Vols Hoping to Build Off Best Rushing Performance of the Year

Vols Hoping to Build Off Best Rushing Performance of the Year

(utsports.com) – As game week preparations for No. 11/11 Tennessee’s annual “Third Saturday in October” rivalry game against No. 6/6 Alabama continue, one of the Volunteers’ major points of emphasis this week is trying to build off their best rushing performance of the year in last Saturday’s victory over Arkansas. The Big Orange powered their way to a season-high 264 yards on the ground while averaging 6.6 yards per carry in their 34-31 victory…

Why Tennessee DL Daevin Hobbs Has a Little Extra Juice Heading Into The Alabama Game

Tennessee junior defensive lineman Daevin Hobbs returned from injury this past weekend against Arkansas, quickly making an impact for the Volunteers’ defense. The 6-foot-4 lineman racked up five total tackles, one sack, and forced a fumble on Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green that set the Razorbacks way behind the chains. “It felt real good to be […] The post Why Tennessee DL Daevin Hobbs Has a Little Extra Juice Heading Into The Alabama Game ap…

No. 6 Alabama clashes with No. 11 Tennessee, seeking sixth straight win

Alabama didn't leave a good impression to start the campaign, but the No. 6 Crimson Tide look sparkling at the midway point of the regular season.After losing to Florida State, Alabama has five straight victories as it prepares to battle No. 11 Tennessee in Southeastern Conference play on Saturday night at Tuscaloosa, Ala.The Crimson Tide (5-1, 3-0) are one of three teams unblemished in SEC play -- No. 4 Texas A&M and No. 5 Ole Miss are the othe…

Ground Game Looking to Build Off Recent Success as Rivalry Game at #6 Alabama Looms - University of Tennessee Athletics

Vols look to continue success in the run game against stout Crimson Tide defense.