The SEC made the unprecedented move Thursday to a 10-game football schedule featuring only conference games in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. With just a handful of spots left in the 2021 class, focus has already shifted to the 2022 group. Those four names are a few early bets to keep an eye on for the next cycle. "We communicated with each non-conference opponent (Thursday) afternoon prior to the SEC’s announcement," Tennessee athletic department spokesman Tom Satkowiak said in a statement to Knox News. Though we may be ramping up (hopefully) for the 2020 football season, recruiting never sleeps. Language in that contract does not mandate that a canceled game must be rescheduled. Lyons checks in at 6-4, 270 pounds and holds over 20 offers already. Tennessee sent out several new offers on Friday, focusing on the defensive side of the the ball. Tennessee Vols 2020 football schedule: Dates, kickoff times, TV for UT. Tennessee lost six straight games to open that season. Tennessee has a top 10 2021 recruiting class in the 247Sports composite, with several players playing their final season of high school football. Given the delayed start, regular-season finales for SEC teams now will be scheduled for Dec. 5. Email him at blake.toppmeyer@knoxnews.com and follow him on Twitter @btoppmeyer. He’s currently the 30th ranked player in the state of California, per 247Sports. Each SEC team will have one midseason open date, along with an open date the weekend before the SEC championship. Tennessee Tight Ends Coach Brian Niedermeyer during football practice on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Assuming we still do see a week one, these prospects can resume their visits on week one. The Vols' regular season had been scheduled to conclude on Nov. 28, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Tennessee offensive coordinator Jim Chaney watches a drill during Tennessee spring football practice at Haslam Field in Knoxville, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Obviously, these prospects have missed out on several opportunities to take visits during the spring and summer. Tennessee’s 2020 schedule calls for another SEC-Big 12 matchup in Week 2 as the Vols are set to travel to Oklahoma. Tennessee offensive line coach Will Friend with offensive linemen Riley Locklear (56), Brandon Kennedy (55), and Ryan Johnson (70) at practice on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Some calm reflections after a stunning day in program history. Tennessee quarterback Steven Orr (19) and quarterbacks coach Chris Weinke and during practice on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. It’s been a much different process for them to this point, and there’s no guarantee that face to face recruiting will return anytime soon. Pass rusher Sterling Lane: A teammate of Malaki-Donaldson at Oaks Christian in California. Blessed To Receive a(n) Offer from University Of Tennessee @NiedermeyerB @CoachRRegula @Vol_Football @SWiltfong247 @Andrew_Ivins @Rivalsfbcamps @CoachPatJCooney @philipsimpson1 @AABonNBC pic.twitter.com/GNFgtdKH6X. Connect with friends faster than ever with the new Facebook app. With just a handful of spots left in the 2021 class, focus has already shifted to the 2022 group. However, several Tennessee … Rapid Reaction: Thoughts on Tennessee’s embarrassing blowout loss to Kentucky, Pruitt on the Quarterback position going forward: “It’s undecided”, No. Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt during Tennessee’s football practice on Monday, December 16, 2019.