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Tennessee All-AmericAns (72)1929 Gene McEver1930 Bobby Dodd1931 Herman Hickman1933 Beattie Feathers1938 Bowden Wyatt

George CafegoBob Suffridge

1939 George CafegoEd MolinskiBob SuffridgeAbe Shires

1940 Bob SuffridgeBob FoxxEd Molinski

1944 Bob Dobelstein1946 Dick Huffman1950 Ted Daffer

Bud Sherrod1951 Hank Lauricella

Ted DafferBill Pearman

1952 John MichelsDoug Atkins

1954 Darris McCord1956 Johnny Majors

Kyle (Buddy) Cruze1957 Bill Johnson1963 Steve DeLong1964 Steve DeLong1965 Frank Emanuel

1966 Paul NaumoffAustin DenneyRon WidbyBob Johnson

1967 Bob JohnsonAlbert DorseyRichmond Flowers

1968 Charles RosenfelderSteve KinerJim Weatherford

1969 Steve KinerChip KellJack Reynolds

1970 Chip KellJackie Walker

1971 Bobby MajorsJackie Walker

1972 Conrad GrahamRicky TownsendJamie Rotella

1973 Eddie BrownRicky Townsend

1975 Larry Seivers1976 Larry Seivers1979 Roland James1982 Willie Gault

Jimmy Colquitt1983 Reggie White

Jimmy Colquitt1984 Bill Mayo

1985 Tim McGeeChris White

1987 Harry Galbreath1988 Keith DeLong1989 Eric Still1990 Antone Davis

Dale Carter1991 Dale Carter

Carl Pickens 1993 John Becksvoort1997 Leonard Little

Peyton Manning1998 Al Wilson1999 Cosey Coleman

Deon GrantRaynoch Thompson

2000 John Henderson2001 John Henderson

Travis Stephens2003 Dustin Colquitt2004 Kevin Burnett

Jesse MahelonaMichael Munoz

2006 Robert MeachemArron Sears

2007 Daniel Lincoln2008 Eric Berry2009 Eric Berry

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Tennessee All-AmericAns (72)1929 Gene McEver1930 Bobby Dodd1931 Herman Hickman1933 Beattie Feathers1938 Bowden Wyatt

George CafegoBob Suffridge

1939 George CafegoEd MolinskiBob SuffridgeAbe Shires

1940 Bob SuffridgeBob FoxxEd Molinski

1944 Bob Dobelstein1946 Dick Huffman1950 Ted Daffer

Bud Sherrod1951 Hank Lauricella

Ted DafferBill Pearman

1952 John MichelsDoug Atkins

1954 Darris McCord1956 Johnny Majors

Kyle (Buddy) Cruze1957 Bill Johnson1963 Steve DeLong1964 Steve DeLong1965 Frank Emanuel

1966 Paul NaumoffAustin DenneyRon WidbyBob Johnson

1967 Bob JohnsonAlbert DorseyRichmond Flowers

1968 Charles RosenfelderSteve KinerJim Weatherford

1969 Steve KinerChip KellJack Reynolds

1970 Chip KellJackie Walker

1971 Bobby MajorsJackie Walker

1972 Conrad GrahamRicky TownsendJamie Rotella

1973 Eddie BrownRicky Townsend

1975 Larry Seivers1976 Larry Seivers1979 Roland James1982 Willie Gault

Jimmy Colquitt1983 Reggie White

Jimmy Colquitt1984 Bill Mayo

1985 Tim McGeeChris White

1987 Harry Galbreath1988 Keith DeLong1989 Eric Still1990 Antone Davis

Dale Carter1991 Dale Carter

Carl Pickens 1993 John Becksvoort1997 Leonard Little

Peyton Manning1998 Al Wilson1999 Cosey Coleman

Deon GrantRaynoch Thompson

2000 John Henderson2001 John Henderson

Travis Stephens2003 Dustin Colquitt2004 Kevin Burnett

Jesse MahelonaMichael Munoz

2006 Robert MeachemArron Sears

2007 Daniel Lincoln2008 Eric Berry2009 Eric Berry

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2011 OUTLOOK46 Outlook /// 51 Depth Chart /// 52 Roster /// 54 Lettermen Returning /Lost /// 55 Roster Geography /// 56 2011 Opponents /// 58 Opponent All-Time Series Information

QUARTERBACK>> Lettermen Returning (2):

Tyler Bray So. 1LMatt Simms Sr. 1L

>> Lettermen Lost (0)

Tyler Bray enters the 2011 season as the starter at quar-terback after the Vols won four of his five starts, including wins in all four of his November starts and overtime loss in the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl. Bray, a 6-6, 210-pound quarterback, completed 125 of 224 pass-es for 1,849 yards, 18 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, all of which set Volunteer freshman records.

Bray ranked third among all Division I freshman pass-ers in quarterback rating at 142.73 and earned SEC Fresh-man of the Week honors for three of his four November starts.

He also tied the UT bowl record with four touchdown passes against North Carolina, and became the first Vol quarterback since Peyton Manning to throw for more than 300 yards in as many as four games. Bray also set UT records for one half with 308 yards passing and five touchdowns.

Backing up Bray will be senior Matt Simms, who started Tennessee’s first eight games last year. Known for his toughness and leadership qualities, Simms threw for 1,460 yards and eight touchdowns during his first season in Knoxville in 2010.

Other quarterbacks on the roster include freshman mid-term enrollee and 2010 Gatorade National Player of the Year Justin Worley, redshirt freshman Nash Nance, and sophomore Doak Raulston.

TAILBACK>> Lettermen Returning (2):

Rajion Neal So. 1LTauren Poole Sr. 3L

>> Lettermen Lost (1):David Oku So. 2L

Senior Tauren Poole anchors the ground game for the Vols in 2011, returning for his final season after earning All-SEC Honorable Mention honors from the AP while rushing for 1,034 yards on 204 carries in 2010. The 5-foot-10, 210-pound Poole recorded six 100-yard games, tying Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton for the most in the conference last year, while averaging 5.1 yards per carry and collected 11 touch-downs.

Poole, who will serve as the Vols’ only senior starter on offense, also caught 22 passes for 171 yards and one touchdown and started all 13 games at tailback. His rush-ing yardage total marked the 16th campaign in school his-tory of more than 1,000 yards, and he ranked eighth in the SEC at 79.5 rushing yards per game.

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Youth Abundant in 2011 UT Football RosterA Position-by-

Position Glance at the Vols

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>>> continued from page 46The lone returning team captain on the 2011

squad with the graduation of Nick Reveiz and Luke Stocker, Poole has played in 38 career games and owns 1,205 career rushing yards and led the team with 12 total touchdowns last season.

Behind Poole will be 5-11, 205-pound sopho-more Rajion Neal, who produced big plays as a run-ner and receiver in his freshman year with the Vols.

Neal rushed for 197 yards as a freshman, but his explosiveness led to a 58-yard reception at Georgia that set up a Tennessee touchdown as well as a 40-yard run in his first college game vs. UT Martin. Neal is currently listed as the Vols’ backup in the depth chart.

Two incoming freshmen from the state of Flor-ida, Marlin Lane, Jr. from Daytona Beach and Tom Smith from Apopka, could also see time at running back for the Vols.

Lane rushed for 13.4 yards per carry and 601 yards in only five games as a senior, while Smith rushed for 1,253 yards and 17 touchdowns as a se-nior.

Others listed at the tailback position include three redshirt freshmen: Dorian Cozart, Deanthoine Summerhill and Jaron Toney, and a redshirt sopho-more in Toney Williams.

FULLBACK>> Lettermen Returning (2):

Ben Bartholomew Jr. 2LChanning Fugate So. 1L

>> Lettermen Lost (1):Kevin Cooper Sr. 3L

Blocking from the fullback position is critical to a strong running game, and the Vols received a boost down the stretch from 6-foot-1, 245-pound Channing Fugate last fall. As a true freshman, Fugate played in all 13 games, including starts in the last five games of the season.

Fugate returns for his sophomore season and is listed as the starter at fullback, one of eight sophomores currently listed as an offensive starter. In addition to his contributions as a blocker, he caught two passes for 21 yards, including a 17-yard reception in the win over Kentucky.

Redshirt junior Ben Bartholomew is listed as the backup to Fugate at fullback, although Bartholomew will also spend time at tight end. Redshirt freshman Austin Bolen is also on the roster at fullback.

WIDE RECEIVER>> Lettermen Returning (4):

Cory Eichholtz Jr. 1LJustin Hunter So. 1LDa’Rick Rogers So. 1LZach Rogers Jr. 2L

>> Lettermen Lost (2):Gerald Jones Sr. 4LDenarius Moore Sr. 4L

Few programs can lose two senior wide receiv-ers and still have cause for optimism in the following season’s passing game, but Tennessee is in that position heading into 2011 thanks to the returning players at the position.

The Vols lost Denarius Moore and Gerald Jones from last year’s squad – two starters, two seniors, and the two best-performing receivers. Moore totaled 981 yards and caught nine touchdowns, while Jones caught four touchdowns and collected 596 yards in establish-ing himself as a consistently reliable option in third-down situations.

Sophomores Justin Hunter and Da’Rick Rogers made an immediate impact as true freshmen in 2010 and are slated to start at the two receiver positions this fall. Hunter was a true vertical threat in the pass-ing game, as he set a Tennessee freshman record with seven touchdown passes and led the squad with 25.9 yards per reception. Rogers was a versatile player for the Vols a year ago, catching 11 passes for 167 yards and also rushing 16 times for 117 yards. He scored two touchdowns last season, including a 45-yard strike to give Tennessee the lead in the second quarter against North Carolina.

