KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Josh Heupel has a one-year contract extension taking him through January 2030 ahead of the No. 24 Volunteers' season opener.

Athletic director Danny White announced the extension signed Tuesday as a reward for Heupel posting a 37-15 record through his first four seasons.

White credited Heupel with reviving the football program, which went 3-7 in 2020 before he was hired in January 2021.

“Josh has brought Tennessee Football back to its rightful place among the nation’s elite programs, and he and his staff have fostered a positive culture within the team,” White said in a statement. “Our commitment to supporting Josh and his staff remains strong and unwavering.”

Tennessee gave Heupel a big raise to $9 million a year in January 2023, an extensi

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