from both campus and downtown Knoxville. Units are unfurnished, and water is included with rent. Other utilities are the responsibility of the tenants. The community allows some pets, with one dog or two cats per unit and a weight limit of seventy-five pounds.

URE Housing

URE Housing manages several properties close to campus. The company rents out apart ments and houses across the area, and avail ability fluctuates throughout the year. Some of their properties include Franklin Station Condo miniums, Lake Plaza Condominiums and Evian Tower.

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The 303 Flats, pictured on Oct. 18, 2022, are located across the river at 303 W Blount Ave, Knoxville, TN. Alexandra Ashmore / The Daily Beacon

‘Midnights’ review: Taylor Swift does it again

CAITLIN MULQUEEN Staff Writer

news to social media, writing, “Midnights, the stories of 13 sleepless nights scattered through out my life, will be out Oct. 21. Meet me at mid night.”

Fifty-three long days of anticipation later, the album is out. Taylor Swift has proven once again her complete and utter dominance in the mu sic industry. With the album having only been out for 18 hours, “Midnights” broke the record for the most-streamed album in a single day in Spotify history.

In her eighth and ninth addition to her dis cography with “folklore” and “evermore,” Swift expanded her range to the indie/folk genre while also throwing it back with a dash of a country undertone. However, in “Midnights,” Taylor reclaims her seat atop the pop throne. So how do you write a review on an album that leaves you speechless?

the public sees her pales in comparison to the love that encompasses her.

The complicated feelings she has toward love is a message present throughout many of the other tracks. In “Labyrinth” she speaks again on the anxiety that vulnerability brings about and, in “Maroon” she writes of the complication and heartbreak in her past. What it all seems to come down to is the way she exhibits a deep and truly profound understanding of the human experi ence. She writes ingenious lyrics to depict an indescribable feeling, like “the rust that grew between telephones.”

On Aug. 29, while accepting the MTV Video of the Year award for her work on “All Too Well (10 Minute Version),” 11-time Grammy winning artist Taylor Swift announced that she would be releasing her 10th studio album titled “Mid nights.”

Following the announcement at the award show, she took to her Instagram to spread the

I might not be pursuing a degree in music, but if UT offered a Swift-ology degree, I would eas ily get an honorary doctorate. So, fellow Swifties of Rocky Top, let’s freak out about this breath taking album together and take a look at some of the highlights from our first 24 hours with “Midnights.”

The first track, “Lavender Haze,” is remi niscent of Swift’s sixth studio album, “Reputa tion.” Taylor discusses her relationship in juxta position to her … well, reputation. The way that

On track four, “Snow On The Beach,” Taylor continues to speak on the uncomfort but bliss that love brings. Being in the spotlight since she was just a teenager, she explains throughout her discography that her heart seemed to grow cold from betrayal, heartbreak and hurt. Realizing love has been a process she has explained to be almost disarming and unbelievable.

In “Midnight Rain,” Taylor shows what the other side of “Snow On The Beach” can be. She writes of a failed relationship through memo ries and does so in a beautifully written stream of consciousness replicating the way our brains keep us awake late at night, retracing the steps in a montage of all that has ever gone wrong.

However, as all Swifites know, Taylor Swift doesn’t just write songs to cry to. She proves her

dominance over the pop genre and her seem ingly effortless ability to write hit after hit. You could say that Swift is … fearless (wink wink). Let me set the scene for you. You’re in your dingy college apartment surrounded by compulsory cream-colored walls, sitting on the floor of your living room at midnight and you hear the open ing line of “Anti-Hero.” There is no reaction strong enough, nor words adequate enough to articulate how perfectly tortured and relatable Taylor Swift is. In “Anti-Hero,” one of Taylor’s more self-loathing tracks, she writes some of the darkest lyrics in her whole discography. However, she does so behind a beat that is so insanely groovy that you have no choice but to dance to the lyrics: “I wake up screaming from dreaming one day I’ll watch as you’re leaving and life will lose all its meaning.”

Then again, in a song so introspective it hurts me, listening to “You’re On Your Own, Kid,” felt so special to hear for the first time while in college. Should I paint the picture of the apart ment living room again? In a back and forth story about feeling lost, alone, overwhelmed and on the wrong path, Swift ends the song with a bridge that rivals the structure and beauty of only the Golden Gate in San Francisco.

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‘It Starts with Us’ review: Colleen Hoover’s long-awaited sequel

Following the trauma of Lily from her abuse and the trauma of Atlas from his teenage years, this book shows all of the hurdles and big deci sions that they both must make to be able to be with each other.

