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Vols’ Run Game and Pass Rush Rank Among Nation’s Best After South Carolina Loss
Tennessee’s run game and pass rush remain top-tier despite 27-24 loss to South Carolina.
In brief
Tennessee’s run game and pass rush remain top-tier despite 27-24 loss to South Carolina. Tennessee’s run game and pass rush still rank among nation’s best after 27-24 South Carolina loss. Originally reported by Tennessee Volunteers On SI.
Tennessee left Columbia with loss
Tennessee left Columbia with a loss Saturday but the numbers behind this team’s identity held up.
Vols’ run game and defense rank best
The Vols have built their identity on a punishing run game and a defense that lives in the backfield, both still ranking among nation’s best after 27-24 defeat at South Carolina.
Sellers tested defense more than anyone
LaNorris Sellers and the Gamecocks tested Tennessee’s defense more than anyone has this season.
Vols’ defense strong after first quarter
But strip away undisciplined plays that fueled South Carolina’s success, and the Vols’ defense was strong from end of first quarter until late fourth quarter.
Sacked Sellers five times
Tennessee sacked Sellers five times all in second half raising season total to 35 keeping Vols one sack ahead of LSU for most in nation.
Tennessee adds eight tackles for loss
Tennessee also added eight tackles for loss pushing season total to 66 the sixth-most nationally.
Sellers breaks 10-yard runs
Sellers broke off four runs of 10-plus yards for 76 of his 96 rushing yards including 31-yard touchdown and 22-yard scramble to Tennessee 10.
Bishop reaches 30 career touchdowns
DeSean Bishop finished Saturday with 120 yards and touchdown on 32 carries becoming fifth Vol to reach 30 career rushing touchdowns.
Bishop ranks second nationally
Bishop now ranks second nationally with 957 rushing yards just six behind Boise State’s Dylan Riley and 11 rushing touchdowns tied for sixth in country.
Vols prepare for Kentucky game
The Vols aren’t worried about individual stats or accolades but the bye week is good time to reflect on what got them to 6-2 and continue build.
What matters most
Tennessee’s run game and pass rush still rank among nation’s best after 27-24 South Carolina loss.