Junior Zach Rogers, sophomore Matt Milton and incoming freshman Vincent Dallas will all see action at receiver. Zach Rogers is a veteran with the Vols and had a solid season in 2010 with 14 catches for 207 yards, including a 72-yard touchdown vs. UAB that marked the longest scoring play for the Vols since the 2006 season. Milton appeared in four games in 2010, while Dallas is an early enrollee who impressed in spring practice.

DeAnthony Arnett is another incoming freshman who will figure in the mix at receiver. As a senior, he caught 42 passes for 782 yards and eight touchdowns and was in the Class of 2011 Sporting News Top 100 at No. 24.

Others on the roster include letterman in redshirt junior Cory Eichholtz, redshirt freshmen Jacob Carter and Dylan West, sophomore Tyler Drummer, and red-shirt junior Cory Cates.

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TIGHT EnD>> Lettermen Returning (1):

Mychal Rivera Jr. 1L>> Lettermen Lost (1):

Luke Stocker Sr. 4L

Replacing four-year letterman and Tampa Bay Buc-caneers fourth-round pick Luke Stocker’s production and leadership is a key question for the Vols in 2011. Stocker caught 39 passes for 417 yards during his senior season.

Coming out of spring practice, junior Mychal Rivera is listed as the starter, and the 6-foot-3, 254-pound Rivera finished 2010 with 11 receptions for 112 yards, including three catches for 29 yards in the win over Memphis. Redshirt junior Ben Bar-tholomew also will be a factor at the position after redshirting in 2010.

A talented group of freshmen are on the horizon for the Vols, including early enrollee Brendan Downs, who participated in spring practice. Memphis native Cam-eron Clear, a 6-6, 265-pound target, will also contend for playing time. Redshirt freshman and Camden na-tive Dakota Summers is on the roster at tight end.

OFFEnsIVE LInE>> Lettermen Returning (6):

Zach Fulton So. 1LDarin Gooch Jr. 1LJa’Wuan James So. 1LJerQuari Schofield So. 1LJames Stone So. 1LDallas Thomas Jr. 2L

>> Lettermen Lost (2):Cody Pope Jr. 1LJarrod Shaw Sr. 3L

Last season, the Vols received 31 starts from fresh-men on the offensive line, including 26 from true fresh-men. As the year progressed and the linemen gained more experience, the Tennessee offensive line contin-ued to improve, particularly as the right combinations were established and players settled into their roles. By season’s end, Poole had more than 1,000 yards rushing, and the linemen began what could be a long-lasting relationship with their fellow freshman at quarterback.

This season, coming out of spring camp, it appears the Vols will rely on four sophomores and one junior to anchor the line. The lineup could be adjusted be-fore the season opener depending on fall camp. Here’s a position-by-position outlook on the 2011 Tennessee offensive line:

Center: James Stone settled into the position as the season progressed last year and heads the depth chart at the position heading into his sophomore cam-paign. Stone earned Freshman All-America honors by the Football Writers Association of America and The Sporting News. A native of Nashville, Stone started five games at center after starting three earlier in the season at left guard.

Alex Bullard, a transfer from Notre Dame, figures in the mix at center as well as the other offensive line positions after an impressive spring effort that culmi-nated with recognition as the Harvey Robinson Award recipient, awarded each spring to the offensive surprise of the spring.

Guard: Sophomore Zach Fulton is listed as the starter at right guard after starting five games at the po-sition in 2010 as a true freshman. The left guard slot features a battle between redshirt sophomore JerQuari Schofield and true freshman Marcus Jackson. Scho-field started five games last season, while Jackson was an early enrollee who impressed during spring practice.

Junior Darin Gooch saw action last season at center and is listed as the backup at right guard.

Tackle: The Vols return two tackles who each started all 13 games a year ago, a sharp contrast from the situation entering 2010. Junior left tackle Dallas Thomas and sophomore right tackle Ja’Wuan James bookended the offensive line a year ago and played a major role in Tauren Poole’s six 100-yard games. In 2011, Thomas will protect the quarterback’s blind side with 26 games of playing experience, while James has started every game of his collegiate career and earned Freshman All-SEC honors in 2010.

Entering 2010, the current projected starters for

this fall had yet to record a start. The potential lineup of Thomas and James at tackle, Stone at center, Fulton at right guard, and either Jackson or Schofield at left guard, has a combined 44 starts among them.

Junior Carson Anderson and redshirt freshman Ja-cob Gilliam will serve as backups, with redshirt fresh-man Marques Pair and redshirt sophomore Chase Phil-lips also on the roster.

In addition to Miami, Fla., native Jackson, there are several true freshmen who could receive an opportunity on the offensive line, including Bristol native Mack Crowder, Kyler Kerbyson from Knoxville, Alan Posey from Athens, Ga., and Nashville’s Antonio Richardson.

DEFEnsIVE LInE>> Lettermen Returning (7):

Joseph Ayres So. 1LWillie Bohannon Jr. 2LMalik Jackson Sr. 1LBen Martin Sr. 3LCorey Miller So. 1LJacques Smith So. 1LMarlon Walls So. 1L

>> Lettermen Lost (6):Minor Bowens Sr. 1LMontori Hughes Jr. 2LVictor Thomas Sr. 2LRae Sykes Sr. 1LChris Walker Sr. 4LGerald Williams Sr. 3L

In a year when the current depth chart lists only one returning starter among the front seven, the good news is that that lone returning starter is a

standout in defensive lineman Malik Jackson, a USC transfer last season who earned All-SEC Second Team honors from the AP.

Jackson finished with 48 tackles, including 11 for loss, in 12 starts in 2010, along with five sacks. He started the first four games at defensive line before subsequently recording 36 tackles (10 for loss) while starting the last eight games of the year at defensive tackle. Jackson has played in 27 games at the colle-giate level and recorded a career-high eight tackles in the win at Memphis.

Aside from Jackson, the rest of the defensive line is likely to be filled with players who have lim-ited playing experience. Sophomore Daniel Hood, a converted offensive lineman, is currently slated as the starter at nose tackle. Hood made the switch in spring practice and performed well, earning the Andy Spiva Award for the top defensive surprise of the spring.

On the interior of the defensive line, current backups include sophomore Corey Miller and red-shirt sophomore Joseph Ayres. Miller played in all 13 games as a true freshman, including two starts, and finished with 13 tackles and one sack. Ayres appeared in 12 games last season, including a four-tackle performance at Memphis and a start at Geor-gia.

Sophomore Jacques Smith is scheduled to start at one defensive end position, while redshirt junior Willie Bohannon and redshirt sophomore Marlon Walls are slated to compete for time at the other. Smith earned Freshman All-SEC honors in 2010 and recorded 24 tackles and two sacks while playing in all 13 games, including a career-high, five-tackle performance at LSU.

Bohannon has played in 24 games over the last two seasons and recorded two sacks in 2010. Walls missed the 2010 campaign with an Achilles injury but played in seven games as a true freshman in 2009. Redshirt junior Steven Fowlkes is also listed on the depth chart after playing in four games a year ago.

Tennessee’s 2011 recruiting class featured sev-eral defensive linemen, including Garden City CC transfer Maurice Couch, a redshirt sophomore with three years of eligibility remaining who will contend for playing time after earning Junior College All-America honors in 2010. Other incoming freshman include (in alphabetical order): Allan Carson from Oxford, Ala., Curt Maggitt from West Palm Beach, Fla., and Gainesville, Fla. HS teammates Trevarris Saulsberry and Jordan Williams.

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LInEBACKER>> Lettermen Returning (9):

Raiques Crump Fr. 1LAustin Johnson Sr. 3LGreg King Jr. 2LHerman Lathers Jr. 2LNigel Mitchell-Thornton Jr. 2LJohn Propst So. 1LShane Reveiz Sr. 1LJake Storey Sr. 2LDaryl Vereen Sr. 3L

>> Lettermen Lost (3):Savion Frazier Sr. 4LNick Reveiz Sr. 4LLaMarcus Thompson Sr. 4L

In the season opener on Sept. 3 against Montana, the Vols will field three new starters at linebacker. Fill-ing the void of losing the team’s biggest hitters isn’t simple, but that’s what the Vols face. Nick Reveiz was the emotional leader of the team and led the Vols with 108 tackles in 2010, 33 more than anyone else. Savion Frazier and LaMarcus Thompson are also no longer in UT uniform, and both provided the flanks for Reveiz in one of the Vols’ strongest units last season.

Herman Lathers, a 6-foot, 220-pound junior, was originally slated as a starter at linebacker, but he suf-fered an off-season ankle injury that will likely sideline him for one or more games. Lathers finished second in 2010 with 75 tackles and will be a welcome addition to the front seven when he returns from injury.

Seniors Austin Johnson and Daryl Vereen are listed as starters at the outside linebacker. Johnson is a veteran of 31 games and contributed a career-high 44 tackles a year ago after converting from fullback, including a nine-tackle effort in the win over UAB. Vereen has impressed with his dedication and effort during the off-season and has played in 28 games, including a start against Ole Miss and recording three tackles in the bowl game vs. North Carolina.

Sophomore John Propst earned Freshman All-SEC honors and is the listed starter at middle linebacker. From Hoover, Ala., Propst played in 11 games and to-taled 14 tackles, including a career-high six at Georgia.

Juniors Greg King and Nigel Mitchell-Thornton and sophomore Raiques Crump are also listed on the depth chart at linebacker. King, who played in four games before season-ending knee surgery in 2010, recorded 24 tackles during his freshman season in 2009, including a pair of six-tackle performances. Crump, who played mostly on special teams as a freshman last year, had 13 tackles in 11 games, in-cluding eight on special teams. Mitchell-Thornton

played in 10 games a year ago, recording five tackles on special teams.

Seniors Shane Reveiz and Jake Storey will also con-tend for playing time at linebacker.

Three incoming freshmen could also be in the mix at the position, including Christian Harris from Wood-stock, Ga., A.J. Johnson from Gainesville, Ga., and Curt Maggitt from West Palm Beach, Fla.