If you have read a Colleen Hoover book, you know how emotional they can get. Well, that is exactly what was achieved with “It Starts with Us.” The sequel that was never supposed to happen was released on Oct. 15 due to BookTok blowing up “It Ends with Us” this past year and the continuous need from readers to know Lily’s and Atlas’ story.

The book “It Ends with Us” was published on Aug. 6, 2016, but blew up over the past sum mer along with the rest of Hoover’s books, including “Ugly Love,” “November 9” and “Verity.” However, “It Ends with Us” was the main book that blew up due to its realistic por trayal of domestic abuse and the cycle that can occur if not stopped.

Lily Bloom, the main character, grew up in an abusive household where her dad would abuse her mom and her mom never stopped the cycle of it. Later in adulthood, Lily has moved to Boston, Massachusetts, and meets Ryle Kincaid, a handsome doctor.

Happiness doesn’t last long with Ryle abus ing Lily when he gets jealous about her first love, Atlas Corrigan. With their little girl be ing born, Lily eventually decides to ask Ryle

for a divorce to break the cycle, thus the title “It Ends with Us.” The book ends with Lily and Atlas running into each other about a year and a half after her divorce from Ryle.

“It Starts with Us” picks up right where the last book ended. With Lily still determined to keep the cycle broken, she worries about how she will be able to move on with Atlas due to the fact that Ryle blames him for the ending of their marriage.

I have never personally been through an abusive relationship, but this book does a fan tastic job fully describing the crippling fear Lily feels even just by Ryle being in a room alone with her. Lily has agreed to have shared cus tody with Ryle of their daughter, Emmy, to keep the peace. However, she knows the peace is only temporary because the one man she wants is the one man that her ex-husband does not want in her life or her daughter’s life.

Thankfully this book does not pack a punch as emotional as the book before it because I honestly do not think I could have witnessed more trauma to Lily or Atlas. I loved them indi vidually in the first book, and I love them even more in this book. Lily is struggling to open up and let someone else in her life because of the trauma she experienced from Ryle, and Atlas knows that but continues to be there whenever she needs him.

Atlas also has to deal with his mother who neglected him his whole life. I loved reading about Atlas’ life before Lily because it unveils why he always says Lily saved him. I think it just makes it all the more emotional and mean ingful. These two characters really flourished throughout this book, and it honestly made my heart happy to see them find happiness after such a long time.

“It Starts with Us” was a perfect way to end this story. I will warn you that “It Ends with Us” is very intense and somewhat depressing. However, “It Starts with Us” makes up for all of the trauma experienced in the first book, thank goodness. If you are looking for a book that has a lot of emotional depth, I highly recommend this book along with the rest of her books.

MAKENZIE CLARK Staff Writer

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“It Starts with Us” by Colleen Hoover. Kailee Harris / The Daily Beacon

Don’t be trashy: Protecting environment from big wins

ELLEN OAKES Columnist

As I’m sure everyone knows by now — if you don’t, I am a little concerned for you — the Vols beat Bama on Oct. 15 with a final score of 5249. Fields were rushed, Rocky Top was sung and goal posts were tossed into the Tennessee River.

On this fateful third Saturday of October, the air felt incredibly tense to say the least. Not only was it because the only colors visible were orange and red — which are very clashy together, in my opinion — it was as if everyone was simultaneously holding their breath while also being the loudest they’ve ever been in their lives.

I mean, who can blame the Vols? Our previous run-ins with Alabama have not favored us.

This win was a record-breaker over 15 years in the making!

The impact of this win on the UT community is insurmountable, just like the amounts of waste produced over the weekend!

In addition to the countless cans tossed over one’s shoulder while making the trek to and from the stadium, the trash cans located on the sidewalks were essentially useless. All were overflowing with a perimeter of trash about two feet wide around each.

This, coupled with the throngs of cars barricading the strip at a standstill over the weekend, have all led to a decrease in the environmental quality of UT as a whole. While morale is certainly at its highest, waste and pollutant levels are as well.

Considering the pre-existing littering issue in UT student living, a win like this will certainly pose even more damage. I have yet to venture into the Fort as of the past week, but I am certain that if I closed my eyes and walked for one minute, I would eventually step on some sort of can or carton.

This is not to say that there are no attempts to clean up the campus after the chaos of football Saturdays. I myself have seen the good hearted students in yellow vests picking up litter on the streets, which is definitely an impressive effort.

I do think, however, that more efforts can be made to alleviate the amount of litter on the strip and on campus in order to ensure a better game day experience for all.

One way to do this is to attempt to limit the plastic left in Neyland after games. A few years ago, Eastman Chemical Company partnered with the university to “upcycle discarded trash into durable, reusable water bottles commemorating Neyland’s storied history.” This idea is a great option and opportunity to involve the intersection of UT fans and sustainability.

