The Official Countdown To Tennessee Football 2026 (Sat. Sept 5th Furman) (145 Days)

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#126
188 Days!

Kicker Alan Duncan (1978-1980) hold the single game field goal record with 5. This came in 1978 against Kentucky.

TENNESSEE PASTOR RECALLS USFL DAYS, WITNESSING ALONGSIDE THE MINISTER OF DEFENSE - Baptist & Reflector
 
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#129
185 Days!

The Miracle at South Bend. Tennessee vs Notre Dame, 1991:
After trailing 31-7, Tennessee pulled off an improbable, come-from-behind, 35-34 victory over the home turf of the Fighting Irish. The comeback was kickstarted just before the half, with the Vols behind 31-7, Notre Dame looked to extend their lead with a field goal that would be blocked by Darryl Hardy and returned by Floyd Miley 85-yards for a touchdown to make it a 31-14 game. Tennessee would claw back to take the lead, but with four seconds left in the game, Notre Dame lined up for a game-winning field goal. John Ward, as you can imagine, broke the hearts of those listening back home when he initially announced that the kick was good. Once he realized that Notre Dame kicker Rob Leonard’s 27-yard boot just missed to the right, he reassured everyone that the kick was “NO GOOD.

 
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185 Days!

The Miracle at South Bend. Tennessee vs Notre Dame, 1991:
After trailing 31-7, Tennessee pulled off an improbable, come-from-behind, 35-34 victory over the home turf of the Fighting Irish. The comeback was kickstarted just before the half, with the Vols behind 31-7, Notre Dame looked to extend their lead with a field goal that would be blocked by Darryl Hardy and returned by Floyd Miley 85-yards for a touchdown to make it a 31-14 game. Tennessee would claw back to take the lead, but with four seconds left in the game, Notre Dame lined up for a game-winning field goal. John Ward, as you can imagine, broke the hearts of those listening back home when he initially announced that the kick was good. Once he realized that Notre Dame kicker Rob Leonard’s 27-yard boot just missed to the right, he reassured everyone that the kick was “NO GOOD.

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Actually my first game in person. Dad got us tickets as an early HS Grad present. The Vol faithful at the other end of the stadium didn't realize at first the kick was missed until the groans rolled through the crowd. It was a great trip !!!
 
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#141
178 Days!

On September 26, 1953, the UT Pep Club had a contest to select a hound dog to represent the university. They ran an ad in local papers that stated “This can’t be an ordinary hound. He must be a ‘Houn’ Dog in the best sense of the word”. At the contest held during halftime of the Mississippi St game, Rev Bill Brooks entered his blue tick hound named Blue Smokey. When Brooks dog was introduced he began to howl. Students began to cheer for him and he continued to howl even more. Blue Smokey became UT’s first live mascot.

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177 Days!

Following Christmas always involved the Vols traveling to New Years Day bowl destinations. Here the 1938 Vols are preparing to leave campus for Miami and the 1939 Orange Bowl. L to R Abe Shires, Bob Suffridge, Bowden Wyatt, George Cafego and Babe Wood.

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Good Lord, all those guys look like they're in their forties!
 
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#149
174 Days!

On October 11th, 1930, the Vols faced the first major challenge of the year at home against Ole Miss. Earlier in the summer, the Vols lost All American Gene McEver for the season after he blew out his knee playing baseball. All American Bobby Dodd led the charge to defeat the Rebels 27-0.

Bobby Dodd - Football - University of Tennessee Athletics
 
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#150
173 Days!

On October 2nd, 1999, The Vols Deon Grant intercepted a pass on the very first play of the game for a pick six as The Vols took a fast 7-0 lead. Grant, had two more interceptions in the first half as part of a school record performance. Tennessee led 10-0 at halftime and Travis Henry scored twice in the second half as #7 Tennessee defeated Auburn 24-0 in Neyland.

Grant, Deon « Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
 
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