DEFEnsIVE BACK>> Lettermen Returning (9):

Anthony Anderson Sr. 2LBrent Brewer So. 1LArt Evans Sr. 3LEric Gordon So. 1LJanzen Jackson Jr. 2LDontavis Sapp So. 1LMarsalis Teague Jr. 2LPrentiss Waggner Jr. 2LRod Wilks Jr. 1L

>> Lettermen Lost (1):Tyler Wolf Sr. 2L

The most experienced unit on the Tennessee defense, the returners in the secondary own a com-bined 81 starts among them, including 22 from Second Team Coaches’ All-SEC DB Janzen Jackson.

He has made 14 consecutive starts and collected 65 tackles while picking off four passes a year ago, the second-highest total on the squad. The leader in the secondary, he made a career-high 11 tackles in the win over Kentucky in 2010 and had six or more tackles in six games last year.

Sophomore Brent Brewer is listed as the starter at the strong safety position opposite Jackson. Brewer fin-ished with 30 tackles in his first collegiate season follow-ing a four-year minor league baseball career, starting the last six games of the season. He played in all 13 games in 2010 and recorded a career-best eight tackles in the win over Ole Miss.

Junior Prentiss Waggner will see considerable time in the secondary and ranked fifth on the team a year ago with 57 tackles. Waggner is listed as one of 42 players on the watch list for the Ronnie Lott IMPACT Award, given annually to the top defensive player in the nation. Last year, he had five interceptions and recovered three fumbles, and he earned Second-Team All-SEC honors from the AP.

Waggner also led the team with five interceptions and returned three for scores, the highest total in the nation in 2010 and a Tennessee record. His five picks also tied for third in the SEC.

At cornerback, junior Marsalis Teague is currently listed as the starter at one spot with a dual listing at the other position at the moment, including senior Anthony Anderson and true freshman Justin Coleman.

A year ago, Teague was a converted receiver mak-ing a transition to the secondary. The transition went well, as Teague finished with 46 tackles last season and eight pass breakups in his first season in the secondary. Teague has played in 24 games for Tennessee, including 13 starts.

Anderson had 26 tackles last year and an inter-ception as a junior. A local product from Austin-East High School, he heads into his final year with the hometown Vols in the mix at right cornerback. Ad-ditionally, mid-term enrollee Justin Coleman adds to the Vols’ deepest position is the secondary and is bracketed as a starter at right cornerback after a solid performance in the spring.

Currently listed in backup cornerback slots are sophomore Eric Gordon and senior Art Evans, both of whom are major playmakers and were contributors in 2010. Gordon recorded 43 tackles and two intercep-tions a year ago, including a return for a touchdown against Ole Miss. Evans started six games at cornerback in 2010 and has started 18 overall during his Tennessee career.

The Vols added several defensive backs on National

Signing Day, and several will challenge for playing time sooner than later. From the junior college ranks, Iza-uea Lanier from East Mississippi CC and former USC player Byron Moore from Los Angeles Harbor CC were added in February as accomplished talents looking for an opportunity at Tennessee. Incoming freshmen in the secondary, those include Pat Martin from Green-eville, S.C., Brian Randolph from Kennesaw, Ga., and Memphis native Tino Thomas.

sPECIALIsTs>> Lettermen Returning (2):

Michael Palardy PK/P So. 1LNick Guess DS Sr. 1L

>> Lettermen Lost (2):Chad Cunningham P Sr. 4LDaniel Lincoln PK Sr. 4L

The Vols lose a pair of longtime contributors in their kicking game, as kicker Daniel Lincoln (41 games) and punter Chad Cunningham (43 games) have graduated. A pair of promising youngsters in Michael Palardy and Matt Darr will take their place.

Palardy inherits the placekicking duties full-time after starting six games in 2010 in place of injured se-nior Daniel Lincoln, who returned to kick late in the season. Palardy was 5-of-7 in field goal attempts and also handled kickoff duties for the majority of the season, a role he is slated to resume in 2011. Chip Rhome is listed as the backup at kicker and kickoff specialist.

Darr is listed as the starter at punter after redshirt-ing last fall. He was the nation’s top-ranked punting prospect as a signee in 2010 and originally signed with USC, but was granted his release and came to Tennes-see prior to the season. In addition to his placekicking and kickoff duties, Palardy will serve as Darr’s backup at the punter position.

On the return side, The Vols will be searching for the best success at punt returner as last year it was han-dled by several. This year, head coach Derek Dooley has senior Anthony Anderson listed as the man for the job to begin fall camp.

On kickoff returns, sophomore Da’Rick Rogers is listed as the starter. He produced the Vols’ top return in 2010, returning the opening kickoff against Kentucky for 78 yards.

Incoming freshman and Knoxville native Devrin Young has the potential to be a factor in the return game and recorded 7,433 all-purpose yards and 83 touchdowns during his prep career, including eight scored on returns.

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>> OFFENSEPos. # Name Ht. Wt. Yr.TE 81 Mychal Rivera 6-3 254 Jr.-rs 39 Ben Bartholomew 6-2 251 Jr.-rs 84 Brendan Downs 6-5 237 Fr.LT 71 Dallas Thomas 6-5 305 Jr.-rs 67 Jacob Gilliam 6-4 275 Fr.-rsLG 75 JerQuari Schofield 6-6 333 So.-rs or 68 Marcus Jackson 6-2 326 Fr.C 64 James Stone 6-3 308 So. 78 Alex Bullard 6-2 309 So-Tr.RG 72 Zach Fulton 6-5 330 So. 73 Darin Gooch 6-2 301 Jr.RT 70 Ja’Wuan James 6-6 324 So. 60 Carson Anderson 6-1 280 Jr.-rsWR 11 Justin Hunter 6-4 200 So. 6 Vincent Dallas 5-11 185 Fr.WR 21 Da’Rick Rogers 6-3 215 So. 83 Zach Rogers 6-0 180 Jr.QB 8 Tyler Bray 6-6 210 So. 12 Matt Simms 6-3 215 Sr.-Tr.TB 28 Tauren Poole 5-10 215 Sr. 20 Rajion Neal 5-11 210 So.FB 46 Channing Fugate 6-1 250 So. 39 Ben Bartholomew 6-2 251 Jr.-rs

>> DEFENSEPos. # Name Ht. Wt. Yr.LE 55 Jacques Smith 6-2 255 So. 90 Steven Fowlkes 6-5 265 Jr.-rsDT 97 Malik Jackson 6-5 270 Sr.-Tr. 80 Corey Miller 6-3 265 So.NT 76 Daniel Hood 6-4 293 So.-rs 65 Joseph Ayres 6-3 280 So-rsRE 86 Willie Bohannon 6-2 254 Jr.-rsor 58 Marlon Walls 6-2 281 So.-rsSLB 9 Daryl Vereen 5-11 215 Sr.-rs 50 Raiques Crump 6-1 220 So.MLB 51 John Propst 6-0 225 So. 42 Nigel Mitchell-Thornton 6-1 235 Jr.WLB 40 Austin Johnson 6-2 240 Sr. 48 Greg King 6-2 235 Jr.LCB 10 Marsalis Teague 5-10 185 Jr. 24 Eric Gordon 5-9 185 So.-rs or 25 Art Evans 5-11 180 Sr.-rsSS 17 Brent Brewer 6-1 215 So. 41 Dontavis Sapp 6-2 219 So.or 22 Rod Wilks 6-0 214 Jr.-rsFS 15 Janzen Jackson 6-0 187 Jr. 23 Prentiss Waggner 6-2 185 Jr.-rsRCB 36 Anthony Anderson 5-11 185 Sr.-rs or 27 Justin Coleman 5-10 183 Fr.

>> SPECIALISTSPos. # Name Ht. Wt. Yr.P 5 Matt Darr 6-1 221 Fr.-rs 1 Michael Palardy 5-11 176 So.PK 1 Michael Palardy 5-11 176 So. 47 Chip Rhome 6-2 197 Sr.-trKOS 1 Michael Palardy 5-11 176 So. 47 Chip Rhome 6-2 197 Sr.-trDS 59 Nick Guess 6-3 230 Sr.-rs 50 J.R. Carr 5-10 220 So.-rsH 47 Chip Rhome 6-2 197 Sr.-tr 5 Matt Darr 6-1 221 Fr.-rs

>> RETURNERSPos. # Name Ht. Wt. Yr.PR 36 Anthony Anderson 5-11 185 Sr.-rsKR 21 Da’Rick Rogers 6-3 215 So.