There are many ways that we can limit the amount of waste produced during game days. Perhaps creating a raffle system where the winners receive customized reusable bottles would further entice people to participate in this effort.

By diverting as much waste as possible from the landfills, the Volunteer community can continue to ensure that Neyland Stadium is the best place in the country instead of a trash can.

Ellen Oakes is a senior studying economics. She can be reached at eoakes1@vols.utk.edu.

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The Wellness Formula: A new column on mindful life choices

SANA BOGHANI Columnist

The terms “health” and “wellness” are often used interchangeably but do not mean the same thing.

Wellness takes health to the next level and is achieved when one is consistently mindful of making healthier life choices. Wellness signifies the balance of one’s physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

The goal of my new column titled “The Wellness Formula” is to provide a better understanding of the different dimensions of wellness and practical ways for you to enhance your own wellness.

In a world of increasing stress and burnout, nothing is more important than your individual health and well-being. The multifaceted

nature of wellness can be divided into eight broad dimensions, covering various aspects of nurturing your body, mind and spirit. Below is an overview of each one.

Physical: Given that our bodies take on immense physical stress on a daily basis, healthy eating, exercise and sleep allow us to recharge and strengthen our bodies. Visiting the Student Health Center is also a great way to stay up-todate on your physical health and allows you to get general checkups, be treated for sickness and obtain vaccinations.

Emotional: COVID-19 and other stressful life events have likely taken many of us on an emotional roller coaster, and thus, feeling anxious and overwhelmed is not abnormal. The Student Counseling Center is UT’s primary resource for supporting students’ emotional, mental and psychological well-being.

Intellectual: The UT Center for Health Education and Wellness describes intellectual wellness as “finding ways to expand knowledge and skills.” Whether that is taking an elective course for fun, reading and writing for fun like me or being involved with a campus student organization you’re passionate about, learning does not have to be a chore, but rather a door for self-exploration.

Social: Whether you believe it or not, humans are social creatures who are biologically driven to seek connections and find a sense of belonging. A well-developed support system is extremely valuable not only during difficult times but also in times of happiness.

Financial: As students who are continually navigating through financial aid, scholarships and part-time jobs, most of us understand that money is important. The Center for Financial Wellness is a resource for students to improve their money management practices, in addition to One Stop Student Services that is available to address an array of financial questions and concerns.

Occupational: Do you love what you do? As college students exploring different classes, majors and fields of interest, we may not know what we love to do just yet, and that’s okay! The Center for Career Development and Academic Exploration is the hub for discovering one’s professional interests, getting connected with internships and networking opportunities, and analyzing the best way to put one’s skills to good use.

Environmental: Being in harmony with nature not only allows us to live a healthier lifestyle, but also offers a stimulating space where one can learn and grow. In addition to protect-

ing the natural environment, environmental wellness involves surrounding oneself with positive people, attitudes and ideas. As my high school choir teacher used to say: “Leave a place better than you found it. Not just the physical space, but the mental and emotional space as well.”

Spiritual: Spiritual wellness extends beyond membership within a certain religion. Spirituality is the practice of finding meaning and purpose in human existence. It involves abiding by a set of values and beliefs that guide your way of life, whether that be through prayer, meditation or morals. For example, service is one such principle that binds the entire UT community and ensures that no one is left behind.

What is your wellness formula?

Sana Boghani is a freshman studying communication studies. She can be reached at sboghan4@ vols.utk.edu.

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Tennessee fans dismantle the south end zone goalpost after a historic 52-49 victory against Alabama in Neyland Stadium on Oct. 15. Nolan Keesee / Contributor

How a winning mindset forged an 8-0 start for Tennessee

ANDREW PETERS

Editor

In just over a season and a half into Josh He upel’s tenure with Tennessee, he has flipped the football program from one that accepts mediocrity to one that settles for nothing less than greatness.

No. 2 Tennessee is 8-0 for the first time since the illusive 1998 season, when the Vols went undefeated en route to a National Cham pionship, their most recent. Tennessee has been chasing the success of the 1998 season for over 20 years, and it finally seems possible in 2022.

The success seems like it has come over night – the Vols won just three games in 2020 – but it has come from a changed mindset and a group of leaders determined to bring glory back to Tennessee.

“We talked about a team of hope, a team of belief,” Heupel said. “We were on that spec trum a year ago.”

A winning mindset is a start, but success is also earned in the offseason through hard work, something Heupel believes has put his team in the position it is in now.

“Because of our work habits—not just dur ing training camp or during the season—but the work habits since we get back last Janu

ary, there is an expectation within our locker room,” Heupel said. “You pair that with good leadership inside of the locker room, staff and players that are connected, that compete hard every single day, you put yourself in a position to go play good football.”

