The Official #15 Tennessee vs. Miss St Game Thread, 4:15 ET, SECN

[PalmettoStateVol]

They better figure out a way to stop 24. If State's running game continues to gash us, the second half isn't going to be pretty.

 

[Larkin]

We play a little better and clean up mistakes, I think we win by 10

 

[hUTch2002]

Dude are you just following me around to every thread trying to stir stuff up? Yes I watch football, probably a lot longer than you have.

Seriously? This is called a game thread and guess what’s on? A game. Sure, I’m following you though.

 

[orangerush]

If the offense can’t muster more than 13 points in the second half, you won’t like the outcome.

 

[monk91384]

The defense in the first half reminded me of Sal sunseri’s back in the day .

 

[TheVolsFrog]

We've got to clean it up the 2nd half.
They're going to have to stop State RB, need more stacking the box and brining men. Already see their QB can be rattled.
Tell Stanley he's going to get plenty practice blocking today.
No FG to win the game, go for it.

 

[opvolfan]

Our linebackers have not been good this year. They are constantly shooting the wrong holes and don’t react very well. They are running it down our throats

 

[wmcovol]

3rd & 4th down defense has been horrible this yr. Last year it was the strength of the team.

 

[captainsword]

Gilbert won’t be kicking much longer.

Who’s our back up, Terbyville?

 

[FancyBoyVol]

I would love to believe that we are a playoff-level team, but our run defense has been abysmal all year.

We have made stars of the RBs for all 3 decent teams we've played this year. Used to be we made the backup QBs celebrities, but it seems this year it's the RBs.

 

[Orange931]

Seriously? This is called a game thread and guess what’s on? A game. Sure, I’m following you though.

Well you’re on my case in the Florida State thread as well. You’re being a contrarian.

 

[sambronkowitz]

Obviously we don't trust our defense or special teams. Puts a lot of pressure on offense.

Can you see why?

 

[orangerush]

The defense in the first half reminded me of Sal sunseri’s back in the day .

LOL, that was the most inept coach and defense I ever saw.

 

[Volfan2012]

Have to score out of the locker room and then would be ideal to get a stop and score again. A lot to ask for sure.

 

[MDsweetT]

I mean we’ve dropped a sure 6 on a deep ball. Missed a field goal after a 4th down conversion. Not sure what else he should do

1/6 on 3rd down. After the really good 4th and 2, I thought we could’ve ran some better plays under the 2 minute.

State is bringing a lot of pressures to try and throw Joey off. Gotta in this 2nd half

 

[vol94]

Yup, this looks like a sloppy clunker Kirby is prone to do against teams like KY, Mizzou, etc. It’s clear that Tennessee is the more talented team. Hopefully they have an awakening at the break.

Good point. I’m concerned as it’s difficult to clean up miscues at the half.

IMO, we must blitz most downs. Something tells me State will go down field more in 2nd half. And-or go on a 12 play drive running the ball. It’s 84 degrees and our D is getting worn down.

Offense - too many miscues. Joey started missing some throws last two possessions. State getting more pressure by changing scheme.

Dropped passes - one for a wide open TD. Two for 1st downs.

 

[barney]

Our linebackers have not been good this year. They are constantly shooting the wrong holes and don’t react very well. They are running it down our throats

They are slow. Arion added too much weight. Telander has always been slow.

 

[Switch 625]

If the offense can’t muster more than 13 points in the second half, you won’t like the outcome.

Offense go only 10. 7 was on the pick 6.

 

[bpalmer28]

Joey Aguilar is the only player who doesn’t look drunk

 

[Jimmyandjoes]

https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/football/2025/09/24/josh-heupel-tennessee-football-road-record-sec/86197363007/

For your halftime reading

 

[Go47]

If the offense can’t muster more than 13 points in the second half, you won’t like the outcome.

I think we need 24 in the second half to win.

 

[wmcovol]

Heupel going tight-butthole in the first half isn't good.

He is getting the ball at the start of the 2nd half. He chose to end State’s possession right there.

 

[sonofUT62]

I would love to ask Barry Odom to expound on his quote about Heupel being a “stone cold killer”. Since we obviously aren’t a disciplined team…we should at least be an aggressive one.

 

[sambronkowitz]

I don't think that Gilbert seems to want to hold onto his job as the Kicker. Even though our defense is getting thrashed with the run, we are fortunate to be tied with the Bulldogs at 17 and we get the ball back beginning the third quarter. We got to make a statement and take that damn ball down and score.

 

[farmdogvol]

Those tight formations on the last drive need to go. They got nothing out of them.