2017 Tennessee Volunteers football team
| 2017 Tennessee Volunteers football | |
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| Conference | Southeastern Conference |
| Eastern Division | |
| Record | 4â8 (0â8 SEC) |
| Head coach |
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| Offensive coordinator | Larry Scott (1st season) |
| Offensive scheme | Multiple |
| Defensive coordinator | Bob Shoop (2nd season) |
| Base defense | 4â3 |
| Home stadium | Neyland Stadium |
| Conf. | Overall | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| No. 2 Georgia x$^ | Â | 7 | â | 1 | Â | Â | 13 | â | 2 | Â | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| South Carolina | Â | 5 | â | 3 | Â | Â | 9 | â | 4 | Â | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kentucky | Â | 4 | â | 4 | Â | Â | 7 | â | 6 | Â | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Missouri | Â | 4 | â | 4 | Â | Â | 7 | â | 6 | Â | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Florida | Â | 3 | â | 5 | Â | Â | 4 | â | 7 | Â | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vanderbilt | Â | 1 | â | 7 | Â | Â | 5 | â | 7 | Â | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tennessee | Â | 0 | â | 8 | Â | Â | 4 | â | 8 | Â | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Western Division | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 10 Auburn xy | Â | 7 | â | 1 | Â | Â | 10 | â | 4 | Â | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 1 Alabama x#^ | Â | 7 | â | 1 | Â | Â | 13 | â | 1 | Â | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 18 LSU | Â | 6 | â | 2 | Â | Â | 9 | â | 4 | Â | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 19 Mississippi State | Â | 4 | â | 4 | Â | Â | 9 | â | 4 | Â | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Texas A&M | Â | 4 | â | 4 | Â | Â | 7 | â | 6 | Â | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ole Miss* | Â | 3 | â | 5 | Â | Â | 6 | â | 6 | Â | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Arkansas | Â | 1 | â | 7 | Â | Â | 4 | â | 8 | Â | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Championship: Georgia 28, Auburn 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 2017 Tennessee Volunteers football team represented the University of Tennessee in the 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Volunteers played their home games at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee and competed in the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by fifth-year head coach Butch Jones until his firing on November 12.[1] Brady Hoke was named the interim head coach for the remainder of the season.[2]
The team finished the season 4â8, 0â8 in SEC play for last place in the Eastern Division and the SEC. This was the first team in Tennessee's football history to lose eight games in a season, as well as the first to not win an SEC game since becoming a charter member of the conference in 1932.[3]
Offseason
[edit]Departures
[edit]Departures of scholarship players from the 2016 team.
| Name | Number | Pos. | Height | Weight | Year | Hometown | Notes | Ref |
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| Derek Barnett | 9 | DE | 6'3 | 265 | JR | Nashville, TN | Entered 2017 NFL draft | [4] |
| Alvin Kamara | 6 | RB | 5'10 | 215 | RS JR | Norcross, GA | Entered 2017 NFL draft | [5] |
| Josh Malone | 3 | WR | 6'3 | 200 | JR | Gallatin, TN | Entered 2017 NFL draft | [6] |
| Dylan Wiesman | 71 | OL | 6'4 | 310 | Senior | Cincinnati, OH | Graduated | |
| Kenny Bynum | 51 | LB | 6'1 | 235 | RS Senior | Jacksonville, FL | Graduated | |
| Corey Vereen | 50 | DL | 6'2 | 249 | Senior | Winter Garden, FL | Graduated | |
| Cameron Sutton | 23 | DB | 5'11 | 186 | Senior | Jonesboro, GA | Graduated | |
| Jalen Reeves-Maybin | 21 | LB | 6'0 | 230 | Senior | Clarksville, TN | Graduated | |
| Jason Croom | 18 | TE | 6'5 | 246 | RS Senior | Norcross, GA | Graduated | |
| Malik Foreman | 13 | DB | 5'10 | 190 | Senior | Kingsport, TN | Graduated | |
| Joshua Dobbs | 11 | QB | 6'3 | 210 | Senior | Alpharetta, GA | Graduated | |
| LaTroy Lewis | 4 | DL | 6'4 | 256 | RS Senior | Akron, OH | Graduated |
Personnel
[edit]Roster and staff
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2017 recruiting class
[edit]| College recruiting (2017) | ||||||
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| Name | Hometown | School | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
| Terrell Bailey CB |