One of the leaders that has put Tennessee in this position has been quarterback Hendon Hooker, who had a leadership presence from the moment he walked onto campus in 2021.

“Just seeing him do that, seeing him lead the whole team, see the guys, their eyes light up when they see him talk,” offensive lineman Je rome Calvin said. “What he says, you’re going

to listen to him. It’s great to see. He’s a great leader, he’s a great player and an even better person off the field.”

Hooker’s leadership ability has come through his experiences as a player and as a person – the redshirt senior is the second-old est quarterback in the SEC, just behind Geor gia’s Stetson Bennett.

“I’ve grown just from learning,” Hooker said. “Learning experiences and being put in different situations and knowing how to build relationships and knowing how to talk to dif ferent individuals in a way that will help them or motivate them to get what we need to get

done and help them throughout the job.”

Combine Tennessee’s winning mindset with leaders like Hooker, and you get one of the best college football teams in the nation.

For Heupel’s squad, that winning mindset isn’t going away anytime soon, especially not as the Vols prepare to take on the nation’s No. 1 team Georgia.

The Vols and Bulldogs kickoff at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday in Athens, Georgia.

It is the biggest game of the season – not just for Tennessee. The winner of Saturday’s game is almost guaranteed a spot in the SEC Cham pionship, barring any monumental collapse.

The game also has College Football Playoff implications. Both team’s could still make the CFP with a loss on Saturday, but a win would pencil in the name of either Tennessee or Georgia.

Tennessee has played in some big games this season, collecting five ranked wins so far. The Vols haven’t taken their foot off the gas pedal once this season – and they will have the pedal to the floor when they walk into Sanford Stadium on Saturday.

“You’re not going to show them something they haven’t seen,” Georgia head coach Kirby Smart said. “You got to do what you do better than they do. And they’re really good at what they do.”

Georgia Keys and Predictions: No longer skeptical of Vols

or Alabama team? Nope. Does that stop them from competing against every team they matchup with? Nope.

The Vols can’t let the moment and the implications of the game get in the way of what they have done every game so far, which is playing their brand of football. Go into the game with the belief that you will win and you will likely be pretty success ful. Tennessee will also need to count on its leaders, most of whom have played in some pretty big games.

The Vols were able to let out a sigh of re lief Saturday night against Kentucky as their secondary had its best game of the season so far. It looks as if things might have finally clicked as Tennessee gave up just six points to a pretty solid offense.

Heupel said on Monday that he expects his squad to be the healthiest they have been all season on Saturday, which means Ten nessee probably won’t have to put walk-ons in the secondary in the fourth quarter like it did against Alabama. If the Vols’ secondary steps up, they can count on a successful day.

Keys: Eric Woods

Obviously, Tennessee doesn’t need an other three interceptions again to consider it a good performance. While that would certainly be nice, the key for the defense is putting pressure on Stetson Bennett. The Gators didn’t rack up any sacks against Georgia, but their six quarterback hurries forced Bennett into some uncomfortable situations last week.

Yes, this Georgia defense is the best that the Vols will face all year. You could say that this offense hasn’t faced a legitimate defense all year. That coin has two sides, however. Georgia hasn’t faced a competent offense yet.

So, if Tennessee jumps out the gates quick as it usually does, the untested Geor gia cornerbacks will be on their heels early. An early two or three score lead for the Vols is very likely if this happens, and the Bull dogs don’t have as dynamic of an offense to be confident in their ability to come back.

Predictions: Vegas

Spread: Georgia -8.5 | O/U: 66

come out of Athens on Saturday with a win.

Tennessee’s offense will be locked in on Saturday afternoon and will put up big points against the Bulldogs, who will also be landing some punches on the Vols. It will be a 60-minute battle that will end with Heu pel asking a sideline reporter, “How fun is this?”

Tennessee 42, Georgia 38

Eric Woods: I haven’t had the most con fidence in Tennessee’s ability to consis tently perform day in and day out. It turns out that the Vols quite frankly don’t care about my skepticism. I had them finishing in the 8-4 to 9-3 area, but with each game, my doubts are proven wrong.

Are the Bulldogs favorites by over a touchdown? Yes, so was Alabama. Frankly, I just don’t think any defense has the ability to stop this offense. This isn’t the Tennessee of old any more. The pressure just doesn’t seem to get to them.

Keys: Andrew Peters

Josh Heupel said on Monday that one of the reasons Tennessee keeps winning is be cause of the winning mindset. Do the Vols have the same talent as a Georgia, Ohio State

Tennessee had its best defensive perfor mance of the year against Kentucky. The Vols are now expected to keep that produc tion moving forward now that they have shown a glimpse of what they could be.

