All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. #36Days: Guard Ed Molinski wore #36 for UT from 1938-40 and was a two-time All-American in 1939 & 1940. The Lady Vols are 38-5 all-time in their opening game of the SEC Tournament and are 26-12 in their second contest of the tourney. 1996 Tennessee Volunteers Schedule and Results Previous Year Next Year Record: 10-2 (8th of 111) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 9th in the Final AP poll Conference: SEC (East Division) Conference Record: 7-1 Coach: Phillip Fulmer (10-2) Points For: 437 Points/G: 36.4 (12th of 111) Points Against: 185 More Team Info Tennessee School History The Vols have won six national championships in 1938, 1940, 1950, 1951, 1967 and 1998 throughout its history. The list is full of All-Americans, unforgettable legends, and is led by future Pro Football Hall of Famer Reggie White, the 1983 SEC Player of the Year. Playing as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), the team was led by head coach Robert Neyland, in his 15th season (his first since the 1940 season, following his service in World War II), and played their home games at ShieldsWatkins Field in Knoxville, Tennessee. 6 final ranking following an Orange Bowl victory over ACC champion Clemson. McGee recorded 15 touchdown receptions and 2,042 yards while playing for the Vols. Do you have a sports website? https://volswire.usatoday.com/lists/tennessee-football-all-time-roster-coaches-kickers-and-specialists/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Or write about sports? The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Jan 22 @ Ole Miss, Tennessee (8-7) Loss vs. Mississippi, 48-70, 16. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Britton coached ends under head coach Robert Neyland from 1926-34, 1936-42 and 1946. The offense scored 437 points and the defense allowed only 185 points. The 1996 Tennessee Volunteers football team represented the University of Tennessee in the 1996 NCAA Division I-A football season. 6 Nittany Lions on Sept. 16, 1972. Dec 7 @ Penn State, Tennessee (2-2) Loss vs. Penn State, 41-42, 5. Below are the Vols all-time offensive starters and backups throughout its program history. Join our linker program. Jimmy Ellis / The Tennessean. Summarize this article for a 10 years old. 1996-97 Tennessee Volunteers Men's Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 11-16 (4-12, 6th in SEC MBB East) Coach: Kevin O'Neill PS/G: 57.2 (301st of 306) More School Info Tennessee (Men's) School History Roster & Stats Polls, Schedule & Results On this page: Roster Per Game Team and Opponent Stats Per Game Totals Per 40 Minutes Clifton won 43 career games at Tennessee. The Vols have won six national championships in 1938, 1940, 1950, 1951, 1967 and 1998 throughout its history. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. This was the first season that Tennessee had ever lost to the cross-state University of . Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Ahead of the 2022 season, Vols Wire selected Tennessees all-time football roster. Quarterback Peyton Manning was in his junior year and Phillip Fulmer was the head coach of the team. Robert Molesworth, An Account of Denmark as It Was in the Year 1692 (Copenhagen: Rosenkilde and Bagger, 1976). Please check your email for a confirmation. The 1997 All-American left Tennessee as one of the Vols most decorated players and won the 1997 SEC championship. 51 Days Until #ItsFootballTimeInTennessee pic.twitter.com/6O1MamsKh5, Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) July 11, 2013. 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Kellie Harper is 4-3 in SEC Tournament games as Tennessee's head coach, including 3-2 in Greenville and 1-1 in Nashville. Jan 4 @ Kentucky, Tennessee (6-4) Loss vs. Kentucky, 40-74, 11. 1996 Southeastern Conference football standings. Happy Birthday to the #Vols only 3-time All-American Bob Suffridge, who would turned 98 today. Kellie (Jolly) Harper had an 11-1 record . The offense scored 437 points and the defense allowed only 185 points. An All-American as a junior and two-time All-SEC performer for the Vols. Had Tennessee won and top-ranked Michigan lost to Washington State in the Rose Bowl, the Vols would have been expected to win the national championship. The Volunteers offense scored 369 points while the defense allowed 194 points. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. pic.twitter.com/cmoF5rA1Bg, Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) December 8, 2015. 