Marrero, LA | John Ehret | 5Â ft 11Â in (1.80Â m) | 175Â lb (79Â kg) | Sep 15, 2016Â | |
Recruit ratings: Scout:Â  Â Â Â Rivals:Â  Â Â Â 247Sports:Â Â Â Â ESPN:Â Â Â Â | ||||||
| Marquez Bembry ATH |
Atlanta, GA | Mount Vernon Presbyterian | 6Â ft 3Â in (1.91Â m) | 214Â lb (97Â kg) | Mar 14, 2016Â | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout:Â Â Â Â Rivals:Â Â Â Â 247Sports:Â Â Â Â ESPN:Â Â Â Â | ||||||
| Kivon Bennett DT |
Fort Lauderdale, FL | St. Thomas Aquinas | 6Â ft 3Â in (1.91Â m) | 265Â lb (120Â kg) | Jun 20, 2016Â | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout:Â Â Â Â Rivals:Â Â Â Â 247Sports:Â Â Â Â ESPN:Â Â Â Â | ||||||
| James Brown TE |
Orlando, FL | Jones | 6Â ft 4Â in (1.93Â m) | 210Â lb (95Â kg) | Oct 30, 2016Â | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout:Â Â Â Â Rivals:Â Â Â Â 247Sports:Â Â Â Â ESPN:Â Â Â Â | ||||||
| LaTrell Bumphus TE |
Savannah, TN | Hardin County | 6Â ft 3.5Â in (1.92Â m) | 232Â lb (105Â kg) | Jun 18, 2016Â | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout:Â Â Â Â Rivals:Â Â Â Â 247Sports:Â Â Â Â ESPN:Â Â Â Â | ||||||
| Matthew Butler DE |
Garner, NC | Garner | 6Â ft 4Â in (1.93Â m) | 265Â lb (120Â kg) | Dec 21, 2016Â | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout:Â Â Â Â Rivals:Â Â Â Â 247Sports:Â Â Â Â ESPN:Â Â Â Â | ||||||
| K'Rojhn Calbert OT |
McMinnville, TN | Warren County Senior | 6Â ft 5Â in (1.96Â m) | 285Â lb (129Â kg) | Nov 16, 2016Â | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout:Â Â Â Â Rivals:Â Â Â Â 247Sports:Â Â Â Â ESPN:Â Â Â Â | ||||||
| Ty Chandler RB |
Nashville, TN | Montgomery Bell Academy | 6Â ft 0Â in (1.83Â m) | 190Â lb (86Â kg) | Aug 15, 2016Â | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout:Â Â Â Â Rivals:Â Â Â Â 247Sports:Â Â Â Â ESPN:Â Â Â Â | ||||||
| Brent Cimaglia K |
Franklin, TN | Fred J Page | 6Â ft 0Â in (1.83Â m) | 215Â lb (98Â kg) | Jun 5, 2016Â | |
Recruit ratings: Scout:Â  Â Â Â Rivals:Â Â Â Â 247Sports:Â Â Â Â ESPN:Â Â Â Â | ||||||
| Trey Coleman RB |
West Monroe, LA | West Monroe | 5Â ft 11Â in (1.80Â m) | 203Â lb (92Â kg) | Jun 18, 2016Â | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout:Â Â Â Â Rivals:Â Â Â Â 247Sports:Â Â Â Â ESPN:Â Â Â Â | ||||||
| Eric Crosby DT |
Virginia Beach, VA | Ocean Lakes | 6Â ft 1Â in (1.85Â m) | 297Â lb (135Â kg) | Apr 22, 2016Â | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout:Â Â Â Â Rivals:Â Â Â Â 247Sports:Â Â Â Â ESPN:Â Â Â Â | ||||||
| Princeton Fant WR |
LaVergne, TN | LaVergne | 6Â ft 2Â in (1.88Â m) | 208Â lb (94Â kg) | Jun 18, 2016Â | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout:Â Â Â Â Rivals:Â Â Â Â 247Sports:Â Â Â Â ESPN:Â Â Â Â | ||||||
| Maleik Gray S |
LaVergne, TN | LaVergne | 6Â ft 2Â in (1.88Â m) | 205Â lb (93Â kg) | Jun 12, 2016Â | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout:Â Â Â Â Rivals:Â Â Â Â 247Sports:Â Â Â Â ESPN:Â Â Â Â | ||||||
| Will Ignont LB |
New Market, AL | Buckhorn | 6Â ft 2Â in (1.88Â m) | 230Â lb (100Â kg) | Oct 26, 2016Â | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout:Â Â Â Â Rivals:Â Â Â Â 247Sports:Â Â Â Â ESPN:Â Â Â Â | ||||||
| Theo Jackson S |
Nashville, TN | Overton | 6Â ft 2Â in (1.88Â m) | 170Â lb (77Â kg) | Jun 18, 2016Â | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout:Â Â Â Â Rivals:Â Â Â Â 247Sports:Â Â Â Â ESPN:Â Â Â Â | ||||||
| Deandre Johnson DE |
Miami, FL | Miami Southridge | 6Â ft 3Â in (1.91Â m) | 235Â lb (107Â kg) | Dec 11, 2016Â | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout:Â Â Â Â Rivals:Â Â Â Â 247Sports:Â Â Â Â ESPN:Â Â Â Â | ||||||
| Jacquez Jones WR |
Clearwater, FL | Clearwater | 5Â ft 11Â in (1.80Â m) | 165Â lb (75Â kg) | May 20, 2016Â | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout:Â Â Â Â Rivals:Â Â Â Â 247Sports:Â Â Â Â ESPN:Â Â Â Â | ||||||
| Timothy Jordan RB |
Bartow, FL | Bartow | 5Â ft 11Â in (1.80Â m) | 189Â lb (86Â kg) | Jan 23, 2017Â | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout:Â Â Â Â Rivals:Â Â Â Â 247Sports:Â Â Â Â ESPN:Â Â Â Â | ||||||
| Cheyenne Labruzza CB |
Albany, LA | Albany | 5Â ft 11Â in (1.80Â m) | 186Â lb (84Â kg) | Apr 16, 2016Â | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout:Â Â Â Â Rivals:Â Â Â Â 247Sports:Â Â Â Â ESPN:Â Â Â Â | ||||||
| Riley Locklear OL |
Huntington, WV | Spring Valley | 6Â ft 5Â in (1.96Â m) | 290Â lb (130Â kg) | Jul 9, 2016Â | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout:Â Â Â Â Rivals:Â Â Â Â 247Sports:Â Â Â Â ESPN:Â Â Â Â | ||||||