Andrew Peters: I was skeptical of Ten nessee against Pitt, then against Florida, then against Alabama. I am no longer skep tical of Tennessee. The Vols are a proven team that is looking like a National Champi onship contender at this point, and they can

On top of that, the Tennessee faithful are going to show up. The Vol takeover in Death Valley was enough to prompt Kirby Smart into sending a tweet making sure that Geor gia fans affect the game with their noise. Either way, I expect to hear Rocky Top loud and clear on Saturday.

Tennessee 45, Georgia 35

Vols celebrate a play at the Alabama game on Oct. 15. Nolan Keesee / Contributor

ANDREW PETERS AND ERIC WOODS Sports Editor and Assistant Sports Editor

Quarterback Joe Milton III (7) runs the ball against UT Martin in Neyland Stadium on Saturday Oct. 22, 2022. Alexandra Ash more / The Daily Beacon

Notebook: Tennessee dominant all around in win over Kentucky

ERIC WOODS Assistant Sports Editor

from start to finish, and their performance on Saturday sets up a No. 1 versus No. 2 matchup in Athens.

“It starts with coach Heupel preaching that next game mentality, we preach that— every team meeting, every practice,” wide receiver

Jalin Hyatt said. “We treat it like every game is a big game. Every opportunity that presents itself, we have to take advantage of it.”

Here are the takeaways from Tennessee’s huge SEC win.

Time of Possession is a non-factor

Unlike the old fable says—no, slow and steady does not win the race. Kentucky domi nated in terms of time of possession with 35:11 compared to Tennessee’s 24:49. However, the Vols tempo offense simply overpowered the Wildcats.

had two first-half touchdowns, both of which there was no defender in sight.

“It’s definitely the game plan,” Hyatt said. “We’re coming in each week and seeing what they do on defense and their tendencies, and having Ced (Tillman) out there was a big pres ence.”

He finished the game with five receptions for 138 yards and two scores while currently leading the country with 14 touchdowns. No matter who he has been matched up against, teams just cannot find an answer for him.

He consistently finds himself in space with no defenders in sight. You would think that teams would stop leaving him wide open con sidering his production this season, right? Wrong.

were able to get to the quarterback, too and make him uncomfortable. You put all of those things together and we get off the field.”

As a unit, the defense piled up four sacks, three interceptions and added four more tackles for loss.

Doneiko Slaughter was lights out in his coverage. Though he has mainly played safety this year, he lined up at cornerback against Kentucky. He had a big hit and deflected a pass in the red zone early in the second quarter, which fell into the hands of Juwan Mitchell.

In the third quarter, he had an interception of his own— an acrobatic one at that.

Cedric Tillman tries to get free in his first game back from an ankle injury against Ken tucky on Oct. 29, 2022 in Neyland Stadium.

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Tennessee absolutely dismantled Kentucky in all facets of the game en route to a 44-6 win. Heading into this game, there were questions of whether or not the Vols would get caught up in next week’s matchup with No. 1 Georgia.

That was not the case. The Vols approached this game like any other and were dominant

Tennessee under Josh Heupel has made time of possession a non-factor week in and week out.

The big story coming in was what gives in? Tennessee’s fast pace or Kentucky’s slow pace? The answer is clear. The Wildcats sim ply had no answer for the Vols.

Jalin Hyatt Continues to be in Good Rela tions with the End Zone

Hyatt continues to find the end zone again and again. It seems that no team in college football can find a way to cover him. Hyatt

His receptions generally came 10 yards away from the nearest defender. The way that Heupel is able to get his receivers open is spe cial.

Defensive Dominance

The defense came out with its best and most complete performance of the year. Outside of some tackling issues in the first half, things were near perfect for a unit that has struggled throughout the course of this season.

The stat that says it all is Kentucky quar terback Will Levis being held under 100 yards.

“We were matching things out better and playing tight coverage,” Heupel said. “We

This game is a building block for this unit, and this week’s matchup with the Bulldogs will be very favorable for the Vols if they can match their performance.

Other Notes

Cedric Tillman was back in the lineup, catching four passes for 22 yards. His perfor mance didn’t scream “I’m back,” but showed some promise moving forward.

Hendon Hooker played very well yet again. He did have a few misthrows, but finished 19of-25 for 245 yards and three touchdowns while adding a score on the ground.

The tandem in the backfield was terrific, Jabari Small and Jaylen Wright combined for 151 yards rushing and two total scores.

