How Tennessee’s Opponents Fared in Week 10

By Jack Foster
- Nov 7, 2023

BetMGM Kentucky Bonus Code Florida Kentucky — Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops, left, and Florida head coach Billy Napier meet on the field before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Each week, Rocky Top Insider will take a look at how all 12 opponents on Tennessee’s 2023 schedule fared.

From South Carolina to Virginia, let’s take a look at how the Vols’ 2023 opponents in the tenth week of the college football season.

Week 1 Opponent: Virginia Cavaliers

Virginia turned in a disappointing effort against Georgia Tech in Charlottesville, losing 45-17. The loss marked the Cavaliers’ seventh of the season, making them non-bowl eligible.

Virginia is 2-7 with a 1-4 ACC record this season.

Week 2 Opponent: Austin Peay Governors

The Governors topped Eastern Kentucky in an overtime thriller, 33-30. Austin Peay are now winners of seven straight since the Tennessee loss and are 7-2 on the season.

Week 3 Opponent: Florida Gators

Florida lost in overtime to Arkansas 39-36 in The Swamp. The loss was massive for Florida as they are still a win away from bowl eligibility and won’t be favored in their final three games at LSU, at Missouri and vs. Florida State.

The Gators are 5-4 and 3-3 in SEC games.

Week 4 Opponent: UTSA Roadrunners

UTSA’s winning streak continued as the Roadrunners beat North Texas 37-29 on the road. It marked the fifth consecutive sin for UTSA since the Tennessee loss and they are now bowl eligible with a 6-3 (5-0 conf.) record.

Week 5 Opponent: South Carolina Gamecocks

South Carolina got back on track with a 38-28 win over Jacksonville State, snapping a four-game losing streak. The Gamecocks improved to 3-6 (1-5 SEC) on the season.

Week 6 Opponent: Texas A&M Aggies

The Aggies lost a thriller on the road to Ole Miss, 38-35. Texas A&M dropped to 5-4 (3-3 SEC) on the season.

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Week 7 Opponent: Alabama Crimson Tide

Alabama turned in quite possibly their best performance of the season last weekend in a 42-28 win over LSU in Tuscaloosa. The big win propelled the Tide to a 8-1 overall record and perfect 6-0 SEC mark.

Alabama has all but punched their ticket to Atlanta where they will likely face Georgia in the SEC Championship.

Week 8 Opponent: Kentucky Wildcats

Kentucky blasted Mississippi State 24-3 on the road to get back in the win column for the first time since September.

The Wildcats are now bowl eligible with a 6-3 (3-3 SEC) record.

Week 9 Opponent: UConn Huskies

UConn was blown out by Tennessee in Knoxville for the Vols’ homecoming, 59-3. The Huskies are now a dreadful 1-8 on the season.

Week 10 Opponent: Missouri Tigers

Missouri fought close with No. 2 Georgia but ultimately fell in Athens, 30-21. The Tigers showed they are legit, however, and host the Vols in CoMo this week.

Missouri is 7-2 (3-2 SEC) this year.

Week 11 Opponent: Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia got by Missouri at home with a nine-point win. It wasn’t perfect, but the Bulldogs kept their undefeated season alive and are now 9-0 (6-0 SEC) this season. They still haven’t lost since the SEC Championship in 2021.

Week 12 Opponent: Vanderbilt Commodores

Vanderbilt’s losing streak extended to seven games with a 31-15 loss to Auburn in Nashville. The Commodores are parked dead last in the SEC East with a 2-8 (0-6 SEC) record.