| Will McBride QB |
League City, TX | Clear Springs | 6Â ft 1Â in (1.85Â m) | 200Â lb (91Â kg) | Dec 12, 2016Â | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout:Â Â Â Â Rivals:Â Â Â Â 247Sports:Â Â Â Â ESPN:Â Â Â Â | ||||||
| Jordan Murphy WR |
Hattiesburg, MS | Hattiesburg | 5Â ft 11Â in (1.80Â m) | 169Â lb (77Â kg) | Jul 21, 2016Â | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout:Â Â Â Â Rivals:Â Â Â Â 247Sports:Â Â Â Â ESPN:Â Â Â Â | ||||||
| Solon Page III OLB |
Marietta, GA | Kell | 6Â ft 1.5Â in (1.87Â m) | 192Â lb (87Â kg) | Apr 16, 2016Â | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout:Â Â Â Â Rivals:Â Â Â Â 247Sports:Â Â Â Â ESPN:Â Â Â Â | ||||||
| Josh Palmer WR |
Fort Lauderdale, FL | St. Thomas Aquinas | 6Â ft 2Â in (1.88Â m) | 200Â lb (91Â kg) | Jan 24, 2017Â | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout:Â Â Â Â Rivals:Â Â Â Â 247Sports:Â Â Â Â ESPN:Â Â Â Â | ||||||
| Shanon Reid OLB |
Fort Myers, FL | Dunbar | 6Â ft 1Â in (1.85Â m) | 200Â lb (91Â kg) | Dec 6, 2016Â | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout:Â Â Â Â Rivals:Â Â Â Â 247Sports:Â Â Â Â ESPN:Â Â Â Â | ||||||
| Shawn Shamburger S |
Moultrie, GA | Colquitt County | 6Â ft 0Â in (1.83Â m) | 190Â lb (86Â kg) | Nov 5, 2016Â | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout:Â Â Â Â Rivals:Â Â Â Â 247Sports:Â Â Â Â ESPN:Â Â Â Â | ||||||
| Trey Smith OT |
Jackson, TN | University School of Jackson | 6Â ft 6Â in (1.98Â m) | 300Â lb (140Â kg) | Dec 5, 2016Â | |
Recruit ratings: Scout:Â  Â Â Â Rivals:Â Â Â Â 247Sports:Â Â Â Â ESPN:Â Â Â Â | ||||||
| Ryan Thaxton DE |
Alexandria, VA | St. Stephen's & St. Agnes | 6Â ft 5Â in (1.96Â m) | 230Â lb (100Â kg) | Jan 17, 2017Â | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout:Â Â Â Â Rivals:Â Â Â Â 247Sports:Â Â Â Â ESPN:Â Â Â Â | ||||||
| Overall recruit ranking:Â Â Â Scout: 15Â Â Â Rivals: 15Â Â Â 247Sports: 17Â Â Â ESPN: 15 | ||||||
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Schedule
[edit]Tennessee announced its 2017 football schedule on September 13, 2016. The 2017 schedule consisted of seven home games, four away, and one neutral site game in the regular season. The Volunteers hosted SEC foes Georgia, South Carolina, LSU, and Vanderbilt, and traveled to Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, and Missouri.[8]
The Volunteers hosted three of its four nonâconference games which were against Indiana State from the Missouri Valley Football Conference, UMass, who competes independently, and Southern Miss from Conference USA. They traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff against Georgia Tech from the ACC.
| Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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| September 4 | 8:00 p.m. | vs. Georgia Tech* | No. 25 | ESPN | W 42â41 2OT | 75,107 | |
| September 9 | 4:00 p.m. | Indiana State* | No. 25 | SECN | W 42â7 | 99,015 | |
| September 16 | 3:30 p.m. | at No. 24 Florida | No. 23 | CBS | L 20â26 | 87,736 | |
| September 23 | Noon | UMass* |
| SECN | W 17â13 | 95,324 | |
| September 30 | 3:30 p.m. | No. 7 Georgia |
| CBS | L 0â41 | 102,455 | |
| October 14 | Noon | South Carolina |
| ESPN | L 9â15 | 98,104 | |
| October 21 | 2:30 p.m. | at No. 1 Alabama | CBS | L 7â45 | 101,821 | ||
| October 28 | 7:30 p.m. | at Kentucky | SECN | L 26â29 | 57,543 | ||
| November 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Southern Miss* |
| SECN | W 24â10 | 95,551 | |
| November 11 | 7:30 p.m. | at Missouri | SECN | L 17â50 | 50,637 | ||
| November 18 | 7:00 p.m. | No. 21 LSU |
| ESPN | L 10â30 | 96,888 | |
| November 25 | 3:00 p.m. | Vanderbilt |
| SECN | L 24â42 | 83,117 | |
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Rankings
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| Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | Final |
| AP | 25 | 25 | 23 | RV | RV | â | â | â | â | â | â | â | â | â | â | â |
| Coaches | 24 | 21 | 23 | RV | RV | â | â | â | â | â | â | â | â | â | â | â |
| CFP | Not released | â | â | â | â | â | â | Not released | ||||||||
Game summaries
[edit]Georgia Tech
[edit]Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | 2OT | Total |
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| Georgia Tech | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 41 |
| ⢠No. 25 Tennessee | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 42 |
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Game start: 8:00 p.m.