Grading Tennessee’s complete taming of Wildcats

ERIC WOODS Assistant Sports Editor

misthrows and held onto the ball a bit too long for a sack, which puts a slight blemish on an overall good day. Grade: A-

Running Backs: Jabari Small had a solid day. His 21 carries for 78 yards doesn’t pop on the stat sheet, but he had a receiving touchdown and was able to move the chains in short-yard age situations.

Jaylen Wright, however, was the star of the backfield in the win, taking seven carries for 73 yards and a score. Wright sometimes has a habit to dance around a bit too much, but he was a force to be reckoned with in the open field as he was able to slip away from tackles for ex tra yards.

Tennessee’s running back group is effective in its own right, but its role in opening up the passing game is indispensable. Grade: A-

Cedric Tillman made his return against Ken tucky but was on a limited snap count. He still had four catches for 22 yards and his routes were solid, as well. Expect a volume increase for him in Week 10. Grade: A

Tight Ends: Josh Heupel’s offense doesn’t utilize tight ends much in the passing game, but both Jacob Warren and Princeton Fant each caught a pass, and Warren nearly had a touch down on his catch. Fant then added his fourth rushing touchdown on the next play.

Fant did, however, have a rough drive in the first quarter. He had a pass interference call and a false start a few plays later. While the inter ference call was a bit questionable, his penalties effectively ruined the drive. Grade: B+

Secondary: The secondary played its best game of the year, holding Kentucky quarter back Will Levis to just 98 yards.

Deneiko Slaughter started the game at cor nerback for the first time and played great. He had a big hit on Kentucky Wide receiver Dane Key in the red zone that resulted in the ball popping up in the air and Mitchell picking it. He then had an interception of his own later on. Georgia Tech transfer Wesley Walker played well in coverage, but his three tackles for loss are what stood out in his best game as a Vol.

Grade: A-

No. 2 Tennessee delivered its most com plete performance of the season against Ken tucky. The offense kept form while the defense stepped up and played its best game.

The Vols are now 8-0 coming off a building block win heading into its final big test of the year against No. 1 Georgia. Here’s how each po sition group graded out.

Quarterback: Hendon Hooker had a great day passing for 245 yards and four total touch downs, but he wasn’t perfect. He had a few bad

Wide Receivers: Somehow, some way, Jalin Hyatt continues to find himself wide open with no defender in sight. He had another terrific day while breaking the school record for touch downs in a season with four games still on the schedule. He now has at least 100 yards in his last three games and two or more touchdowns in his last four.

Bru McCoy had an underrated day, as well. He had six catches for 54 yards and was able to move the chains on multiple occasions while also setting up some short-yardage situations.

Offensive Line: The offensive line had a very good day allowing two sacks—only one being their fault. They were effective and open ing up the running game, as well. Grade: A-

Front Seven: Four sacks and four hurries tell the story for this group. Juwan Mitchell picked off Will Levis and Byron Young had 1.5 sacks. Omari Thomas and Da’jon Terry also added a sack. Apart from Kentucky a drive running back Chris Rodriguez five rushes for 40 yards and the Wildcats’ only score, this group was fantastic in the run game. Grade: A

Special Teams: A Chase McGrath missed PAT, field goal and an out of bounds kickoff from Paxton Brooks kickoff taints a very good day out of the special teams unit. Brooks him self had three great punts and Dee Williams was lethal in the return game, taking one for 34 yards. Da’Jon Terry blocked a PAT, as well.

Grade: B

Overall: If the defense can continue to per form like it did on Saturday, then the Vols are in a great spot moving forward. No, Kentucky does not have the most vibrant of offenses, but it was an incredible display of excellence out of a group that has underwhelmed to date.

The offense, as always, was terrific and doesn’t show any signs of slowing down.

Grade: A+

Linebacker Juwan Mitchell completes his first career interception on Oct. 29, 2022 in Ney land Stadium. Ericksen Gomez-Villeda / The Daily Beacon

Tyreke Key shines as Vols coast to win over Gonzaga in exhibition

ANDREW PETERS

Just a few possessions into the game, Uros Plasvic and Drew Timme found themselves chirping at one another on their way down the court. The game between Tennessee and Gon zaga had all of the competitiveness of a tourna ment game, even if the results didn’t technically matter.

The battle between Plasvic and Timme, who is in the running for the National Player of the Year, lasted all night.

“He’s one of the best bigs in the country,” Plasvic said. “I was looking forward to this chal lenge.”

Plasvic finished the game with 13 points on 6/6 shooting as No. 11 Tennessee made a 99-80 win over No. 2 Gonzaga look easy.

It wasn’t Tennessee’s usual stars that shined Friday – Josiah-Jordan James didn’t play and Santiago Vescovi had a quiet night. Instead, it was some newcomers and some familiar play ers from last season that stepped up.

