PFF Grades: Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt

Tennessee football’s regular season came to a close on Saturday evening as the Vols fell to Vanderbilt 45-24 at Neyland Stadium. The game was tied at halftime before Vanderbilt out-scored the Vols 24-3 in the second half. If you need a reminder on how Pro Football Focus works, read the opening of the Syracuse grades. Let’s see how the Vols […]
The Sequence In Tennessee’s Loss Against Vanderbilt That Symbolized Its Shortcomings

Tennessee’s offense took over at its own 11-yard line with 5:05 remaining in the first half. The Vols led 21-14 and had a chance to take control of the game heading into the locker room. What ensued was a back breaking sequence that cost Tennessee and set the stage for Vanderbilt’s 45-24 route of the […]
Joey Aguilar Gives Latest Thought at Potential Return to Tennessee Football

As the rules currently stand, Tennessee football quarterback Joey Aguilar is ineligible to return to college football next season. However, there’s an outside chance he could be granted additional eligibility stemming back to his time playing in the JUCO ranks. Aguilar is a plaintiff in Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia’s lawsuit that seeks to abolish the […]
What Vanderbilt Football HC Clark Lea Said After Beating Tennessee in Neyland Stadium

Vanderbilt football is back in the win column in the in-state rivalry with Tennessee. The Commodores beat the Vols 45-24, despite a tie at 21 heading into the second half. Afterward, VU head coach Clark Lea met with the media to give his thoughts on the win. He was asked about playoff implications, Diego Pavia’s […]
Everything Tennessee QB Joey Aguilar Said After Season-Finale Loss to Vanderbilt

Tennessee football came up well short against Vanderbilt, losing 45-24 at home. This came as the result of a disastrous second half on both sides of the ball. After the game, Vols quarterback Joey Aguilar met with the media to give his thoughts. He was asked about his future, miscues and more. Here’s what he […]
Four Jarring Stats From Tennessee Football’s Disappointing 2025 Season

Tennessee football’s 2025 regular season came to a close with a disappointing 45-24 loss against instate rival Vanderbilt at Neyland Stadium. The Vols ended the regular season 8-4 (4-4 SEC) which was not a crazy outcome based on preseason expectations. But the overall record does not tell the entire story of what a disappointing regular […]
WATCH: Tennessee HC Josh Heupel, UT Players React to Vols’ Loss to Vanderbilt on Saturday

No. 19 Tennessee lost its season finale to No. 14 Vanderbilt by a score of 45-24 on Saturday night in Neyland Stadium. With the loss, the Vols officially wind things down at 8-4 before the bowl game next month. The Vols and Commodores traded punches early in the game, but a brutal sequence leading into […]
WATCH: Vanderbilt HC Clark Lea, QB Diego Pavia React to Win Over Tennessee in Neyland Stadium

Vanderbilt football went into Neyland Stadium and left with an emphatic win and playoff resume booster over Tennessee. The Commodores and Vols were tied at 21 at the half, but VU hammered UT in the second stanza, winning 45-24. Afterward, Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea and players, including quarterback Diego Pavia, met with the media […]
Everything Tennessee HC Josh Heupel Said Following Loss Against Vanderbilt

Tennessee football’s regular season came to a close on Saturday afternoon as the Vols lost to Vanderbilt 45-24 in a blowout at Neyland Stadium. The game was tied at halftime before Vanderbilt dominated the second half 24-3 and coasted to a victory. Following the game, Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel discussed the poor showing, what’s […]
Four Quick Takeaways: Vanderbilt Routs Tennessee Football To Close Regular Season

Tennessee football laid an egg in its regular season finale, losing to instate rival Vanderbilt 45-24 as Diego Pavia struck the Heisman in a lopsided second half at Neyland Stadium. Four quick takeaways on a disappointing end to the regular season. Forcing Turnovers Tennessee’s Only Way To Get Off Field Early this season, Tennessee’s defense […]