Breaking news: 5–star mike mathews stuns college football words with with decision to flip and join south Carolina Gamecocks over Alabama, Tennessee volunteer, Florida, and Ohio state and his reasons is…..

Breaking news: 5–star mike mathews stuns college football words with with decision to flip and join south Carolina Gamecocks over Alabama, Tennessee volunteer, Florida, and Ohio state and his reasons is…..

“Every player − not just young players − continuing to invest and improve is really critical,” Heupel said.

Mike Wilson covers University of Tennessee athletics. Email him at michael.wilson@knoxnews.com and follow him on Twitter @ByMikeWilson. If you enjoy Mike’s coverage, consider a digital subscription that will allow you access to all ofYou start showcasing those things, being consistent on the practice field, it will translate over to game day,” Heupel said. “That’s the challenge for all of us.”

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Heupel wanted the entire roster to hear that message. For Matthews, who was hampered in the preseason and has had a limited impact, the open week provided a big opportunity. It could be an inflection point in his season as the Tennessee passing attack continues to seek consistefreshman from Georgia did not play in the first two games of the season. He was injured during preseason practices.

Mike Matthews was a five-star recruit in the 2024 class

Heupel gave a message to the Vols on Oct. 21, two days after its win against Alabama and at the start of the open week. He stressed preparation all the time not only in an open week. He wants players to layer good practice on top of good practice to improve through the course of a seasThe 6-foot-1, 197-pound Matthews was a five-star prospect and the No. 24 player in the 247Sports Composite in the 2024 class. He has played 51 snaps this season in five games. He gained 17 yards on a screen pass in the first quarter against Kent State then made a leaping 18-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter.

Matthews played a season-high 17 snaps against Kent State. He played 14 against Arkansas on Oct. 5 then 13 against Florida on Oct. 12. He played five against Alabama on Oct. 19.on.ncy. it.