- Elapsed time: 3:42
- Game attendance: 75,107
- Game weather: Indoors
- Referee: John O'Neill ⢠Umpire: Rob. Colosimo ⢠Linesman: William Sutter ⢠Line Judge: P. Engelberts ⢠Back Judge: Mich. Elliott ⢠Field Judge: Gary Powers ⢠Side Judge: Stephen Hassel
- TV announcers (ESPN): Rece Davis (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (color), Maria Taylor (sidelines)
- Sources:[10]
| 1 | 0:06 | GT | TaQuon Marshall 1-yard run (Shawn Davis kick) | GT 7â0 |
| 2 | 8:11 | TENN | John Kelly 1-yard run (Aaron Medley kick) | Tied 7â7 |
| 2 | 1:11 | GT | KirVonte Benson 1-yard run (Davis kick) | GT 14â7 |
| 3 | 9:19 | GT | Marshall 1-yard run (Davis kick) | GT 21â7 |
| 3 | 0:42 | TENN | Marquez Callaway 10-yard pass from Quinten Dormady (Medley kick) | GT 21â14 |
| 4 | 13:08 | GT | Marshall 6-yard run (Davis kick) | GT 28â14 |
| 4 | 11:49 | TENN | Callaway 50-yard pass from Dormady (Medley kick) | GT 28â21 |
| 4 | 1:29 | TENN | Kelly 11-yard run (Medley kick) | Tied 28â28 |
| OT | GT | Marshall 1-yard run (Davis kick) | GT 35â28 | |
| OT | TENN | Kelly 1-yard run (Medley kick) | Tied 35â35 | |
| OT2 | TENN | Kelly 2-yard run (Medley kick) | TENN 42â35 | |
| OT2 | GT | Marshall 13-yard run (Conversion failed) | TENN 42â41 | |
In a renewed rivalry with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, the Tennessee Volunteers traveled to Atlanta to play in their second Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game. The Volunteers never had the lead in regulation play but scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 28 and force overtime. Each team traded touchdowns through two overtimes with Georgia Tech ultimately seeking to win the game on a two-point conversion. However, quarterback TaQuon Marshall could not complete the pass, and Tennessee secured the 42â41 victory.[11]
In his first start as a Volunteer, quarterback Quinten Dormady went 20-for-37 for 221 passing yards and a pair of touchdowns, both to wide receiver Marquez Callaway.[12] Running back John Kelly ran for 128 rushing yards and four touchdowns.[13] After averaging 47 yards on six punts, five of which pinned the Yellow Jackets inside their 20-yard line, punter Trevor Daniel was named Ray Guy Award Punter of the Week.[14]
Following the game, Tennessee head coach Butch Jones stated, "That was a very good college football game. I have a lot of respect for Georgia Tech. I am really proud of our players. We spoke all week long about a will to win, and that was the kind of game to find out our will to win. We knew that this was going to be a game that you had to show some resolve and some grit, and you had to play complementary football." He added, "The resolve and resiliency of our defense, even though we gave up [535] yards rushing, we still managed to force two takeaways, and offensively, we didn't turn the football over, which was paramount to winning the football game."[15]
Indiana State
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| Indiana State | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| ⢠#25 Tennessee | 14 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 42 |
- Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
- Game start: 4:01 p.m.
- Elapsed time: 3:19
- Game attendance: 99,015
- Game weather: Temperature: 79 °F (26 °C) ⢠Wind: 11 mph (18 km/h) ⢠Weather: Sunny
- Referee: Hubert Owens ⢠Umpire: Walt Hill ⢠Linesman: Steve Green ⢠Line judge: Darren Crawford ⢠Back judge: Martin Hankins ⢠Field judge: Greg Thomas ⢠Side judge: Chad Hill
- TV announcers (SECN): David Neal (play-by-play), Matt Stinchcomb (color), Dawn Davenport (sidelines)
- Sources:[16]
| 1 | 14:46 | TENN | Ty Chandler 91-yard kickoff return (Aaron Medley kick) | TENN 7â0 |
| 1 | 2:49 | TENN | Carlin Fils-Aime 4-yard run (Medley kick) | TENN 14â0 |
| 2 | 9:03 | TENN | Fils-Aime 30-yard run (Medley kick) | TENN 21â0 |
| 2 | 0:53 | TENN | Brandon Johnson 19-yard pass from Quinten Dormady (Medley kick) | TENN 28â0 |
| 3 | 10:07 | INS | Jacquet McClendon 23-yard pass from Cade Sparks (Jerry Nunez kick) | TENN 28â7 |
| 3 | 2:12 | TENN | Marquez Callaway 37-yard pass from Dormady (Medley kick) | TENN 35â7 |
| 4 | 0:56 | TENN | Jeff George 11-yard pass from Jarrett Guarantano (Medley kick) | TENN 42â7 |
In their home opener, the #25 Tennessee Volunteers hosted the Indiana State Sycamores in the teams' first-ever meeting. From the opening kickoff, which Tennessee freshman running back Ty Chandler returned 91 yards for a touchdown, the Volunteers scored 28 unanswered points.[17] Indiana State's only touchdown came early in the third quarter. Tennessee scored twice more to win their home-opener, 42â7.[18] Following the game, Chandler was named SEC Freshman of the Week.[19]
Tennessee head coach Butch Jones called the outcome "a good win." He added, "With the short turnaround, I thought [our players] did a very good job all week long of trying to prepare their bodies and their minds, so I'm really proud of them. I thought one of the keys to the game was third-down defense and being able to get off the field."[20]
Florida
[edit]| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #23 Tennessee | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 20 |
| ⢠#24 Florida | 3 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 26 |
- Location: Gainesville, Florida
- Game start: 3:30 p.m.
