Brodus replaces Palardy as Vols' main kicker

"We plan on kicking Derrick Brodus starting out as long as things stay the same during the week," Tennessee coach Derek Dooley said. "I still believe in Mike, but he's got some things he's got to work through. Derrick's certainly earned the right to be out there."

Brodus garnered national attention last year when he kicked a 21-yard field goal and three extra-point attempts in his college debut against Middle Tennessee after injuries to two other kickers forced him into action. Brodus didn't dress for most games last season and was lying on his couch less than an hour before the opening kickoff when he received a call to report to the stadium immediately. He made it to the game with the help of a police escort.

Palardy was 5 of 6 on extra points Saturday and also went wide left on a 39-yard field-goal attempt in a 51-13 victory over Georgia State. Brodus made a 25-yard field goal and an extra-point attempt after entering the game in the fourth quarter.