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MARSALIS TEAGUEMyCHAL RIVERA MICHAEL PALARDy

50 Raiques Crump RYE-qwez90 Steven Fowlkes FOLKS46 Channing Fugate FEW-get43 Martaze Jackson MAR-tayze70 Ja’Wuan James Juh-WAHN18 Izauea Lanier Eye-ZAY-uh Luh-NEAR56 Curt Maggitt Muh-JITT

20 Rajion Neal RAY-zhon66 Marques Pair Mar-KEES28 Tauren Poole TOR-in30 Shane Reveiz Ruh-VAZE21 Da’Rick Rogers DAY-rick75 JerQuari Schofield Jer-CORE-ee SKOH-field55 Jacques Smith JOCK-kwez

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nUMeRical RosteRNo. Name Pos. 1 Michael Palardy PK/P 2 Naz Oliver DB 3 Zach Allen DB 3 Byron Moore DB 4 Marlin Lane, Jr. RB 5 Matt Darr P 5 Tyler Drummer DB 6 Vincent Dallas WR 7 Nash Nance QB 8 Tyler Bray QB 9 Daryl Vereen LB 9 Doak Raulston QB10 Marsalis Teague DB11 Justin Hunter WR12 Matt Simms QB13 D’Anthony Arnett WR13 Nick Branum DB14 Justin Worley QB15 Janzen Jackson DB17 Brent Brewer DB18 Izauea Lanier DB19 Tyler Coombes DB19 Devrin Young TB20 Rajion Neal TB21 Da’Rick Rogers WR22 Rod Wilks DB23 Prentiss Waggner DB24 Eric Gordon DB24 Deanthonie Summerhill TB25 Art Evans DB26 Robert Yonce DB26 Derrick Brodus PK27 Justin Coleman DB27 Jacob Carter WR28 Tauren Poole RB

No. Name Pos.29 Tyler Page DB29 Tom Smith RB30 Shane Reveiz LB30 Jaron Toney TB31 Tino Thomas DB33 Toney Williams TB34 Herman Lathers LB35 Robert Nelson LB36 Anthony Anderson DB37 Brian Randolph DB38 C.J. Fleming DB39 Ben Bartholomew FB/TE39 Grant Jessen LB40 Austin Johnson LB40 Chris Cates WR41 Dontavis Sapp DB42 Nigel Mitchell-Thornton LB43 Martaze Jackson DL43 Dakota Summers TE44 Maurice Couch DL45 Austin Bolen FB45 A.J. Johnson LB46 Channing Fugate FB47 Pat Martin DB47 Chip Rhome PK/P47 Gregory Grieco LB48 Greg King LB50 Raiques Crump LB50 J.R. Carr DS51 John Propst LB52 Christian Harris LB53 Jake Storey LB54 Jordan Williams DL55 Jacques Smith DL56 Curt Maggitt LB/DL

No. Name Pos. 57 Mack Crowder OL58 Marlon Walls DL59 Nick Guess DS60 Carson Anderson OL64 James Stone OL65 Joseph Ayres DL66 Marques Pair OL67 Jacob Gilliam OL67 Alan Posey OL68 Marcus Jackson OL69 Allan Carson DL70 Ja’Wuan James OL71 Dallas Thomas OL72 Zach Fulton OL73 Darin Gooch OL74 Antonio Richardson OL75 JerQuari Schofield OL76 Daniel Hood DL77 Kyler Kerbyson OL78 Alex Bullard OL80 Corey Miller DL80 Dylan West WR81 Mychal Rivera TE82 Cory Eichholtz WR83 Zach Rogers WR84 Brendan Downs TE85 Matt Milton WR86 Willie Bohannon DL87 Keensen Chambers DL88 Cameron Clear TE90 Steven Fowlkes DL94 Gregory Clark DL95 Arthur Jeffery DL97 Malik Jackson DL99 Ben Martin DL

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No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Exp Hometown (Previous School)18 Izauea Lanier DB 6-1 190 So.-rs JC Gordo, Ala. (East Mississippi [Miss.] CC)34 Herman Lathers LB 6-0 220 Jr.-rs 2L Baton Rouge, La. (Scotlandville)56 Curt Maggitt LB/DL 6-3 215 Fr. HS West Palm Beach, Fla. (Dwyer)99 Ben Martin DL 6-4 265 Sr.-rs 3L Cincinnati, Ohio (La Salle) 47 Pat Martin DB 6-0 205 Fr. HS Greenville, S.C. (J.L. Mann)80 Corey Miller DL 6-3 265 So. 1L Wellford, S.C. (Byrnes)85 Matt Milton WR 6-5 210 So. Sq. Mascoutah, Ill. (Mascoutah)42 Nigel Mitchell-Thornton LB 6-1 235 Jr. 2L Stone Mountain, Ga. (Stephenson) 3 Byron Moore DB 6-1 205 So.-rs JC Carson, Calif. (Los Angeles Harbor [Calif.] CC) 7 Nash Nance QB 6-3 208 Fr.-rs Sq. Calhoun, Ga. (Calhoun)20 Rajion Neal TB 5-11 210 So. 1L Fayetteville, Ga. (Sandy Creek)35 Robert Nelson LB 5-11 210 So.-rs Sq. Stone Mountain, Ga. (Stone Mountain) 2 Naz Oliver DB 5-10 177 So.-rs Sq. Jersey City, N.J. (Saint Peter’s Prep)26 Geraldo Orta DB 6-0 180 Fr. HS Valdosta, Ga. (Lowndes)29 Tyler Page DB 6-3 193 Fr.-rs Sq. Candler, N.C. (Asheville)66 Marques Pair OL 6-5 310 Fr.-rs Sq. Sumter, S.C. (Sumter) 1 Michael Palardy PK/P 5-11 176 So. 1L Coral Springs, Fla. (St. Thomas Aquinas)28 Tauren Poole TB 5-10 215 Sr. 3L Toccoa, Ga. (Stephens County)67 Alan Posey OL 6-6 330 Fr. HS Athens, Ga. (Clarke Central)51 John Propst LB 6-0 225 So. 1L Hoover, Ala. (Hoover)37 Brian Randolph DB 6-0 190 Fr. HS Kennesaw, Ga. (Kell) 9 Doak Raulston QB 6-1 200 So.-tr Sq. Fort Worth, Texas (Louisiana Tech Univ.)30 Shane Reveiz LB 5-10 225 Sr.-rs 1L Farragut (Farragut)47 Chip Rhome PK/P 6-2 197 Sr.-tr Sq. Christiana (Austin Peay State Univ.)74 Antonio Richardson OL 6-6 325 Fr. HS Nashville (Pearl-Cohn)81 Mychal Rivera TE 6-3 254 Jr.-rs 1L Valencia, Calif. (College of the Canyons)21 Da’Rick Rogers WR 6-3 215 So. 1L Calhoun (Calhoun)83 Zach Rogers WR 6-0 180 Jr. 2L Nashville (David Lipscomb)41 Dontavis Sapp DB 6-2 219 So. 1L Valdosta, Ga. (Valdosta)96 Trevarris Saulsberry DL 6-5 280 Fr. HS Gainesville, Fla. (Gainesville)75 JerQuari Schofield OL 6-6 333 So.-rs 1L Aiken, S.C. (South Aiken)12 Matt Simms QB 6-3 210 Sr.-tr 1L Franklin Lakes, N.J. (El Camino [Calif.] CC)55 Jacques Smith DL 6-2 255 So. 1L Ooltewah (Ooltewah)29 Tom Smith TB 5-11 205 Fr. HS Apopka, Fla. (Apopka)64 James Stone OL 6-3 308 So. 1L Nashville (Maplewood)53 Jake Storey LB 5-10 215 Sr.-rs 2L Titusville, Fla. (Astronaut)24 Deanthonie Summerhill TB 5-9 199 Fr.-rs Sq. Tuscumbia, Ala. (Deshler)43 Dakota Summers TE 6-3 232 Fr.-rs Sq. Camden (Central)10 Marsalis Teague DB 5-10 185 Jr. 2L Paris (Henry County)71 Dallas Thomas OL 6-5 305 Jr.-rs 2L Baton Rouge, La. (Scotlandville)31 Tino Thomas DB 6-0 200 Fr. HS Memphis (Melrose)30 Jaron Toney TB 5-10 180 Fr.-rs Sq. Alcoa (Alcoa) 9 Daryl Vereen LB 5-11 215 Sr.-rs 3L Charlotte, N.C. (North Mecklenburg)23 Prentiss Waggner DB 6-2 185 Jr.-rs 2L Clinton, La. (Clinton)58 Marlon Walls DL 6-2 281 So.-rs 1L Olive Branch, Miss. (Hargrave [Va.] Military Academy)80 Dylan West WR 6-1 181 Fr.-rs Sq. Oneida (Oneida)22 Rod Wilks DB 6-0 214 Jr.-rs 1L Smyrna (Smyrna)54 Jordan Williams DL 6-5 240 Fr. HS Gainesville, Fla. (Gainesville)33 Toney Williams TB 6-0 220 So.-rs Sq. Alpharetta, Ga. (Milton)14 Justin Worley QB 6-4 200 Fr. HS Rock Hill, S.C. (Northwestern)26 Robert Yonce DB 6-0 192 Jr.-rs Sq. Wytheville, Va. (George Wythe)19 Devrin Young TB 5-8 165 Fr. HS Knoxville (Bearden)

COACHInG sTAFF

Derek DooleyHead Coach

Charlie BaggettAssistant Head CoachWide Receivers

Jim ChaneyOffensive CoordinatorRunning Backs

Justin WilcoxDefensive Coordinator

Hary HiestandOffensive Line

Darin HinshawQuarterbacks

Terry JosephDefensive BacksRecruiting Coordinator

Eric RussellSpecial Teams Coord.Tight Ends

Lance ThompsonDefensive Line

Ron McKeeferyStrength Coach

Peter SirmonLinebackers

Chino FontenetteGrad. Assistant/Offense

Schirra FieldsGrad. Assistant/Defense

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TIGHT ENDSMychal Rivera*

TACKLESJaWuan James*Dallas Thomas**

GUARDSZach Fulton*JerQuari Schofield*

CENTERSDarin Gooch*James Stone*

QUARTERBACKSTyler Bray*Matt Simms*

FULLBACKSChanning Fugate*+Ben Bartholomew**

WIDE RECEIVERS++Cory Eichholtz*Justin Hunter*Da’Rick Rogers*Zach Rogers**

TAILBACKSRajion Neal*Tauren Poole***

ENDSWillie Bohannon**Jacques Smith* ++Marlon Walls*#Ben Martin*** TACKLESJoseph Ayres*Malik Jackson*Corey Miller*

LINEBACKERS Raiques Crump*Austin Johnson***++Greg King*Herman Lathers**N. Mitchell-Thornton**John Propst*++Shane Reveiz*Jake Storey**Daryl Vereen***

DEFENSIVE BACKSAnthony Anderson**Brent Brewer*Art Evans***Eric Gordon*Janzen Jackson**Dontavis Sapp*Marsalis Teague**Prentiss Waggner**++Rod Wilks*

