Tennessee Game Notes
2010
Tennessee Volunteers (4-6, 1-5) vs. Vanderbilt Commodores (2-8, 1-6) Nov. 20, 2010 | 6:30 p.m. CT/7:30 p.m. ET Vanderbilt Stadium | Nashville, Tenn.
The Breakdown Tennessee makes the quick trip to Nashville for a 6:30 PM CST start at Vanderbilt. A win would give the Volunteers their first three-game winning streak since the 2007 Vols won their final five games of the regular season. The Vols are 4-6 overall in 2010 and fifth in the SEC East at 1-5.
Tennessee
Vanderbilt
Record: 4-6 (1-5 SEC) Head Coach: Derek Dooley, 1st year at UT
Record: 2-8 (1-6 SEC) Head Coach: Robbie Caldwell, 1st year at Vanderbilt
Statistical Leaders Tauren Poole Rushing 83.6 YPG, 9 TDs Tyler Bray Passing 158.5 YPG, 10 TDs, 3 INTs Gerald Jones Receiving 50.0 YPG, 34 catches, 2 TDs Denarius Moore 67.6 YPG, 34 catches, 7 TDs
Warren Norman 57.4 YPG, 4 TDs Larry Smith 118.6 YPG, 6 TDs, 4 INTs Brandon Barden 31.8 YPG, 28 catches, 3 TDs John Cole 24.2 YPG, 20 catches, 1 TD
The Series Tennessee owns a 71-27-5 all-time in edge over Vanderbilt in the series, including a 35-17-4 record in Nashville and a 36-10-1 mark in Knoxville. The Vols have won four consecutive games in the series and 26 of the last 27 games against the Commodores since 1983. Tennessee has defeated Vanderbilt 13 consecutive times in Nashville...the Vols are 20-1-1 in their last 22 vs. the Commodores at Vanderbilt Stadium since 1966.
Tennessee defeated Vanderbilt 22 consecutive times from 1983-2004, a streak that ended with a 28-24 Commodore win at Neyland Stadium in 2005. A win would snap a three-game losing streak to SEC division rivals but would also improve the Vols to 5-3 in their last eight games inside the division. The Vols have 11 wins in the last 12 games of the series 1998 with an average margin of victory of 21.9 points.
To Note Nov. 13: Tennessee 52, Ole Miss 14
Tennessee improved to 4-6 with a 52-14 win over Mississippi at Neyland Stadium...the Vols scored 50 or more points in consecutive games for the first time since 2000 (d. Arkansas, 63-20; d. Kentucky, 59-20). In his second career start, QB Tyler Bray was 18-of34 for 323 yards and three touchdowns, including an 80-yard TD strike to fellow true freshman Justin Hunter on the first play from scrimmage. The win snapped a six-game losing streak vs. SEC West opponents and marked the first home win vs. the West since a 34-3 win over Miss. St. in 2008. After not forcing five turnovers in a game for almost 10 years (vs. Arkansas, Nov. 11, 2000), UT has done so in consecutive games, forcing five vs. Ole Miss and also the preceding week vs. Memphis.
Century Mark
Tauren Poole rushed for 107 yards on 12 carries, while true freshman receiver Justin Hunter caught three passes for 114 yards, giving the Vols a 100-yard rusher and receiver in consecutive games (Poole, 101 rushing; Denarius Moore, 103 receiving at Memphis) for the first time since 1997. In 1997: Jamal Lewis, 124 rushing, Marcus Nash, 126 receiving vs. Arkansas; Lewis, 128 rushing and 105 receiving; Nash 195 receiving vs. Alabama.
November Remember
Tennessee continues its November schedule with Saturday’s game at Vanderbilt...over the last 10 seasons from 2000-09, the Vols are 35-9 in November (.795)...UT has won 13 of its last 16 games during the month since a 39-10 win at Vanderbilt on Nov. 18, 2006. Tennessee is 72-12 (.857) in November in the last 21 seasons since 1990, including an astounding 37-3 (.925) record in regular-season games in November or later during the decade of the 1990s. The Vols were 51-3^ (.944) in November from 1991-2003 and are 17-8 (.680) during the month since 2004...UT won 21^ consecutive November games between 1990-96. Tennessee Record by Month (Since 1990) Years Sept.* Oct. Nov.^ 1990-99 28-8-2 26-7 37-3 2000-09 26-12 21-15 33-9 2010 2-2 0-4 2-0 Overall 56-22-2 47-26 72-12 Tennessee Home/Road Breakdown by Month (Regular Season, Since 1990) Years Home Road/Neu. Overall September* 45-9 11-13-2 56-22-2 October 25-13 22-13 47-26 November^ 40-6 32-6 72-12 (*-includes August gms.; ^-includes December gms.)
2010 Schedules Tennessee Schedule
Date Opponent Time/Result Sept. 4 UT Martin W, 50-0 Sept. 11 7/8 Oregon L, 13-48 Sept. 18 10/7 Florida* L, 17-31 Sept. 25 UAB W, 32-29 (2OT) Oct. 2 at 12/10 LSU* L, 14-16 Oct. 9 at Georgia* L, 14-41 Oct. 23 7 Alabama* L, 10-41 Oct. 30 at 17 S. Carolina* L, 24-38 Nov. 6 at Memphis W, 50-14 Nov. 13 Mississippi* W, 52-14 Nov. 20 at Vanderbilt* 6:30 CT Nov. 27 Kentucky* -* Southeastern Conference game
Vanderbilt Schedule
Date Opponent Sept. 4 Northwestern Sept. 11 LSU* Sept. 18 at Mississippi* Oct. 2 at Connecticut Oct. 9 Eastern Michigan Oct. 16 at Georgia* Oct. 23 South Carolina Oct. 30 at Arkansas Nov. 6 Florida Nov. 13 at Kentucky Nov. 20 Tennessee Nov. 27 Wake Forest * Southeastern Conference game
Time/Result L, 21-23 L, 3-27 W, 28-14 L, 21-40 W, 52-6 L, 0-43 L, 7-21 L, 14-49 L, 14-55 L, 20-38 6:30 CT --
On Air On Radio
Vol Network Bob Kesling in his 12th season as the play-byplay voice of Tennessee Football...former All-SEC defensive back Tim Priest serves as the network’s color analyst, with former Tennessee quarterback Andy Kelly in his first season as the sideline reporter. Satellite Radio: XM Radio 200, Sirius 215
On TV
Comcast College Sports Matt Stewart serves as the play-by-play announcer, with Chris Doering handling color analyst duties. Allison Williams is the sideline reporter.
Notes on Notes: For more in-depth key notes for Saturday’s game, see pages 4 and 5. Notes on offense is on page 8. Defense and special teams on page 9.