⚡ CFB Dashboard

Tennessee played well enough on defense and special teams to capitalize on an exciting scene and knock off No. 1 Texas on Saturday at Neyland Stadium, but a miserable afternoon on offense turned out to be the culprit in a 20-17 loss to the visiting Longhorns. In its SEC opener, the Vols (3-1, 0-1 SEC) held Texas to just 262 yards and 14 first downs thanks to six sacks and 3-of-12 third-down conversions. Tennessee got a game-tying punt-return touchdown from Qua Moss in the third quarter, too. But the offense had a miserable showing, scoring just one touchdown and allowing 10 Texas sacks. Here’s what four Tennessee players – linebackers Arion Carter and Amare Campbell, wide receivers Mike Matthews and Braylon Staley and punter Jackson Ross – said after the frustrating loss to Texas. (NOTE: Moss, freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon and defensive lineman Xavier Gilliam were not available for postgame interviews because they were receiving treatment per a Tennessee official.)