Michael Palardy(Placekicker/Punter)*

Nick Guess (Snapper)* #Lettered in 2007, 08, 09+Lettered in 2008, 09++Lettered in 2009

OFFENSE (7)FB Kevin Cooper***WR Gerald Jones****WR Denarius Moore****TB David Oku**C Cody Pope*OG Jarrod Shaw***TE Luke Stocker****

DEFENSE (10)DT Minor Bowens* (Ser.)LB Savion Frazier****DT Montori Hughes**LB Nick Reveiz****DT Rae Sykes*DT Victor Thomas**LB L.Thompson****DE Chris Walker****DE Gerald Williams***DB Tyler Wolf**

SPECIALISTS (2)P Chad Cunningham****PK Daniel Lincoln****

sTARTERs RETURnInG/LOsT

sTARTERs RETURnInG: 13>> OFFENSE (7): LT Dallas Thomas (Jr., 6-5, 299)RG Zach Fulton (So., 6-5, 334)C James Stone (So., 6-3, 307)RT Ja’Wuan James (So., 6-6, 330)QB Tyler Bray (So., 6-6, 195)TB Tauren Poole (Sr., 5-10, 208)FB Channing Fugate (So., 6-1, 251)

>> DEFENSE (6): DT Malik Jackson (Sr., 6-5, 262)LB Herman Lathers (Jr., 6-0, 219)CB Marsalis Teague (Jr., 5-10, 175)CB Prentiss Waggner (Jr., 6-2, 175)S Brent Brewer (So., 6-1, 207)S Janzen Jackson (Jr., 6-0, 180)

>> SPECIALISTS (0):

sTARTERs LOsT: 11>> OFFENSE (4): TE Luke Stocker (Sr., 6-6, 253)RG Jarrod Shaw (Sr., 6-4, 331)WR Gerald Jones (Sr., 6-0, 195)WR Denarius Moore (Sr., 6-1, 194)

>> DEFENSE (5): DE Gerald Williams (Sr., 6-3, 250)NT Victor Thomas (Sr. 6-3, 293)DE Chris Walker (Sr., 6-3, 245)LB LaMarcus Thompson (Sr., 6-1, 228)LB Nick Reveiz (Sr. 5-10, 224)

>> SPECIALISTS (2): PK Daniel Lincoln (Sr., 6-0, 210)P Chad Cunningham (Sr., 6-2, 210)

LETTERMEn RETURnInG/LOsT>> LETTERMEN RETURNING (44)OFFENSE (17)

DEFENSE (25)

SPECIALISTS (2)

>> LETTERMEN LOST (19)

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ALABAMA (8)Birmingham – Raiques CrumpDemopolis – Martaze JacksonFlorence – Carson AndersonGordo – Izauea LanierHoover – John PropstMobile – Willie BohannonOxford – Allan CarsonTuscumbia – Deanthonie Summerhill

CALIFORnIA (6)Bakersfield – Matt DarrCarson – Byron MooreKingsburg – Tyler BrayLomita – J.R. CarrNorthridge – Malik JacksonValencia – Mychal Rivera

FLORIDA (11)Apopka – Tom SmithCoral Springs – Michael PalardyDaytona Beach – Marlin Lane, Jr.Gainesville – Trevarris Saulsberry, Jor-dan WilliamsLakeland – Art EvansOrlando – Maurice Couch

Sarasota – Arthur JefferyTitusville – Jake StoreyVero Beach – Marcus JacksonWest Palm Beach – Curt Maggitt

GEORGIA (18)Alpharetta – Toney WilliamsAthens – Alan PoseyBrunswick – Justin ColemanCalhoun – Nash Nance, Da’Rick RogersCollege Park – Steven FowlkesEllenwood – Vincent DallasFayetteville – Rajion NealGainesville – A.J. JohnsonKennesaw – Brian RandolphStone Mountain – Nigel Mitchell-Thorn-ton, Robert NelsonSuwanee – Ja’Wuan JamesToccoa – Tauren PooleTyrone – Brent BrewerValdosta – Dontavis SappWarner Robins – Gregory ClarkWoodstock – Christian Harris

KEnTUCKY (1)Jackson – Channing Fugate

LOUIsIAnA (4)Baton Rouge – Herman Lathers, Dallas ThomasClinton – Prentiss WaggnerLake Charles – Janzen Jackson

ILLInOIs (2)Homewood – Zach FultonMascoutah – Matt Milton

MICHIGAn (1)Saginaw – DeAnthony Arnett

MIssIssIPPI (1)Olive Branch – Marlon Walls

nEVADA (1)Reno – Darin Gooch

nEW JERsEY (2)Franklin Lakes – Matt SimmsJersey City – Naz Oliver

nORTH CAROLInA (3)Candler – Tyler PageCharlotte – Daryl VereenHickory – Austin Johnson

OHIO (1)Cincinnati – Ben Martin

sOUTH CAROLInA (6)Aiken – JerQuari SchofieldGreenville – Keensen Chambers, Pat MartinRock Hill – Justin WorleySumter – Marques PairWellford – Corey Miller

TEnnEssEE (37)Alcoa – Jaron ToneyBristol – Mack Crowder, Brendan DownsCamden – Dakota SummersChristiana – Chip Rhome Cordova – Grant JessenFarragut – Shane ReveizFranklin – Alex Bullard

Knoxville – Zack Allen, Anthony Ander-son, Joseph Ayres, Austin Bolen, Nick Branum, Chris Cates, Cory Eichholtz, Ja-cob Gilliam, Gregory Grieco, Nick Guess, Daniel Hood, Kyler Kerbyson, Devrin YoungLebanon – Tyler CoombesMaryville – Derrick BrodusMemphis – Cameron Clear, Greg King, Tino ThomasNashville – Ben Bartholomew, Jacob Carter, Eric Gordon, Antonio Richardson, Zach Rogers, James StoneOneida – Dylan WestOoltewah – Jacques SmithParis – Marsalis TeaguePowell – Tyler DrummerSmyrna – Rod Wilks

TExAs (1)Fort Worth – Doak Raulston

VIRGInIA (3)Richmond – C.J. FlemingVirginia Beach – Justin HunterWytheville – Robert Yonce

WHERE On EARTH? The Vols represent 17 States

17 States that current Vols on the roster call home.

6 States that serve as home for at least five Volunteers: Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee.

34.9 Percentage of the team from the state of Tennessee.

9 Home cities of at least two Vols: Knoxville (14); Nashville (6); Memphis (3); Baton Rouge, La. (2); Bristol (2); Calhoun, Ga. (2); Gainesville, Fla. (2); Greenville, S.C. (2); Stone Mountain, Ga. (2).

GEOGRAPHY BY THE nUMBERs

>> State-by-State BreakdownNo. State37 Tennessee18 Georgia11 Florida8 Alabama6 California; South Carolina

No. State4 Louisiana3 North Carolina; Virginia2 Illinois; New Jersey1 Kentucky; Michigan; Mississippi; Nevada; Ohio; Texas

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MOnTAnAGRIzzLIES

CInCInnATIBEARCATS

FLORIDAGATORS

sEPT. 3KnOxVILLE

>>QUICK FACTsName: University of MontanaLocation: Missoula, Mont.Founded/Enrollment: 1893/15,642Colors: Copper, Silver, Gold and MaroonStadium: Washington-Grizzly (25,217)Conference: Big Sky

>>AT A GLAnCEHead Coach: Robin Pflugrad (2nd season)Career Record/at UM: 7-4/SameSeries: First meetingAt Knoxville: SameLast Meeting: N/A2010 Overall Record: 7-42010 Conf. Record/Finish: 5-3/t-3rd2010 Bowl/Final Rank: NoneLettermen Ret./Lost: 45/14Starters Ret./Lost: 16/8

>>MEDIA InFOMedia Contact: Dave GuffeyPhone: (406) 243-5402Email: [email protected] Site: montanagrizzlies.com

>>2011 sCHEDULESept. 3 at TennesseeSept. 10 Cal PolySept. 17 Eastern WashingtonSept. 24 at Sacramento StateOct. 1 Northern ColoradoOct. 8 at Idaho StateOct. 15 Portland StateOct. 22 at Northern ArizonaOct. 29 Weber StateNov. 5 Western OregonNov. 19 at Montana State

sEPT. 10KnOxVILLE

>>QUICK FACTsName: University of CincinnatiLocation: Cincinnati, OhioFounded/Enrollment: 1819/41,357Colors: Red and BlackStadium: Nippert Stadium (35,000)Conference: BIG EAST

>>AT A GLAnCEHead Coach: Butch Jones (2nd season)Career Record/at UC: 31-21/4-8Series: 4-1 UTAt Knoxville: SameLast Meeting: W, 40-0, 9/26/19922010 Overall Record: 4-82010 Conf. Record/Finish: 2-5/7th2010 Bowl/Final Rank: NoneLettermen Ret./Lost: 51/14Starters Ret./Lost: 18/7

>>MEDIA InFOMedia Contact: Ryan KoslenPhone: (513) 497-3132Email: [email protected] Site: gobearcats.com

>>2011 sCHEDULESept. 1 Austin PeaySept. 10 at TennesseeSept. 17 AkronSept. 22 NC StateOct. 1 at Miami (Ohio)Oct. 15 LouisvilleOct. 22 at USFNov. 5 at PittsburghNov. 12 West VirginiaNov. 19 at RutgersNov. 26 at SyracuseDec. 3 Connecticut

sEPT. 17GAInEsVILLE, FLA.