- Elapsed time: 3:30
- Game attendance: 87,736
- Game weather: Temperature: 85 °F (29 °C) ⢠Wind: 6 mph (9.7 km/h) ⢠Weather: Partly cloudy
- Referee: John McDaid ⢠Umpire: Tom Quick ⢠Linesman: Gary Jayrow ⢠Line judge: Chad Lorance ⢠Back judge: Grantis Bell ⢠Field judge: P. Davenport ⢠Side judge: Chris Conley
- TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Allie LaForce (sidelines).
- Sources: [21]
| 1 | 7:39 | UF | Eddy PiĂąeiro 27-yard field goal | UF 3â0 |
| 2 | 8:11 | UF | PiĂąeiro 41-yard field goal | UF 6â0 |
| 2 | 2:58 | UT | Brent Cimaglia 51-yard field goal | UF 6â3 |
| 4 | 14:23 | UF | CJ Henderson 16-yard interception (PiĂąeiro kick) | UF 13â3 |
| 4 | 8:36 | UT | John Kelly 34-yard run (Aaron Medley kick) | UF 13â10 |
| 4 | 5:13 | UF | Brandon Powell 5-yard pass from Feleipe Franks (PiĂąeiro kick) | UF 20â10 |
| 4 | 4:43 | UT | Ethan Wolf 28-yard pass from Quentin Dormady (Medley kick) | UF 20â17 |
| 4 | 0:50 | UT | Medley 27-yard field goal | Tied |
| 4 | 0:00 | UF | Tyrie Cleveland 63-yard pass from Franks | UF 26â20 |
In a defensive battle throughout much of the game, the #23 Tennessee Volunteers faced their rivals, the #24 Florida Gators in Gainesville. Down by 10 points in the fourth quarter, Tennessee recovered to allow kicker Aaron Medley to tie the game at 20, after getting stalled in Florida territory with less than a minute to play.[22] As time expired, Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks threw a 63-yard pass to open wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland for a touchdown, sealing a 26â20 victory.[23]
UMass
[edit]| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMass | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
| ⢠Tennessee | 0 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
- Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
- Game start: Noon
- Elapsed time: 3:21
- Game attendance: 95,324
- Game weather: Temperature: 80 °F (27 °C) ⢠Wind: 2 mph (3.2 km/h) ⢠Weather: Sunny
- Referee: Matt Loeffler ⢠Umpire: Stan Weihe ⢠Linesman: Gus Morris III ⢠Line judge: Michael Shirey ⢠Back judge: Kevin Mitchell ⢠Field judge: Bobby Ables ⢠Side judge: Jesse Dupuy
- TV announcers (SECN): Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play), Andre Ware (color), Olivia Harlan (sidelines)
- Sources: [24]
| 2 | 4:33 | UT | John Kelly 12-yard run (Aaron Medley kick) | UT 7â0 |
| 2 | 2:57 | UMASS | Ross Comis 5-yard run (Michael Schreiner kick failed) | UT 7â6 |
| 2 | 0:25 | UT | Tyler Byrd 8-yard pass from Quentin Dormady (Medley kick) | UT 14â6 |
| 3 | 7:52 | UT | Medley 40-yard field goal | UT 17â6 |
| 3 | 2:51 | UMASS | Sadiq Palmer 13-yard pass from Andrew Ford (Logan Laurent kick) | UT 17â13 |
Tennessee and UMass played each other for their first meeting in the 2017 season.[25] Tennessee survived an upset attempt by the winless Minutemen in Neyland Stadium. After a scoreless first quarter, Tennessee was able to breakthrough on a John Kelly 12-yard rushing touchdown. UMass scored later in the quarter but missed the extra point to make the score 7â6. Tennessee scored late in the first half on a Tyler Byrd reception from Quinten Dormady to make the halftime score 14â6. Tennessee distanced themselves with a 40-yard field goal by Aaron Medley midway through the third quarter. UMass pulled within one score on a Sadiq Palmer reception from quarterback Andrew Ford late in the third quarter. Both teams were scoreless in the fourth giving Tennessee the victory.[26]
Georgia
[edit]| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⢠#7 Georgia | 10 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 41 |
| Tennessee | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
- Game start: 3:30Â p.m.
- Elapsed time: 3:12
- Game attendance: 102,455
- Game weather: Temperature: 77 °F (25 °C) ⢠Wind: 11 mph (18 km/h) ⢠Weather: Partly sunny
- Referee: Hubert Owens ⢠Umpire: Walt Hill ⢠Linesman: Chad Green ⢠Line judge: Chuck Rice ⢠Back judge: Martin Hankins ⢠Field judge: Greg Thomas ⢠Side judge: Chad Hill
- TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Allie LaForce (sidelines).
