Stat of the game: Seven sacks or QB pressures from Tennessee’s front. Comments (12) ">247Sports Special Offer The kickoff time and television designation for the game in Fayetteville on Nov. 7 has yet to be finalized, though. Here’s our take, Three killed in multi-vehicle collision on Midlands road, SC Highway Patrol says, TV channel, kickoff time set for Gamecocks home game vs Top-10 opponent, Gamecocks open as only a single-digit underdog to top-10 foe Texas A&M, ‘In Year 5 …’ What South Carolina’s best coaches have actually done in Year 5, The highest priority fixes Will Muschamp wants for Gamecocks football during off week, This future Gamecock defender, now more than 300 pounds, shines as senior leader, 3 things we know about South Carolina, 3 things we don’t at halfway point of 2020. USC started four drives with at least 80 yards to go and only one farther out than its own 30. ); University of Tennessee Athletics Hall of Fame, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. Najee Harris 1 Yd Run (Will Reichard Kick), Brian Robinson Jr. 7 Yd Run (Will Reichard Kick), Jalin Hyatt 38 Yd pass from Jarrett Guarantano (Brent Cimaglia Kick), Najee Harris 2 Yd Run (Will Reichard Kick), Malachi Moore 28 Yd Fumble Return (Will Reichard Kick), Josh Palmer 27 Yd pass from Jarrett Guarantano (Brent Cimaglia Kick). RUSHING—Tennessee, Chandler 13-86, Gray 12-40, Guarantano 5-12, (Team) 3-(minus 5). ); : “We’re going get up and fight, or we’re gonna lay down, and I don’t plan on laying down.”. Real-time Tennessee Volunteers Football scores on SECSports.com. Play of the game: A fourth-quarter pass from grad transfer starting quarterback Collin Hill was just off the hands off tight end Nick Muse for what would’ve been a first down as the Gamecocks drove for a game-tying touchdown. From missing key players to questionable quarterback play to institutional bias. Connect to local news for just $4.99 a month for 12 months. After starting the season with victories against South Carolina and Missouri, Tennessee lost three games in a row heading into its open date. Tennessee will look to improve to 2-0 when they meet the Missouri Tigers next week. There was also an interception off a tipped pass that was returned for a Vols score. WR Brandon Johnson – 71.0. “Couldn’t move the stakes much, and when I think about the first half putting our defense out there for a while, got to play complementary football.”. PASSING—Tennessee, P.Brooks 1-1-0-2, Guarantano 19-31-0-259. RECEIVING—Tennessee, Palmer 6-85, Jones Jr. 5-29, Bran.Johnson 3-73, Keyton 2-20, Gray 1-31, Fant 1-11, Chandler 1-10, Albright 1-2. South Carolina, Ke.Harris 13-55, Fenwick 6-31, Z.White 7-19, Sh.Smith 2-(minus 4), C.Hill 7-(minus 15). Here are the issues that could derail teams on track for the CFP. OL Trey Smith – 72.1. The Vols look to rebound from three consecutive losses to Georgia, Kentucky and Alabama. The 2020 Tennessee Volunteers football team represents of the University of Tennessee in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Tennessee-Arkansas and Texas A&M-South Carolina are the two night games whose selections will be determined after this weekend's games.   The official Football page for the University of Tennessee Volunteers Clemson is still the No. Sept. 26: Tennessee 31, South Carolina 27, Nov. 7: home vs. Texas A&M, 7:30 pm (ESPN or SEC Network). Star corner Israel Mukuamu was on the sideline the whole drive and his backup, Cam Smith, gave up the score. [2], Tennessee had games scheduled against Charlotte, Furman, Oklahoma, and Troy, which were all cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ▪ Field position was a bugaboo for South Carolina. In the immortal words of the great Warner Wolf, “Let’s go to the videotape!”. The SEC on Monday announced the decision on the start time and TV for game between the Vols and Razorbacks would come after this weekend's game with 7 p.m. on ESPN and 7:30 p.m. on the SEC Network the two possibilities. The final moments of the South Carolina football team’s season-opening loss turned on a curious decision and a miscue. Visit ESPN to view the Tennessee Volunteers team schedule for the current and previous seasons TEN—Guarantano 1 run (Cimaglia kick), 3:07. Parker White’s 45-yard field goal with 3:16 to go was the game’s last score. South Carolina, C.Hill 25-39-1-290. The first Saturday in November is another abbreviated slate for the SEC with just four games. HB Eric Gray – 69.9. © 2005-2020 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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The duo combined for nine receptions and 158 yards, good for a YPR of a robust 17.56. Next week brings a road trip to face a top-5 Florida team, but linebacker Ernest Jones said the team will not be set back emotionally by everything that happened Saturday. ( ); : WR Josh Palmer – 77.9. Ty Chandler had a very good outing, as despite no trips to the end zone, the veteran tailback rushed for 86 yards with a 6.6 YPC clip. Those plays got blown up repeatedly, which set the Gamecocks behind the sticks more than a few times. KNOXVILLE -- Tennessee (2-3, 2-3 SEC) is off in Week 6 of a 10-game SEC-only 2020 season. 