>>QUICK FACTsName: University of FloridaLocation: Gainesville, Fla.Founded/Enrollment: 1853/52,271Colors: Orange and BlueStadium: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (88,548)Conference: Southeastern (East)

>>AT A GLAnCEHead Coach: Will Muschamp (1st season)Career Record/at UF: 0-0/SameSeries: 21-19 UFAt Gainesville: 10-5 UFLast Meeting: L, 17-31, 9/18/20102010 Overall Record: 8-52010 Conf. Record/Finish: 4-4/2nd East2010 Bowl/Final Rank: Outback (W, 37-24, vs. Penn St.)/NRLettermen Ret./Lost: 45/24Starters Ret./Lost: 13/11

>>MEDIA InFOMedia Contact: Steve McClainPhone: (352) 375-4683Email: [email protected] Site: gatorzone.com

>>2011 sCHEDULESept. 3 Florida AtlanticSept. 10 UABSept. 17 TennesseeSept. 24 at KentuckyOct. 1 AlabamaOct. 8 at LSUOct. 15 at AuburnOct. 29 Georgia (Jacksonville, Fla.)Nov. 5 VanderbiltNov. 12 at South CarolinaNov. 19 FurmanNov. 26 Florida State

BUFFALOBULLS

OCT. 1KnOxVILLE

>>QUICK FACTsName: University of BuffaloLocation: Buffalo, N.Y.Founded/Enrollment: 1846/28,054Colors: Royal Blue and WhiteStadium: UB Stadium (29,013)Conference: Mid-American (East)

>>AT A GLAnCEHead Coach: Jeff Quinn (2nd season)Career Record/at UB: 2-10/SameSeries: First meetingAt Knoxville: SameLast Meeting: N/A2010 Overall Record: 2-102010 Conf. Record/Finish: 1-7/t-5th East2010 Bowl/Final Rank: NoneLettermen Ret./Lost: 50/19Starters Ret./Lost: 12/9

>>MEDIA InFOMedia Contact: Paul VecchioPhone: (716) 645-6761Email: [email protected] Site: buffalobulls.com

>>2011 sCHEDULESept. 3 at PittsburghSept. 10 Stony BrookSept. 17 at Ball StateSept. 24 ConnecticutOct. 1 at TennesseeOct. 8 OhioOct. 15 at TempleOct. 22 Northern IllinoisOct. 29 at Miami (Ohio)Nov. 12 at Eastern MichiganNov. 19 AkronNov. 25 Bowling Green

GEORGIABULLDOGS

OCT. 8KnOxVILLE

>>QUICK FACTsName: University of GeorgiaLocation: Athens, Ga.Founded/Enrollment: 1785/34,885Colors: Red and BlackStadium: Sanford Stadium (92,746)Conference: Southeastern (East)

>>AT A GLAnCEHead Coach: Mark Richt (11th season)Career Record/at UGA: 96-34/SameSeries: 21-17-2 UTAt Knoxville: 11-8-1 UTLast Meeting: L, 14-41, 10/9/20102010 Overall Record: 6-72010 Conf. Record/Finish: 3-5/t-3rd East2010 Bowl/Final Rank: Liberty (L, 6-10 vs. UCF)/NRLettermen Ret./Lost: 46/25Starters Ret./Lost: 15/9

>>MEDIA InFOMedia Contact: Claude FeltonPhone: (706) 542-1621Email: [email protected] Site: georgiadogs.com

>>2011 sCHEDULESept. 3 Boise State (Atlanta)Sept. 10 South CarolinaSept. 17 Coastal CarolinaSept. 24 at MississippiOct. 1 Mississippi StateOct. 8 at TennesseeOct. 15 at VanderbiltOct. 29 Florida (Jacksonville, Fla.)Nov. 5 New Mexico StateNov. 12 AuburnNov. 19 KentuckyNov. 26 at Georgia Tech

LsUTIGERS

OCT. 15KnOxVILLE

>>QUICK FACTsName: Louisiana State UniversityLocation: Baton Rouge, La.Founded/Enrollment: 1860/28,771Colors: Purple and GoldStadium: Tiger Stadium (92,400)Conference: Southeastern (West)

>>AT A GLAnCEHead Coach: Les Miles (11th season)Career Record/at LSU: 90-38/62-17Series: 20-8-3 UTAt Knoxville: 11-2-1 UTLast Meeting: L, 14-16, 10/2/20102010 Overall Record: 11-22010 Conf. Record/Finish: 6-2/t-2nd West2010 Bowl/Final Rank: Cotton (W, 41-24 vs. Texas A&M)/AP-8, Coaches-8Lettermen Ret./Lost: 52/19Starters Ret./Lost: 16/9

>>MEDIA InFOMedia Contact: Michael BonnettePhone: (225) 578-8226Email: [email protected] Site: lsusports.net

>>2011 sCHEDULESept. 3 Oregon (Arlington, Texas)Sept. 10 Northwestern StateSept. 15 at Mississippi StateSept. 24 at West VirginiaOct. 1 KentuckyOct. 8 FloridaOct. 15 at TennesseeOct. 22 AuburnNov. 5 at AlabamaNov. 12 Western KentuckyNov. 19 at MississippiNov. 25 Arkansas

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OCT. 22TUsCALOOsA, ALA.

>>QUICK FACTsName: University of AlabamaLocation: Tuscaloosa, Ala.Founded/Enrollment: 1831/30,232Colors: Crimson and WhiteStadium: Bryant-Denny Stadium (101,821)Conference: Southeastern (West)

>>AT A GLAnCEHead Coach: Nick Saban (5th season)Career Record/at UA: 129-53-1/38-11Series: 47-38-7 UAAt Tuscaloosa: 5-4 UALast Meeting: L, 10-41, 10/23/20102010 Overall Record: 10-32010 Conf. Record/Finish: 5-3/4th West2010 Bowl/Final Rank: Capital One (W, 49-7 vs. Michigan St.)/AP-10, Coaches-11Lettermen Ret./Lost: 53/13Starters Ret./Lost: 18/7

>>MEDIA InFOMedia Contact: Jeff PurintonPhone: (205) 348-6084Email: [email protected] Site: rolltide.com

>>2011 sCHEDULESept. 3 Kent StateSept. 10 at Penn StateSept. 17 North TexasSept. 24 ArkansasOct. 1 at FloridaOct. 8 VanderbiltOct. 15 at MississippiOct. 22 TennesseeNov. 5 LSUNov. 12 at Mississippi StateNov. 19 Georgia SouthernNov. 26 at Auburn

sOUTH CAROLInAGAMECOCKS

OCT. 29KnOxVILLE

>>QUICK FACTsName: University of South CarolinaLocation: Columbia, S.C.Founded/Enrollment: 1801/28,481Colors: Garnet and BlackStadium: Williams-Brice Stadium (80,250)Conference: Southeastern (East)

>>AT A GLAnCEHead Coach: Steve Spurrier (7th season)Career Record/at USC: 186-73-2/44-33Series: 22-5-2 UTAt Knoxville: 14-1 UTLast Meeting: L, 24-38, 10/30/20102010 Overall Record: 9-52010 Conf. Record/Finish: 5-3/1st East2010 Bowl/Final Rank: Chick-fil-A (L, 17-26 vs. Florida St.)/AP-22, Coaches-22Lettermen Ret./Lost: 48/20Starters Ret./Lost: 13/11

>>MEDIA InFOMedia Contact: Steve FinkPhone: (803) 777-7987Email: [email protected] Site: gamecocksonline.com

>>2011 sCHEDULESept. 3 East CarolinaSept. 10 at GeorgiaSept. 17 NavySept. 24 VanderbiltOct. 1 AuburnOct. 8 KentuckyOct. 15 at Mississippi StateOct. 29 at TennesseeNov. 5 at ArkansasNov. 12 FloridaNov. 19 The CitadelNov. 26 Clemson

MIDDLE TEnnEssEEBLUE RAIDERS

nOV. 5KnOxVILLE

>>QUICK FACTsName: Middle Tennessee State UniversityLocation: MurfreesboroFounded/Enrollment: 1911/26,430Colors: Royal Blue and WhiteStadium: Floyd Stadium (30,788)Conference: Sun Belt

>>AT A GLAnCEHead Coach: Rick Stockstill (6th season)Career Record/at MTSU: 33-30/SameSeries: 1-0 UTAt Knoxville: SameLast Meeting: W, 26-3, 9/7/20022010 Overall Record: 6-72010 Conf. Record/Finish: 5-3/3rd2010 Bowl/Final Rank: GoDaddy.com (L, 21-35 vs. Miami (Ohio)/NRLettermen Ret./Lost: 50/17Starters Ret./Lost: 10/12

>>MEDIA InFOMedia Contact: Mark OwensPhone: (615) 898-5057Email: [email protected] Site: goblueraiders.com

>>2011 sCHEDULESept. 3 at PurdueSept. 10 Georgia TechSept. 24 at TroyOct. 1 MemphisOct. 6 Western KentuckyOct. 22 at Florida AtlanticOct. 29 LouisianaNov. 5 at TennesseeNov. 12 at Lousiana-MonroeNov. 19 Arkansas StateNov. 26 Florida InternationalDec. 3 at North Texas

ARKAnsAsRAzORBACKS

nOV. 12FAYETTEVILLE, ARK.