Tyreke Key took no time adjusting to his new colors. The graduate transfer from Indiana State checked in halfway through the first and hit five free throws, a fadeaway jumper and three backto-back threes to give him 16 first half points.

He didn’t cool down in the second half, hit ting a three out of a timeout to put the Vols up by 19 with just over three minutes to play. Key finished the game with 26 points on 8/12 shoot ing and 4/7 from deep, a hot start to his career at Tennessee.

Before last week’s scrimmage against Michi gan State, Key hadn’t played a game since the 2020-21 season because of a shoulder injury. His shooting arm had no issues on Friday.

“He looked really relaxed tonight,” Tennes see head coach Rick Barnes said. “We’ve seen him do it. We know he has the ability to get go ing and we’ve watched him do it all summer.”

Key stepped up on the defensive end too, forcing a turnover and making life difficult on Gonzaga’s perimeter players.

“I thought in the first half his defense was outstanding,” Barnes said.

Tennessee’s hot offense in the first half was marred by its sloppy play on the defensive end. The Vols picked up 12 fouls in the first half, giv ing up 11 points at the line.

The Zags also didn’t have a clean first half, picking up 11 fouls. Timme had four fouls in the first half alone, though the numbers didn’t make a difference as the game had no foul-out limit.

Gonzaga senior forward Rasir Bolton hit three threes late in the half to keep the Zags in the game and then pull ahead 54-50 to close out

the half.

Freshman Julian Phillips got his first bucket for the Vols on the first play of the second half as he hit a turnaround jumper. Phillips also hit back-to-back threes to make it a 94-76 lead with just four minutes to play, putting Tennes see in good position to coast to the win.

Phillips, along with the rest of Tennessee’s freshmen, has gotten thrown right into college basketball. They didn’t get an easy few teams to coast through before the regular season but rather two powerhouses in Michigan State and Gonzaga.

“It’s two high-level, highly ranked teams

that they’re experiencing,” Zeigler said. “That just shows the level that we’re going to play at the entire year. I think it’s really good to put them in the fire right away and say, ‘Hey, you gotta grow up really quick.’ It was really good for them.”

It took Tennessee all but five minutes to start pulling away from Gonzaga in the second half.

The Vols’ defense led to a hot offense and Ten nessee went on a 12-2 run to build a 19 point lead heading down the stretch.

“I think this game tonight just shows all the work we’ve put in since we got back on campus in June,” Plasvic said.

Offensive explosion powers Lady Vols in final exhibition

The Lady Volunteers kicked off their 2022 season with an explosive exhibition match against Carson-Newman Sunday afternoon, defeating the Eagles 108-63. Tennessee’s offense did not skip a beat, shooting 12-28 (42.9%) from the three point line and 14-20 (70%) from the field.

Tennessee controlled the court for the dura tion of the game, only trailing for 25 seconds in the beginning of the first quarter. CarsonNewman stood their own in the first few min utes of regulation, but the Vols turned up the pace of the game, pressing a 17-0 scoring run with 2:32 left in the second quarter. By the fourth quarter, the Lady Vols had sealed their unstoppable offensive run, boasting a 46 point lead with 5:31 left in the fourth.

The Lady Vols dominated on the defensive side of the ball as well, holding Carson-New man to 24 of 61 from the field, totalling 28 de fensive rebounds and converting 10 steals into 42 points on turnovers.

Marta Suarez returned to the active roster after suffering a season-ending injury, put ting her on the sidelines for the duration of the 2021-2022 season. Suarez was vocal on the court and demanded attention from CarsonNewman’s defense, scoring 14 points, securing two offensive rebounds and one assist, all with a big smile on her face.

“Marta loves playing basketball. This is her favorite world. She played with great poise, was

efficient. She didn’t force things,” head coach Kellie Harper said. “Her practice stats have been excellent … She’s very motivated. She just loves it.”

Senior forward Rickea Jackson was a men ace to Carson-Newman, shooting five for nine from the field, shooting four for four (100%) from the free throw line, for a total of 14 points, partnered with three assists and two steals in merely 14 minutes of play. Jackson was simply unstoppable.

“I’m glad she’s on our team. She’s difficult to guard. You have to have great size, great athleticism, strength and toughness to be able to guard her,” Harper said. “She requires so much attention.”

Sophomore guard Sara Puckett was another Tennessee offensive force to be reckoned with, going three of five from the three-point line and six of nine from the field. In addition to putting up 15 points, Puckett dominated the board, securing three rebounds.

