{"id":346690,"date":"2026-07-21T00:23:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T00:23:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/346690\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T00:23:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T00:23:21","slug":"josh-heupel-tennessee-football-players-at-sec-media-days-in-tampa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/346690\/","title":{"rendered":"Josh Heupel, Tennessee football players at SEC media days in Tampa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>July 20, 2026, 5:38 p.m. ET<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90987888007-2286331314.jpeg\"  elementtiming=\"pg-lead-image\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Head Coach Josh Heupel of the Tennessee Volunteers speaks at SEC football media day at Tampa Marriott Water Street on July 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Head Coach Josh Heupel of the Tennessee Volunteers speaks at SEC football media day at Tampa Marriott Water Street on July 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Parker S. Freedman, Getty Images<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90987475007-usatsi-29418566.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"July 20, 2026; Tampa, Florida; Tennessee Volunteers running back DeSean Bishop (18) speaks to the press during SEC football kickoff media day at the Tampa Marriott.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>July 20, 2026; Tampa, Florida; Tennessee Volunteers running back DeSean Bishop (18) speaks to the press during SEC football kickoff media day at the Tampa Marriott.<\/p>\n<p>Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90988417007-usatsi-29418388.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"July 20, 2026; Tampa, Florida; Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Arion Carter (7) speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>July 20, 2026; Tampa, Florida; Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Arion Carter (7) speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott.<\/p>\n<p>Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90988440007-usatsi-29418446.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"July 20, 2026; Tampa, Florida; Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Jeremiah Telander (22) speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>July 20, 2026; Tampa, Florida; Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Jeremiah Telander (22) speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott.<\/p>\n<p>Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90988361007-usatsi-29417979.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"July 20, 2026; Tampa, Florida; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>July 20, 2026; Tampa, Florida; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott.<\/p>\n<p>Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90988418007-usatsi-29418387.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"July 20, 2026; Tampa, Florida; Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Arion Carter (7) speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>July 20, 2026; Tampa, Florida; Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Arion Carter (7) speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott.<\/p>\n<p>Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90988441007-usatsi-29418454.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"July 20, 2026; Tampa, Florida; Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Jeremiah Telander (22) speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>July 20, 2026; Tampa, Florida; Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Jeremiah Telander (22) speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott.<\/p>\n<p>Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90988477007-2286337844.jpeg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Running Back DeSean Bishop #18 of the Tennessee Volunteers speaks at SEC Football Media Day at Tampa Marriott Water Street on July 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Running Back DeSean Bishop #18 of the Tennessee Volunteers speaks at SEC Football Media Day at Tampa Marriott Water Street on July 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Parker S. Freedman, Getty Images<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90988360007-usatsi-29417971.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"July 20, 2026; Tampa, Florida; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel speaks to the press during SEC football kickoff media day at the Tampa Marriott.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>July 20, 2026; Tampa, Florida; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel speaks to the press during SEC football kickoff media day at the Tampa Marriott.<\/p>\n<p>Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90988510007-2286331011.jpeg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Head coach Josh Heupel of the Tennessee Volunteers speaks at SEC Football Media Day at Tampa Marriott Water Street on July 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Head coach Josh Heupel of the Tennessee Volunteers speaks at SEC Football Media Day at Tampa Marriott Water Street on July 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Parker S. Freedman, Getty Images<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90988511007-2286331028.jpeg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Head coach Josh Heupel of the Tennessee Volunteers speaks at SEC Football Media Day at Tampa Marriott Water Street on July 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Head coach Josh Heupel of the Tennessee Volunteers speaks at SEC Football Media Day at Tampa Marriott Water Street on July 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Parker S. Freedman, Getty Images<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90988566007-2286337976.jpeg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Linebacker Jeremiah Telander #22 of the Tennessee Volunteers speaks at SEC Football Media Day at Tampa Marriott Water Street on July 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Linebacker Jeremiah Telander #22 of the Tennessee Volunteers speaks at SEC Football Media Day at Tampa Marriott Water Street on July 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Parker S. Freedman, Getty Images<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90988589007-2286338125.jpeg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Linebacker Arion Carter #7 of the Tennessee Volunteers speaks at SEC Football Media Day at Tampa Marriott Water Street on July 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Linebacker Arion Carter #7 of the Tennessee Volunteers speaks at SEC Football Media Day at Tampa Marriott Water Street on July 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Parker S. Freedman, Getty Images<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90988614007-2286337867.jpeg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Running Back DeSean Bishop #18 of the Tennessee Volunteers speaks at SEC Football Media Day at Tampa Marriott Water Street on July 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Running Back DeSean Bishop #18 of the Tennessee Volunteers speaks at SEC Football Media Day at Tampa Marriott Water Street on July 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Parker S. Freedman, Getty Images<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90988363007-usatsi-29417976.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"July 20, 2026; Tampa, Florida; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>July 20, 2026; Tampa, Florida; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott.<\/p>\n<p>Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90988362007-usatsi-29417983.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"July 20, 2026; Tampa, Florida; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>July 20, 2026; Tampa, Florida; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott.<\/p>\n<p>Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90988638007-2286337850.jpeg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Running Back DeSean Bishop #18 of the Tennessee Volunteers speaks at SEC Football Media Day at Tampa Marriott Water Street on July 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Running Back DeSean Bishop #18 of the Tennessee Volunteers speaks at SEC Football Media Day at Tampa Marriott Water Street on July 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Parker S. Freedman, Getty Images<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90988565007-2286338050.jpeg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Linebacker Jeremiah Telander #22 of the Tennessee Volunteers speaks at SEC Football Media Day at Tampa Marriott Water Street on July 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Linebacker Jeremiah Telander #22 of the Tennessee Volunteers speaks at SEC Football Media Day at Tampa Marriott Water Street on July 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Parker S. Freedman, Getty Images<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90988649007-usatsi-29418384.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"July 20, 2026; Tampa, Florida; Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Arion Carter (7) speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>July 20, 2026; Tampa, Florida; Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Arion Carter (7) speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott.<\/p>\n<p>Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/90988664007-2286331048.jpeg\"  loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Head coach Josh Heupel of the Tennessee Volunteers speaks at SEC Football Media Day at Tampa Marriott Water Street on July 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Head coach Josh Heupel of the Tennessee Volunteers speaks at SEC Football Media Day at Tampa Marriott Water Street on July 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Parker S. Freedman, Getty Images<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"July 20, 2026, 5:38 p.m. ET Head Coach Josh Heupel of the Tennessee Volunteers speaks at SEC football&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":346691,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[31,118220,35395,303,43,4821,21414,9810,135,137,136,552],"class_list":["post-346690","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-tampa","tag-accessfree","tag-sourcevols-wire","tag-sstssportscollegevolunteersfootball","tag-sstsnfootball","tag-tagfacebook","tag-tagsec-hub","tag-tagtennessee-volunteers-football","tag-tagtwitter","tag-tampa","tag-tampa-headlines","tag-tampa-news","tag-typegallery"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/346690","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=346690"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/346690\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/346691"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=346690"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=346690"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=346690"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}