>>QUICK FACTsName: University of ArkansasLocation: Fayetteville, Ark.Founded/Enrollment: 1871/19,849Colors: Cardinal and WhiteStadium: Razorback Stadium (72,000)Conference: Southeastern (West)

>>AT A GLAnCEHead Coach: Bobby Petrino (4th season)Career Record/at UA: 64-24/23-15Series: 13-3-0 UTAt Fayetteville: 2-2Last Meeting: W, 34-13, 11/10/20072010 Overall Record: 10-32010 Conf. Record/Finish: 6-2/t-2nd West2010 Bowl/Final Rank: Sugar (L, 26-31 vs. Ohio St.)/AP-12, Coaches-12Lettermen Ret./Lost: 47/22Starters Ret./Lost: 15/9

>>MEDIA InFOMedia Contact: Zack HigbeePhone: (479) 575-5786Email: [email protected] Site: ArkansasRazorbacks.com

>>2011 sCHEDULESept. 3 Missouri StateSept. 10 New MexicoSept. 17 TroySept. 24 at AlabamaOct. 1 at Texas A&MOct. 8 AuburnOct. 22 at MississippiOct. 29 at VanderbiltNov. 5 South CarolinaNov. 12 TennesseeNov. 19 Mississippi StateNov. 25 at LSU

VAnDERBILTCOMMODORES

nOV. 19KnOxVILLE

>>QUICK FACTsName: Vanderbilt UniversityLocation: NashvilleFounded/Enrollment: 1873/12,714Colors: Black and GoldStadium: Vanderbilt Stadium (39,773)Conference: Southeastern (East)

>>AT A GLAnCEHead Coach: James Franklin (1st season)Career Record/at VU: 0-0/SameSeries: 72-27-5 UTAt Knoxville: 36-10-1 UTLast Meeting: W, 24-10, 11/20/20102010 Overall Record: 2-102010 Conf. Record/Finish: 1-7/6th East2010 Bowl/Final Rank: NoneLettermen Ret./Lost: 51/16Starters Ret./Lost: 21/3

>>MEDIA InFOMedia Contact: Larry LeathersPhone: (615) 343-6437Email: [email protected] Site: vucommodores.com

>>2011 sCHEDULESept. 3 ElonSept. 10 ConnecticutSept. 17 MississippiSept. 24 at South CarolinaOct. 8 at AlabamaOct. 15 GeorgiaOct. 22 ArmyOct. 29 ArkansasNov. 5 at FloridaNov. 12 KentuckyNov. 19 at TennesseeNov. 26 at Wake Forest

KEnTUCKYWILDCATS

nOV. 26LExInGTOn, KY.

>>QUICK FACTsName: University of KentuckyLocation: Lexington, Ky.Founded/Enrollment: 1865/27,000Colors: Blue and WhiteStadium: Commonwealth Stadium (67,942)Conference: Southeastern (East)

>>AT A GLAnCEHead Coach: Joker Phillips (2nd season)Career Record/at UK: 6-7/SameSeries: 74-23-9 UTAt Lexington: 35-13-3 UTLast Meeting: W, 24-14, 11/27/20102010 Overall Record: 6-72010 Conf. Record/Finish: 2-6/5th East2010 Bowl/Final Rank: Compass (L, 10-27 vs. Pittsburgh)/NRLettermen Ret./Lost: 53/20Starters Ret./Lost: 17/7

>>MEDIA InFOMedia Contact: Tony NeelyPhone: (859) 257-3838Email: [email protected] Site: ukathletics.com

>>2011 sCHEDULESept. 3 Western Ky. (Nashville)Sept. 10 Central MichiganSept. 17 LouisvilleSept. 24 FloridaOct. 1 at LSUOct. 8 at South CarolinaOct. 22 Jacksonville StateOct. 29 Mississippi StateNov. 5 MississippiNov. 12 at VanderbiltNov. 19 at GeorgiaNov. 26 Tennessee

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>> Montana First all-time meeting. Tennessee’s first all-time meeting against any mem-

ber of the currently constructed Big Sky conference. The Vols have won their last two season openers and

are 84-24-6 (.763) all-time. Tennessee has also won its past 16 home openers

and is 90-18-5 (.819) all-time. The Vols are 14-0 against teams currently not in a

BCS conference. Vols’ earliest season opener since 2008 (9/1 vs. UCLA)

and earliest home opener since 2006 (9/2 vs. California).

>> CincinnatiAll-Time Series: 4-1-0All-Time Results: 1904 Knoxville L 0-351919 Knoxville W 33-121941 Knoxville W 21-61942 Knoxville W 34-121992 Knoxville W 40-0 The Vols are 4-1 all-time vs. the Bearcats, including

wins in their last four meetings. All five contests have been played in Knoxville. First game for UT against a member of the currently

constructed BIG EAST since a 35-14 win against Rutgers, Sept. 28, 2002. All-time, the Vols are 15-4 (.789) against current BIG

EAST members. Cincinnati’s 18 returning starters are tied for the

second-most that the Vols will face in 2011. Cincinnati opens its season vs. Austin Peay on Sept.

1, giving the Bearcats nine days in between their Sept. 10 date with the Vols. That marks the longest layover that any of UT’s non-conference opponents will have before playing the Vols.

>> FloridaAll-Time Series: 19-21-0at Knoxville: 11-10at Gainesville: 5-10Neutral: 3-1Biggest Win: 42 points (45-3; 1990 in Knoxville)Biggest Loss: 39 points (59-20; 2007 in Gainesville)Longest Winning Streak: 10 games (1916-53)Longest Losing Streak: 6 games (2005-Pres.)Current Streak: Florida 6 gamesLast 20 Results: 1991 Gainesville L 18-351992 Knoxville W 31-141993 Gainesville L 34-411994 Knoxville L 0-311995 Gainesville L 37-621996 Knoxville L 29-351997 Gainesville L 20-33

1998 Knoxville (OT) W 20-171999 Gainesville L 21-232000 Knoxville L 23-272001 Gainesville W 34-322002 Knoxville L 13-302003 Gainesville W 24-102004 Knoxville W 30-282005 Gainesville L 7-162006 Knoxville L 20-212007 Gainesville L 20-592008 Knoxville L 6-302009 Gainesville L 13-232010 Knoxville L 17-31 The Gators will open the season at home vs. Florida

Atlantic and UAB before playing host to the Vols. Florida has won the last six meetings to take a 21-19

series lead. The Vols last defeated the Gators, 30-28, at home in 2004 while also winning in Gainesville, 24-10, in 2003. Florida’s 13 returning starters are tied for the lowest

total of any SEC opponent that the Vols will face this sea-son, while the Gators’ 45 returning lettermen are tied for the lowest figure overall of any team on UT’s schedule. Will Muschamp enters his first season as Florida’s

head coach. Tennessee is 4-3 against Florida when the Gators take the field with a first-year head coach. Wide receiver Justin Hunter collected his first ca-

reer touchdown against the Gators in 2010 (9/18), a 35-yarder.

>> Buffalo First all-time meeting. The Bulls are UT’s second non-conference op-

ponent to open October since 1995. The only other non-SEC team to begin UT’s October schedule in that period was Northern Illinois, also from the Mid-American Conference, in 2008. The Vols are 5-0 against current MAC teams all-

time, including recent wins vs. Ohio in 2009 and Northern Illinois in 2008. Buffalo’s 2-10 record in 2010 tied Vanderbilt for

the worst of any 2011 UT opponent. This game opens a three-game homestand, UT’s

longest of the season.

>> GeorgiaAll-Time Series: 21-17-2at Knoxville: 11-8-1at Athens: 10-9-1Biggest Win: 46 points (46-0; 1936 in Athens)Biggest Loss: 44 points (44-0; 1981 in Athens)Longest Winning Streak: 9 games (1989-99)Longest Losing Streak: 5 games (1909-24)Current Streak: Georgia 1 game

Last 20 Results: 1989 Knoxville W 17-141992 Athens W 34-311993 Knoxville W 38-61994 Athens W 41-231995 Knoxville W 30-271996 Athens W 29-171997 Knoxville W 38-131998 Athens W 22-31999 Knoxville W 37-202000 Athens L 10-212001 Knoxville L 24-262002 Athens L 13-182003 Knoxville L 14-412004 Athens W 19-142005 Knoxville L 14-272006 Athens W 51-332007 Knoxville W 35-142008 Athens L 14-262009 Knoxville W 45-192010 Athens L 14-41 The Vols and Bulldogs have swapped victories since

2007, with the home team winning each time. UT hosts UGA this season and holds an 11-8-1 record against the Bulldogs in Knoxville. UT will look to avenge its most lopsided road loss

last season at Georgia (14-41). Tennessee owns a 21-17-2 all-time mark against

Georgia. Four of the last five meetings have been decided by

at least 18 points. Georgia will play in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game

against Boise State in Atlanta, Sept. 3. UT’s 26-point victory against Georgia (45-19) is the

Bulldogs’ largest loss in the past two seasons. Mark Richt, in his 11th season at Georgia, is tied as

the longest tenured coach at his respective school of any of UT’s opponents.

>> LSUAll-Time Series: 20-8-3at Knoxville: 11-2-1at Baton Rouge: 8-4-2Bowl Game: 1-0SEC Championship: 0-2Biggest Win: 28 points (28-0, 1940 in Knoxville)Biggest Loss: 25 points (34-9, 1988 in Knoxville)Longest Winning Streak: 10 games (1934-59)Longest Losing Streak: 3 games (2006-2010)Current Streak: LSU 3 gamesLast 20 Results: 1953 Knoxville W 32-141959 Knoxville W 14-131964 Baton Rouge T 3-31967 Knoxville W 17-141972 Houston W 24-171974 Baton Rouge L 10-20

1975 Knoxville W 24-101982 Baton Rouge T 24-241983 Knoxville W 20-61988 Knoxville L 9-341989 Baton Rouge W 45-391992 Baton Rouge W 20-01993 Knoxville W 42-202000 Baton Rouge (OT) L 31-382001 Knoxville W 26-182001 Atlanta L 20-312005 Baton Rouge (OT) W 30-272006 Knoxville L 24-282007 Atlanta L 21-142010 Baton Rouge L 14-16 This mid-October meeting in Knoxville is likely to

be one of the most highly-anticipated match-ups of the season for the Vols after last season’s heartbreaking 16-14 loss at LSU. After the clock read 0:00 with the score-board in UT’s favor, the Vols were penalized for having too many men on the field during the final play. With one last shot, LSU’s Stevan Ridley plunged into the end zone with no time on the clock as the TIgers escaped with a two-point victory. Despite last season’s loss, the Vols own a 20-8-3

record all-time against LSU, including a 11-2-1 mark in Knoxville. LSU has won three consecutive meetings with UT,

including a 28-24 triumph in Knoxville in 2006. Previ-ously, the Tigers hadn’t won at Neyland Stadium since 1988. Les Miles, in his 11th season at LSU, is tied as the

longest tenured coach at his respective school of any of UT’s opponents. LSU opens the season Sept. 3 against Oregon in the

Cowboys Classic game at Cowboys Stadium in Arling-ton, Texas. The Tigers finished with the highest final 2010 poll

rankings of any of UT’s 2011 opponents, placing eighth in both the Associated Press and Coaches’ polls.