- Sources: [27]
| 1 | 13:37 | UGA | Rodrigo Blankenship 38 yard field goal | UGA 3â0 |
| 1 | 6:10 | UGA | Javon Wims 12-yard pass from Jake Fromm (Blankenship kick) | UGA 10â0 |
| 2 | 7:13 | UGA | Fromm 9-yard run (Blankenship kick) | UGA 17â0 |
| 2 | 4:14 | UGA | Fromm 4-yard run (Blankenship kick) | UGA 24â0 |
| 3 | 1:04 | UGA | Sony Michel 21-yard run (Blankenship kick)) | UGA 31â0 |
| 4 | 12:00 | UGA | Brian Herrien 1-yard run (Blankenship kick) | UGA 38â0 |
| 4 | 5:34 | UGA | David Marvin 19-yard field goal | UGA 41â0 |
Tennessee suffered their worst lost at Neyland Stadium in school history against the Bulldogs. In a game Georgia dominated from start to finish, Tennessee only was able to put up 142 total yards, with 91 scrimmage yards coming from running back John Kelly.[27][28]
South Carolina
[edit]| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⢠South Carolina | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 15 |
| Tennessee | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
- Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
- Game start: 12:02 pm
- Elapsed time: 3:09
- Game attendance: 98,104
- Game weather: Temperature: 77 °F (25 °C) ⢠Wind: 5 mph (8.0 km/h) ⢠Weather: Partly sunny
- Referee: Steve Marlowe ⢠Umpire: Rick Lowe ⢠Linesman: Keith Johnson ⢠Line judge: Kirk Lewis ⢠Back judge: Michael Watson ⢠Field judge: Allan Nicholson ⢠Side judge: Mike Williams
- TV announcers (ESPN): Mark Neely (play-by-play), Tommy Tuberville (color), Paul Carcaterra (sidelines)
- Sources: [29]
| 1 | 10:26 | TENN | Brent Cimaglia 29 yard field goal | 3â0 TENN |
| 1 | 1:36 | TENN | Brent Cimaglia 33 yard field goal | 6â0 TENN |
| 2 | 10:31 | SCAR | Parker White 47 yard field goal | 6â3 TENN |
| 2 | 0:33 | TENN | Brent Cimaglia 24 yard field goal | 9â3 TENN |
| 3 | 1:02 | SCAR | A.J. Turner 20 yard run | 9â9 |
| 4 | 5:17 | SCAR | Parker White 21 yard field goal | 12â9 SCAR |
| 4 | 1:13 | SCAR | Parker White 36 yard field goal | 15â9 SCAR |
In a sluggish game for both offenses, South Carolina overcame a 9â3 halftime deficit to defeat Tennessee 15â9.[30]
Alabama
[edit]Third Saturday in October
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| ⢠#1 Alabama | 7 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 45 |
- Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Game start: 2:39Â p.m.
- Elapsed time: 3:22
- Game attendance: 101,821
- Game weather: Temperature: 81 °F (27 °C) ⢠Wind: 11 mph (18 km/h) ⢠Weather: Mostly sunny
- Referee: Marc Curles ⢠Umpire: Tom Quick ⢠Linesman: Tim Sistrunk ⢠Line judge: Michael Taylor ⢠Back judge: Martin Hankins ⢠Field judge: Wes Booker ⢠Side judge: Chris Jamison
- TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Allie LaForce (sidelines)
- Sources: [31]
| 1 | 8:21 | BAMA | Bo Scarbrough 1 yard run (Andy Pappanastos kick) | 7â0 BAMA |
| 2 | 4:48 | BAMA | Bo Scarbrough 1 yard run (Andy Pappanastos kick) | 14â0 BAMA |
| 2 | 1:18 | BAMA | Damien Harris 11 yard run (Andy Pappanastos kick) | 21â0 BAMA |
| 3 | 12:39 | BAMA | Irv Smith Jr 14 yard pass from Jalen Hurts (Andy Pappanastos kick) | 28â0 BAMA |
| 3 | 6:03 | TENN | Daniel Bituli 97 yard interception return (Brent Cimaglia kick) | 28â7 BAMA |
| 3 | 3:13 | BAMA | Andy Pappanastos 25 yard field goal | 31â7 BAMA |
| 4 | 12:59 | BAMA | Tua Tagovailoa 23 yard run (Andy Pappanastos kick) | 38â7 BAMA |
| 4 | 4:49 | BAMA | Henry Ruggs III 60 yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Andy Pappanastos kick) | 45â7 BAMA |
For the 11th straight time, the Crimson Tide defeated the Volunteers in their annual rivalry game.[32] Tennessee's lone score came on a 97-yard pick-six from Daniel Bituli off of Tua Tagovailoa in the third quarter.[33]
Kentucky
[edit]| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 6 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 26 |
| ⢠Kentucky | 7 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 29 |
- Location: Lexington, Kentucky
- Game start: 7:39Â p.m.