1 in the AP poll, but a narrow win without star Trevor Lawrence has Alabama closing the gap on the top-ranked Tigers. The Tennessee Volunteers and South Carolina Gamecocks battled to the end. : The Vols led 21-17 at halftime at Georgia before the Bulldogs ripped off 27 straight points in a dominant second half, and an implosion at quarterback gifted Kentucky 17 points in the first half of an history 34-7 defeat as the Wildcats won in Knoxville for the first time since 1984. Covers the South Carolina Gamecocks, primarily football, with a little basketball, baseball or whatever else comes up. Tennessee Vols offense. South Carolina’s offense started with some spark Saturday, marching 75 yards for a touchdown on the first possession and looking like the scheme Gamecocks fans hoped to see with another offensive coordinator change. USC quarterback Collin Hill took the blame for that. ( ); : ▪ South Carolina’s tackles and offensive line struggled in a big way. In the preseason media poll, Tennessee was predicted to finish in third place in the East Division. The Razorbacks might be 3-1 heading into Saturday's game at eighth-ranked Texas A&M if not for some SEC officiating shenanigans at the end of the Auburn game, when a spike attempt to stop the clock was clearly a backward pass and lateral recovered by Arkansas, but was not ruled as such. Tennessee marched 75 yards in four plays, ending with a 32-yard touchdown pass to put USC down 31-24 with less than 10 minutes left. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from.   On January 2, the Volunteers won the Gator Bowl over Indiana, 23–22,[1] to finish at 8–5 for the season. ▪ The Vols were all over South Carolina’s screen game, a crucial part of the Mike Bobo offense. It was pretty even for the most part on the statsheet, though some clear advantages were had in some areas. It almost worked out, with the Gamecocks getting the ball back, but the ensuing punt bounced off gunner Cam Smith. Tennessee finished the 2019 regular season at 7–5 overall, 5–3 in the SEC, and were bowl eligible for the first time since 2016. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. GET A VIP MEMBERSHIP TO GOVOLS247 — $1 FOR YOUR FIRST MONTH. offense started to deliver after halftime, Thumbs up, thumbs down: South Carolina vs. Tennessee, South Carolina vs. Tennessee grades: Collin Hill impresses, pass defense struggles, Support my work with a digital subscription, First look: Top story lines, betting odds for South Carolina vs Texas A&M game, What’s at stake when SC voters decide historic US Senate race, Why Clemson made right decision by ruling Trevor Lawrence out for Notre Dame, Lindsey Graham had a debate with Nancy Pelosi, er, Jaime Harrison. The Gamecocks offense started to deliver after halftime, but it wasn’t enough. After the Auburn loss, the Hogs intercepted Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corral six times and beat the Rebels 33-21 at home. It’s the second-straight year USC lost an opener, and it had some of the same raggedness of last season’s loss to UNC. South Carolina’s leading rusher was Kevin Harris, who gained 55 yards on the night. It was the debut for Collin Hill, Mike Bobo. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. The official 2020 Football schedule for the University of Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee comes out of this week's open date with a pivotal game at Arkansas in what could be a tone-setter for the second half of the season for the Vols. The Gamecocks had driven deep into Tennessee territory but eschewed a fourth and 12 to kick a field goal to cut a seven-point deficit to four with 3:16 left. It wasn’t pretty by any means, but for Tennessee a win is a win. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Tennessee will return to action Nov. 7 as the Vols travel to Arkansas. Get a summary of the Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Tennessee Volunteers football game The headliner is the Georgia-Florida clash in Jacksonville that will be televised by CBS with Vanderbilt at Mississippi State getting the SEC Network's afternoon slot. Get the latest Tennessee Volunteers news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more from ESPN. Who were the biggest movers in this week's college football conference power rankings? Coaches and analysts share their thoughts on topics, including Oregon's bid to repeat as conference champs and the urgency surrounding USC. The Fighting Irish and the Tigers face off again in Week 10. This is Tennessee's first three-game losing under third-year head coach Jeremy Pruitt. Here are the game’s point spread, TV. South Carolina, Sh.Smith 10-140, Legette 4-61, Muse 4-50, Fenwick 4-45, Ke.Harris 1-9, Z.White 1-(minus 4), C.Hill 1-(minus 11). The 2020 Tennessee Volunteers football team represents of the University of Tennessee in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season.The Volunteers play their home games at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, and compete in the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). USC faced the Vols from Tennessee in their season openers during the coronavirus pandemic. Josh Palmer and Brandon Johnson emerged as terrific receiving options for Jarrett Guarantano on Saturday night.