“What Sara did today is nothing new to us because she does it in practice,” teammate Rickea Jackson said. “She goes hard everyday. She does the little things. She’s such a gritty player, but she can shoot the ball really well. She’s willing to do whatever for the team. She really just works hard.”

Senior Jordan Horston was a visible leader for the Lady Vols in her 11 minutes on the court. Horston shot eight of 13 from the field, leading

the team with 17 points and tailed her impres sive sharp shooting with four rebounds, three assists and one rebound.

The Lady Vols were cohesive on offense, to talling 25 assists and 108 points. Every player on the active roster saw a chunk of playing time in the exhibition matchup, and intense roster depth will continue to be Tennessee’s strong suit headed into the regular season.

Tennessee will open its regular season on the road against No. 14 Ohio State next Mon day. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. EST.

KATLYNN GILL

Contributor

No. 25 Jordan Horston attempts a lay-up during the exhibition game against Carson Newman in Thompson Boling Arena on Sun day, Oct. 30, 2022.

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FRISCO, TX - October 28, 2022 - Guard Tyreke Key #4 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the Legends of Basketball Classic exhibition game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Gonzaga Bulldogs at the Comerica Center in Frisco, TX. Photo By Ian Cox/Tennessee Athletics

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“What Sara did today is nothing new to us because she does it in practice. She’s willing to do whatever for the team.”

Kellie Harper Lady Vols Head Coach

Around College Football: Week 9

JACK CHURCH Contributor

No. 10 Wake Forest, No. 16 Syracuse and No. 20 Cincinnati all fell to unranked opposition on Saturday. No. 9 Oklahoma State was another top-25 casualty and was blown out by No. 22 Kansas State.

No. 1 Georgia comfortably defeated Florida in Jacksonville with a final score of 42-20. Bulldog quarterback Stetson Bennett threw for 316 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Daijun Edwards added 106 rushing yards and two scores. Georgia’s defense played strong in the win by holding the Gators to 100 rushing yards and a 25% third down conversion rate. Although Georgia turned the ball over three times, it did not prove costly.

Georgia will host No. 2 Tennessee on Saturday in a game which will most likely determine the SEC East champion and No. 1 team.

No. 2 Ohio State pulled away late against No. 13 Penn State to win 44-31. C.J. Stroud threw for 354 yards and a touchdown while also avoiding any turnovers. Marvin Harrison had a strong day and caught 10 passes for 185 yards in the win. On the defensive end, linebacker Tommy Eichenberg recorded 15 total tackles, while the team totaled three sacks on Sean Clifford.

The Buckeyes travel to Evanston next week to meet a struggling Northwestern team.

No. 4 Michigan handily won the Paul Bunyan trophy by defeating Michigan State 29-7. On 33 carries, Michigan back Blake Corum ran for 177 yards and a touchdown. The Wolverine defense recorded two sacks and an interception while also holding Michigan State to 252 total yards in the victory.

Michigan looks to continue its undefeated season next week when they visit Rutgers.

No. 7 Texas Christian survived it’s visit to Morgantown and emerged victorious over West Virginia 41-31. Horned Frog quarter-

back Max Duggan threw for 341 yards and three touchdowns, while both Kendre Miller and Emani Bailey added touchdowns on the ground. Mountaineer quarterback JT Daniels threw for 275 yards and two scores, but that was not enough to mount the upset.

TCU will meet Texas Tech on Saturday, who is coming off a loss to Baylor.

No. 15 Mississippi survived against Texas A&M and won 31-28. Although Jaxson Dart only threw for 140 yards, he did score three touchdowns for Ole Miss. Quinshon Judkins had a career day, rushing for 205 yards and a touchdown on 34 carries. Connor Weigman led the Aggies to their highest point total of the season by throwing for 338 yards and four touchdowns. The performance was not enough to achieve the upset at home.

Although the Rebels only have one loss on the season and control their own destiny in the SEC West, they still must face Alabama in two weeks.

Notre Dame upset No. 16 Syracuse on the road by taking down the Orange 41-24. Irish back Audric Estime was the best offensive producer for his team, scoring twice in his 123yard day. The Irish set the tone for the game early, with Brandon Joseph returning an interception for a touchdown on the first play from scrimmage.

Notre Dame looks to mount an upset against No. 5 Clemson at home on Saturday. Clemson, who is still undefeated on the year, was off this week.

In what may potentially be the ugliest game of the year, Miami took four overtimes to defeat Virginia in Charlottesville with a final score of 14-12. Regulation ended 6-6, and both teams kicked field goals in each of the first two overtimes. Both teams failed their two-point conversion attempts in the third overtime before a Jake Garcia run lifted Miami to the win. Both Andres Borregales for Miami and Will Bettridge for Virginia were perfect on the afternoon.

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