- Elapsed time: 3:27
- Game attendance: 57,543
- Game weather: Temperature: 38 °F (3 °C) ⢠Wind: 5 mph (8.0 km/h) ⢠Weather: Cloudy
- Referee: David Smith ⢠Umpire: Wally Hough ⢠Linesman: Jay Vines ⢠Line judge: March Bovos ⢠Back judge: Wayne Gautney ⢠Field judge: Andy Britton ⢠Side judge: Richard Rooker
- TV announcers (SECN): Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (color), Cole Cubelic (sidelines)
- Sources: [34]
| 1 | 13:26 | TENN | Brent Cimaglia 30 yard field goal | 3â0 TENN |
| 1 | 10:16 | UK | Benjamin Snell Jr. 6 yard run (Austin MacGinnis kick) | 7â3 UK |
| 1 | 4:34 | TENN | Brent Cimaglia 24 yard field goal | 7â6 UK |
| 2 | 14:57 | UK | Benjamin Snell Jr. 2 yard run (Austin Macginnis kick) | 14â6 UK |
| 2 | 8:37 | TENN | Ty Chandler 1 yard run (Brent Cimaglia kick) | 14â13 UK |
| 2 | 5:58 | UK | Benjamin Snell Jr. 1 yard run (Austin Macginnis kick) | 21â13 UK |
| 2 | 1:25 | TENN | Ty Chandler 1 yard run (Brent Cimaglia kick) | 21â20 UK |
| 3 | 3:40 | TENN | Brent Cimaglia 30 yard field goal | 21â23 TENN |
| 4 | 13:24 | TENN | Brent Cimaglia 45 yard field goal | 21â26 TENN |
| 4 | 0:33 | UK | Stephen Johnson 11 yard run (Benjamin Snell Jr. 2-point pass) | 29â26 UK |
For only the second time in the last 33 meetings, and despite having a turnover margin of 4â0, the Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Tennessee Volunteers by a score of 29â26.[35] The victory marked only Kentucky's third over the Volunteers since 1984.[36]
Southern Miss
[edit]| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Miss | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| ⢠Tennessee | 7 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
- Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
- Game start: 7:39Â p.m.
- Elapsed time: 3:25
- Game attendance: 95,551
- Game weather: Temperature: 68 °F (20 °C) ⢠Wind: 2 mph (3.2 km/h) ⢠Weather: Partly cloudy
- Referee: Matt Austin ⢠Umpire: Rodney Lawary ⢠Linesman: Tim Sistrunk ⢠Line judge: Michael Taylor ⢠Back judge: Jimmy Russell ⢠Field judge: Blake Parks ⢠Side judge: Bobby Moreau
- TV announcers (SECN): Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (color), Cole Cubelic (sidelines)
- Sources: [37]
| 1 | 10:59 | TENN | Jarrett Guarantano 3 yard run (Aaron Medley kick) | 7â0 TENN |
| 2 | 8:16 | USM | Parker Shaunfield 27 yard field goal | 7â3 TENN |
| 2 | 2:42 | TENN | Aaron Medley 38 yard field goal | 10â3 TENN |
| 3 | 5:15 | TENN | John Kelly 20 yard run (Aaron Medley kick) | 17â3 TENN |
| 3 | 3:17 | TENN | John Kelly 3 yard run (Aaron Medley kick) | 24â3 TENN |
| 4 | 6:45 | USM | Kwadra Griggs 1 yard run (Parker Shaunfield kick) | 24â10 TENN |
The Volunteers snapped a four-game losing streak in the 24â10 victory over Southern Miss. Running back John Kelly recorded two touchdowns and quarterback Jarrett Guarantano had one rushing touchdown.[38]
Missouri
[edit]| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| ⢠Missouri | 14 | 10 | 7 | 19 | 50 |
- Location: Columbia, Missouri
- Game start: 7:30Â p.m.
- Elapsed time: 3:36
- Game attendance: 50,637
- Game weather: Temperature: 45 °F (7 °C) ⢠Wind: 15 mph (24 km/h) ⢠Weather: Clear
- Referee: Marc Curles ⢠Umpire: Brent Sowell ⢠Linesman: Keith Johnson ⢠Line judge: Chris Conway ⢠Back judge: Scott Vaughn ⢠Field judge: Wes Booker ⢠Side judge: Chris Jamison
- TV announcers (SECN): Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (color), Cole Cubelic (sidelines)
- Sources: [39]
| 1 | 9:15 | MIZZ | Ish Witter 7 yard run (Tucker McCann kick) | 7â0 MIZZ |
| 1 | 7:19 | TENN | Nigel Warrior 70 yard interception return (Aaron Medley kick) | 7â7 |
| 1 | 4:52 | MIZZ | Emanuel Hall 31 yard pass from Drew Lock (Tucker McCann kick) | 14â7 MIZZ |
| 1 | 1:17 | TENN | Aaron Medley 48 yard field goal | 14â10 MIZZ |
| 2 | 7:25 | MIZZ | Tucker McCann 41 yard field goal | 17â10 MIZZ |
| 2 | 1:15 | TENN | Ethan Wolf 19 yard pass from Will McBride (Aaron Medley kick) | 17â17 |
| 2 | 0:18 | MIZZ | Larry Rountree III 1 yard run (Tucker McCann kick) | 24â17 MIZZ |
| 3 | 10:56 | MIZZ | Emanuel Hall 50 yard pass from Drew Lock (Tucker McCann kick) | 31â17 MIZZ |
| 3 | 4:34 | MIZZ | J'Mon Moore 23 yard pass from Drew Lock (Tucker McCann kick) | 38â17 MIZZ |
| 3 | 2:48 | MIZZ | Tucker McCann 23 yard field goal | 41â17 MIZZ |
| 4 | 14:32 | MIZZ | Tucker McCann 38 yard field goal | 44â17 MIZZ |
| 4 | 13:21 | MIZZ | Johnathon Johnson 20 yard pass from Drew Lock (kick failed) | 50â17 MIZZ |
Tennessee was forced to start Will McBride at quarterback due to injury.[40] The Volunteers suffered a 50â17 loss to Missouri, which left Tennessee at a 4â6 record for the season and 0â6 in conference.[41] The Vols' loss to the Tigers was their worst loss to an unranked opponent in the AP Poll era.[42] Head coach Butch Jones was fired following the game.[43]
LSU
[edit]| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⢠#21 LSU | 3 | 14 | 13 | 0 | 30 |
| Tennessee | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
- Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
- Game start: 7:10Â p.m.
