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Vols to Debut New "Artful Dodger" Smokey Grey Uniforms
This Saturday, Tennessee will don "Artful Dodger" Smokey Grey uniforms on the 51st anniversary of Condredge Holloway's first start as a Vol. Holloway, nicknamed "The Artful Dodger", became the first Black player to start at quarterback for an SEC team on Sept. 9, 1972, when the Vols defeated Georgia Tech, 34-3, in Atlanta on ABC. Holloway was a three-year starter for the Big Orange and has a statue located outside of Gate 21 of Neyland Stadium.
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No Place Like Neyland
The Vols have proved that Neyland Stadium is one of the most feared venues in the country in the Heupel era. UT is 12-3 at home under his watch, outscoring opponents 708-326. The Vols bring a nine-game home winning streak into Saturday's game, a streak that dates back to Nov. 20, 2021. That represents their longest home winning streak since capturing nine in a row from 2006-08. Neyland's homefield advantage was on full display last season as the Vols went 7-0 in its confines for their first undefeated home season since going 7-0 in 2007. They sold it out for six consecutive games and drew a total of 703,727 fans for an average of 100,532—both of which ranked in the top five nationally.
September Success
After last Saturday's victory over Virginia, Tennessee has won five straight games in the month of September. In 2022, the Vols secured their first perfect September since 2016, going 4-0 with wins vs. Ball State, Pitt, Akron and Florida. UT owns a 7-2 record during the month of September under Heupel.
Last Time Out
The Vols amassed 499 yards of total offense and limited Virginia to 201 yards as they opened the season with a 49-13 victory over the Cavaliers last Saturday at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Senior QB
Joe Milton III accounted for 234 yards of total offense and four touchdowns en route to earning SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week honors. He completed 21-of-30 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions and added 33 yards rushing to go along with a career-high-tying two rushing scores.
Sophomore RB
Dylan Sampson tallied four total touchdowns - three rushing and one receiving - while junior RB
Jaylen Wright rushed for a game-high 115 yards on 12 carries. Tennessee's defense held UVA to 95 yards on the ground and 2.4 yards per rush while racking up 11 tackles for loss and four sacks. Senior DE
Tyler Baron (2.5 TFLs, 2 sacks), who was named the SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week, and sophomore DE
James Pearce Jr. (2 TFLS, 2 sacks) led the way. Sophomore LB
Elijah Herring notched a team-high five total tackles, as well. The largest crowd to watch a sporting event in Nissan Stadium history - 69,507 - witnessed the Vols win their fourth straight season opener.
