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Here are a few things that I found interesting heading into tonight's match-up with MSU.
*Tennessee is tied for third nationally with 11 interceptions. Not bad considering the front seven isn't getting much pressure on opposing quarterbacks. The Vols rank last in the conference in quarterback sacks.
*In last years game versus MSU, Tennessee rushed for over 200 yards. This year, that rushing total may be a telling sign of the health of the Vols rushing attack. The Bulldogs rank #11 in the SEC this season in rushing defense. After averaging 7.8 yards per carry in his first two games, Arian Foster has averaged just 3.3 ypc in his last four games.
*Tennessee's passing offense may have a tough time with Nick Stevens starting just his third career game. MSU's pass defense is ranked #2 in the conference this season.
*There are several coaching ties between these two teams. You may remember that Woody McCorvey was an assistant at Tennessee from 99-03 and Pat Washington was on the Vols staff from 95-05. Stan Drayton was on Sylvester Croom's first staff at MSU in 2004.
*Looking down the season statistics for these two teams, they are nearly identical. The biggest discrepancy - Tennessee tends to give up more passing yards (179.8 per game) and MSU tends to allow more rushing yards (156.2 per game).
*For what it's worth, Brandon Warren is listed third on the current depth chart at tight end.
*The Bulldogs could be due for a letdown. Vandy was the highest ranked team MSU has defeated since 2000 (Florida).
*Since the start of SEC divisional play, Tennessee has the highest winning percentage against the opposite division of any team. The Vols sport a .704 clip against the Western division.
*The game looks to be a defensive battle. Tennessee and MSU are the two worst teams in the league in TD's scored this season.
*Georgia's 10 minute and 55 second drive last week against the Vols is the longest in the conference this season.
*Nick Stevens is 24-49 for 406 yards in his last two starts. He did not throw an interception in either game. Last week also marked the second start for MSU QB Tyson Lee. He finished 12-22 for 81 yards.
*Tennessee ranks dead last in the SEC in the following categories: net punting, opponent third down conversion, sacks, and time of possession.
*Tennessee is tied for third nationally with 11 interceptions. Not bad considering the front seven isn't getting much pressure on opposing quarterbacks. The Vols rank last in the conference in quarterback sacks.
*In last years game versus MSU, Tennessee rushed for over 200 yards. This year, that rushing total may be a telling sign of the health of the Vols rushing attack. The Bulldogs rank #11 in the SEC this season in rushing defense. After averaging 7.8 yards per carry in his first two games, Arian Foster has averaged just 3.3 ypc in his last four games.
*Tennessee's passing offense may have a tough time with Nick Stevens starting just his third career game. MSU's pass defense is ranked #2 in the conference this season.
*There are several coaching ties between these two teams. You may remember that Woody McCorvey was an assistant at Tennessee from 99-03 and Pat Washington was on the Vols staff from 95-05. Stan Drayton was on Sylvester Croom's first staff at MSU in 2004.
*Looking down the season statistics for these two teams, they are nearly identical. The biggest discrepancy - Tennessee tends to give up more passing yards (179.8 per game) and MSU tends to allow more rushing yards (156.2 per game).
*For what it's worth, Brandon Warren is listed third on the current depth chart at tight end.
*The Bulldogs could be due for a letdown. Vandy was the highest ranked team MSU has defeated since 2000 (Florida).
*Since the start of SEC divisional play, Tennessee has the highest winning percentage against the opposite division of any team. The Vols sport a .704 clip against the Western division.
*The game looks to be a defensive battle. Tennessee and MSU are the two worst teams in the league in TD's scored this season.
*Georgia's 10 minute and 55 second drive last week against the Vols is the longest in the conference this season.
*Nick Stevens is 24-49 for 406 yards in his last two starts. He did not throw an interception in either game. Last week also marked the second start for MSU QB Tyson Lee. He finished 12-22 for 81 yards.
*Tennessee ranks dead last in the SEC in the following categories: net punting, opponent third down conversion, sacks, and time of possession.