- Elapsed time: 3:10
- Game attendance: 96,888
- Game weather: Temperature: 66 °F (19 °C) ⢠Wind: 18 mph (29 km/h) ⢠Weather: Cloudy
- Referee: Matt Loeffler ⢠Umpire: Stan Weihe ⢠Linesman: Gus Morris ⢠Line judge: Michael Shirey ⢠Back judge: Tony Josselyn ⢠Field judge: Mike Boshers ⢠Side judge: Chad Hill
- TV announcers (ESPN): Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Brock Huard (color), Allison Williams (sidelines)
- Sources: [44]
| 1 | 6:38 | LSU | Connor Culp 30 yard field goal | 3â0 LSU |
| 2 | 13:59 | TENN | Aaron Medley 45 yard field goal | 3â3 |
| 2 | 11:31 | LSU | Darrel Williams 10 yard run (Connor Culp kick) | 10â3 LSU |
| 2 | 2:08 | LSU | Danny Etling 13 yard run (Connor Culp kick) | 17â3 LSU |
| 2 | 1:23 | TENN | Marquez Callaway 46 yard pass from Jarrett Guarantano (Aaron Medley kick) | 17â10 LSU |
| 3 | 7:26 | LSU | Derrius Guice 3 yard run (kick failed) | 23â10 LSU |
| 3 | 2:06 | LSU | Darrel Williams 6 yard run (Connor Culp kick) | 30â10 LSU |
Under interim head coach Brady Hoke, Tennessee was able to go the half trailing with a 17â10 score. LSU pulled away with 13 points in the third quarter in a game that featured a rain storm.[45] Despite the result, Tennessee outgained LSU in total yards 293â281.[46]
Vanderbilt
[edit]| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⢠Vanderbilt | 7 | 14 | 0 | 21 | 42 |
| Tennessee | 14 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 24 |
- Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
- Game start: 4:01Â p.m.
- Elapsed time: 3:21
- Game attendance: 83,117
- Game weather: Temperature: 63 °F (17 °C) ⢠Wind: 4 mph (6.4 km/h) ⢠Weather: Sunny
- Referee: James Carter ⢠Umpire: Russ Pulley ⢠Line judge: Chuck Rice ⢠Back judge: Dax Hill ⢠Field judge: J. Taylor ⢠Side judge: A. Jeffries
- TV announcers (SECN): Dave Neal (play-by-play), Matt Stinchcomb (color), Dawn Davenport (sidelines)
- Sources: [47]
| 1 | 10:06 | TENN | Marquez Callaway 2 yard pass from Jarrett Guarantano (Aaron Medley kick) | 7â0 TENN |
| 1 | 6:13 | VAN | C.J. Duncan 9 yard pass from Kyle Shurmur (Tommy Openshaw kick) | 7â7 |
| 1 | 2:50 | TENN | John Kelly 1 yard run (Aaron Medley kick) | 14â7 TENN |
| 2 | 11:47 | VAN | Ralph Webb 2 yard run (Tommy Openshaw kick) | 14â14 |
| 2 | 2:37 | VAN | Kalija Lipscomb 30 yard pass from Kyle Shurmur (Tommy Openshaw kick) | 21â14 VAN |
| 3 | 5:22 | TENN | Aaron Medley 49 yard field goal | 21â17 VAN |
| 4 | 14:20 | VAN | Trent Sherfield 20 yard pass from Kyle Shurmur (Tommy Openshaw kick) | 28â17 VAN |
| 4 | 6:58 | VAN | Trent Sherfield 12 yard pass from Kyle Shurmur (Tommy Openshaw kick) | 35â17 VAN |
| 4 | 5:59 | VAN | Ralph Webb 20 yard run (Tommy Openshaw kick) | 42â17 VAN |
| 4 | 4:27 | TENN | Ethan Wolf 20 yard pass from Jarrett Guarantano (Aaron Medley kick) | 42â24 VAN |
In a game that saw Tennessee lose eight games and go winless in conference play for the first time in school history, Vanderbilt dominated in total yardage 529â238.[3] Tennessee stayed in the game through three quarters, only trailing 21â17. However, Vanderbilt scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter to pull away.[48] The victory marked Vanderbilt's fourth in six games over the Volunteers, a mark that had not been seen in the rivalry since 1922â1929.[49]
Team players drafted into the NFL
[edit]Tennessee had three players selected in the 2018 NFL Draft.[50]
| Player | Position | Round | Pick | NFL club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashaan Gaulden | Safety | 3 | 85 | Carolina Panthers |
| John Kelly | Running back | 6 | 176 | Los Angeles Rams |
| Kahlil McKenzie | Defensive tackle/offensive guard | 6 | 198 | Kansas City Chiefs |
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