>> AlabamaAll-Time Series: 38-48-7at Knoxville: 20-22-1at Tuscaloosa: 4-5at Birmingham: 14-21-6Biggest Win: 27 points (41-14; 1969 and 1995, both in Birmingham)Biggest Loss: 51 points (51-0; 1906 in Birmingham)Longest Winning Streak: 7 games (1995-2001)Longest Losing Streak: 11 games (1971-81)Current Streak: Alabama 4 gamesLast 20 Results: 1991 Birmingham L 19-241992 Knoxville L 10-171993 Birmingham* T 17-171994 Knoxville L 13-17

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1995 Birmingham W 41-141996 Knoxville W 20-131997 Birmingham W 38-211998 Knoxville W 35-181999 Tuscaloosa W 21-72000 Knoxville W 20-102001 Tuscaloosa W 35-242002 Knoxville L 14-342003 Tuscaloosa (5OT) W 51-432004 Knoxville W 17-132005 Tuscaloosa L 3-62006 Knoxville W 16-132007 Tuscaloosa L 14-412008 Knoxville L 9-292009 Tuscaloosa L 10-122010 Knoxville L 10-41* Game later forfeited to Tennessee as a result of NCAA sanctions. Alabama has won four consecutive meetings and

leads the all-time series 47-38-7, including a slight 5-4 edge in Tuscaloosa. The Vols’ last victory in Tuscaloosa came in a five-

overtime effort, a 51-43 win in 2003. Alabama’s Bryant-Denny Stadium ranks as the fifth-

largest collegiate football stadium in the country with a capacity of 101,821. Outside of Neyland Stadium, it’s the largest venue that Tennessee will play at in 2011. The Tide’s 53 returning lettermen are tied for the most

UT will face this season, while their 18 returning starters rank tied as the second most on UT’s schedule. Tailback Tauren Poole became the first individual

to rush for more than 100 yards against Alabama in 41 games and was the only one to accomplish the feat last season. Poole had 117 yards, including a career-long 59-yard TD rush in the first quarter.

>> South CarolinaAll-Time Series: 22-5-2at Knoxville: 14-1at Columbia: 8-4-2Biggest Win: 54 points (54-0; 1929 in Knoxville)Biggest Loss: 24 points (24-0; 1903 in Columbia)Longest Winning Streak: 12 games (1993-2004)Longest Losing Streak: 1 game (multiple times)Current Streak: South Carolina 1 gameLast 20 Results: 1971 Knoxville W 35-61992 Columbia L 23-241993 Knoxville W 55-31994 Columbia W 31-221995 Knoxville W 56-211996 Columbia W 31-141997 Knoxville W 22-71998 Columbia W 49-141999 Knoxville W 30-72000 Columbia W 17-142001 Knoxville W 17-102002 Columbia W 18-10

2003 Knoxville (OT) W 23-202004 Columbia W 43-292005 Knoxville L 15-162006 Columbia W 31-242007 Knoxville W 27-242008 Columbia L 6-272009 Knoxville W 31-132010 Columbia L 24-38 The Vols and Gamecocks have traded wins since

2007, with the home team prevailing each time. UT hosts USC this season and holds a 14-1 record against the Gamecocks in Knoxville. South Carolina’s lone win in Knoxville was a 16-15 vic-

tory in 2005. Overall, the Vols lead the all-time series 22-5-2. USC head coach Steve Spurrier is the winningest

coach on Tennessee’s schedule with 186 victories. The Gamecocks have an open date the week prior

to their trip to Knoxville (Oct. 22), giving them a 14-day break in between games, the longest any UT opponent has in 2011 prior to playing the Vols. USC’s 13 returning starters are tied for the lowest

total of any SEC opponent that the Vols will face this season.

>> Middle TennesseeAll-Time Series: 1-0-0 The Vols and Blue Raiders have met just once, a 26-3

UT victory in 2002 in Knoxville. The Vols have won nine straight games against in-state opponents. Tennessee is 6-0 against current members of the

Sun Belt conference. The Vols are 14-0 against teams currently not in a

BCS conference. MTSU is UT’s only non-conference opponent who

played in a bowl game last season, participating in the GoDaddy.com Bowl, but falling 35-21 to Miami (Ohio). The Blue Raiders return just 10 starters, the fewest of

any Vols’ competitor.All-Time Results: 2002 Knoxville W 26-3

>> ArkansasAll-Time Series: 13-3-0at Knoxville: 6-1at Fayetteville: 2-2at Little Rock: 3-0Bowl Games: 2-0Biggest Win: 43 points (63-20; 2000 in Knoxville)Biggest Loss: 17 points (31-14; 2006 in Fayetteville)Longest Winning Streak: 6 games (1993-98)Longest Losing Streak: 1 gameCurrent Streak: Tennessee 1 gameAll-Time Results: 1907 Little Rock W 14-21971 Memphis W 14-131990 Dallas W 31-271992 Knoxville L 24-251993 Little Rock W 28-14

1994 Knoxville W 38-211995 Fayetteville W 49-311996 Knoxville W 55-141997 Little Rock W 30-221998 Knoxville W 28-241999 Fayetteville L 24-282000 Knoxville W 63-202001 Fayetteville W 13-32002 Knoxville (6OT) W 41-382006 Fayetteville L 14-312007 Knoxville W 34-13 Tennessee will travel to Fayetteville, Ark. for the first

time since 2006, where the Vols are 2-2 against the Ra-zorbacks. All-time, UT leads the series 13-3. The Vols won the previous meeting, 34-13, in Knoxville,

but haven’t won in Fayetteville since a 13-3 victory in 2001. Arkansas is UT’s only opponent to have played in a

BCS game in 2010. The Razorbacks lost to Ohio State, 31-26, in the Sugar Bowl. Arkansas is one of three UT opponents who notched

double-digit wins (10) last season.

>> VanderbiltAll-Time Series: 72-27-5at Knoxville: 36-10-1at Nashville: 36-17-4Biggest Win: 65 points (65-0; 1994 in Nashville)Biggest Loss: 51 points (51-0; 1909 in Nashville)Longest Winning Streak: 22 games (1983-2004)Longest Losing Streak: 9 games (1901-13)Current Streak: Tennessee 5 gamesLast 20 Results: 1991 Knoxville W 45-01992 Nashville W 29-251993 Knoxville W 62-141994 Nashville W 65-01995 Knoxville W 12-71996 Nashville W 14-71997 Knoxville W 17-101998 Nashville W 41-01999 Knoxville W 38-102000 Nashville W 28-262001 Knoxville W 38-02002 Nashville W 24-02003 Knoxville W 48-02004 Nashville W 38-332005 Knoxville L 24-282006 Nashville W 39-102007 Knoxville W 25-242008 Nashville W 20-102009 Knoxville W 31-162010 Nashville W 24-10 With a 24-10 victory against the Commodores in

2010, the Vols stretched their all-time series lead to a 72-27-5 mark. Tennessee has won five straight against Vander-

bilt, but the Commorodes were the last in-state rival to defeat the Vols, doing so in a 28-24 win in Knoxville in

2005. Since then, UT has posted nine straight victories over fellow Tennessee teams. Vanderbilt returns 21 of its 24 starters from 2010, the

highest total for any UT opponent. The next-highest fig-ure is 18 for both Alabama and Cincinnati. Vanderbilt’s 2-10 record in 2010 tied Buffalo for the

worst of any UT opponent. Wide receiver Da’Rick Rogers set career highs of

three receptions for 59 yards vs. Vanderbilt last season.

>> KentuckyAll-Time Series: 74-23-9at Knoxville: 39-10-6at Lexington: 35-13-3Biggest Win: 52 points (52-0; 1994 in Knoxville)Biggest Loss: 56 points (56-0; 1893 in Knoxville)Longest Winning Streak: 26 games (1985-Pres.)Longest Losing Streak: 4 games (1909-12)Current Streak: Tennessee 26 gamesLast 20 Results: 1991 Lexington W 16-71992 Knoxville W 34-131993 Lexington W 48-01994 Knoxville W 52-01995 Lexington W 34-311996 Knoxville W 56-101997 Lexington W 59-311998 Knoxville W 59-211999 Lexington W 56-212000 Knoxville W 59-202001 Lexington W 38-352002 Knoxville W 24-02003 Lexington W 20-72004 Knoxville W 37-312005 Lexington W 27-82006 Knoxville W 17-122007 Lexington (4OT) W 59-72008 Knoxville W 28-102009 Lexington (OT) W 30-242010 Knoxville W 24-14 Tennessee upheld the longest active winning streak

in a series between two major college teams with its 26th straight win over the Wildcats in 2010. The Vols’ 24-14 victory made them bowl eligible. Tennessee leads the all-time series 74-23-9 and

holds a 35-13-3 advantage in Lexington. UK last defeat-ed the Vols in Lexington in 1981. Kentucky’s 53 returning lettermen are tied with Ala-

bama for the most for any team on UT’s schedule. Quarterback Tyler Bray tossed for a career-high 354

passing yards to lead the Vols against Kentucky last year.