Linebackers
Darrin Kirkland Jr. is beginning to look more and more like an upperclassmen and a leader on this Tennessee defense. He not only had six tackles, including one for a loss, but also picked off a Patrick Towles screen pass that he nearly returned to the house. There were a few times the linebackers were out of position, including one slant pass where it looked like Jalen Reeves-Maybin was a little late getting to the play and the Wildcats scored a touchdown. Still, the position group was solid as a whole.
Grades:
Daniel: B+
Houston: B+
Reed: A-
Stephen: B+
Average Grade: B+