1996 Football Roster - University of Tennessee Athletics Skip to Main Content Pause All Rotators University of Tennessee Athletics Main Navigation Menu Menu Sports Baseball Schedule Roster News Facebook Twitter Instagram Tickets Men's Basketball Schedule Roster News Facebook Twitter Instagram Tickets Find out more. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Dec 28 @ Charlotte, Tennessee (5-3) Loss vs. Charlotte, 51-72, 9. Ahead of the 2022 season, Vols Wire looks at Tennessee's all-time football roster. SCOUTING REPORT The Vols remain at No. [9] As a senior, Manning won numerous awards. Under head coach Gary Barnett, Northwestern finished the season with a 9-3 record. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Sports Reference Baseball; Football; Basketball; Hockey; Calcio; Blog; Stathead . Heupel called plays for Tennessee in 2021 and guided the Vols offense to a single-season record 511 points and a record for touchdowns in a season with 67. Find out more. Do you have a sports website? We present them here for purely educational purposes. Do you have a blog? 1 and 2, ed. Britton https://t.co/5D1c1Kt0Vy. . Kent averaged more than 70 yards per game from 1994-96. The team was coached by Rod Delmonico during this athletic season. Tennessee has appeared in 54 bowl games all time. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. Cato's Letters: Unabridged Reproduction of 6th Edition, 1755, vols. A three-time All-American and played for Robert Neyland from 1938-40. [2] The Volunteers opened the season with victories against Texas Tech and UCLA, but for the third time in his career, Manning fell to Florida, 3320. Feb 28th, 6:00PM. July 1, 2022. air force base in dallas, texas. The Lady Vols have been the No. TENN. 20-8, 4th SEC. This college football 1940s season article is a stub. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:41AM. [8] However, the Vols' defense could not stop Nebraska's rushing attack, giving up more than 400 yards on the ground in a 4217 loss. Record: 10-2 (8th of 111) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won Citrus Bowl 48-28 versus Northwestern, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:41AM. The offense scored 437 points and the defense allowed only 185 points. Jan 15 @ Auburn, Tennessee (7-6) Loss vs. Auburn, 35-43, 14. This was the first season that Tennessee had ever lost to the cross-state University of Memphis Tigers. See Tennessees all-time offense and all-time defense. Quarterback Peyton Manning was in his junior year and Phillip Fulmer was the head coach of the team. Raleigh McKenzie in the NFL. Peyton Manning threw for 373 yards and 4 TD, including a game winning 73-yard touchdown to Marcus Nash. 3 seed in each of her four seasons leading the program, earning a double bye and beginning play on Friday in the quarterfinal round on each occasion. Fulmer served as an offensive line coach and offensive coordinator, winning three SEC championships. 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Copeland 5-yard pass from Peyton Manning (Jeff Hall kick), Fred Beasley 24-yard pass from Dameyune Craig (Jaret Holmes kick), Peerless Price 46-yard pass from Peyton Manning (Jeff Hall kick), Marcus Nash 73-yard pass from Peyton Manning (Jeff Hall kick). Or write about sports? The offense scored 437 points and the defense allowed only 185 points. Was an All-American and SEC Special Teams Player of the Year in 2015. The Vols. Dec 22, Tennessee (5-2) Win vs. Miami (FL), 78-65, 8. Nov 24, Tennessee (1-0) Win vs. Morehead State, 85-63, 2. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Former Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker responds to critics at the 2023 NFL scouting combine. #50Days: 3x All-SEC performer and 2x All-American OL Chip Kell dons the No. Bob Johnson second from left. Feb 1, Tennessee (9-9) Win vs. Wofford, 60-41, 19. Johnson was a two-time All-American for the Vols while anchoring the offensive line from 1966-67. The two-time All-American was the first Tennessee wide receiver to record 800 yards in a season. This was the first season that Tennessee had ever lost to the cross-state University of Memphis Tigers. Phillip Fulmer was the head coach and led the club to an appearance in the Florida Citrus Bowl . Last edited on 30 December 2022, at 21:24, 1996 Southeastern Conference football standings, "1984 NFL Draft Listing - Pro-Football-Reference.com", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1996_Tennessee_Volunteers_football_team&oldid=1130571170, This page was last edited on 30 December 2022, at 21:24.