Recapping the 2010s decade for Tennessee Vols athletics

GAINESVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 17: A fan holds a sign in support of the Tennessee Volunteers before the game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 17, 2011 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
GAINESVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 17: A fan holds a sign in support of the Tennessee Volunteers before the game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 17, 2011 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /
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Here is an extensive look at Tennessee football’s performances this past decade, from individual talent to seasons to games to plays to coaches. It was a tumultuous run for the Vols but they had some memorable things happen.

Tennessee football’s top 10 players this decade 

A drop-off in success didn’t stop a lot of Tennessee Vols players from having great careers on Rocky Top. Here is a look at the 10 best this decade.

Ranking every Tennessee football season this decade 

Yes, it was the worst decade since the 1900s for Tennessee football. But the Vols still saw some successful seasons. Here is a look at how they all compare against each other.

Remembering Vols four bowl games this decade 

This season will only be the fifth time this decade Rocky Top goes bowling, and they’ll be doing it next decade. So here’s a look at how they performed in the four bowls they played in during this decade specifically.

Tennessee football’s all-decade team

Here’s what an all-time team for the Tennessee Vols would look like this decade. There is plenty of talent to fill every position.

Ranking all five Tennessee football coaches this decade 

Three full-time head coaches and two interim head coaches have led Tennessee football through the T at different times this decade. Here is how they all rank by performance.

Tennessee football’s 10 greatest games this decade 

Even in a decade filled with heartbreak, Tennessee football still had lots of memorable wins. Here is a look at the 10 best.

Tennessee football’s top 10 plays this decade

Some of the greatest plays in UT history happened during this decade. Let’s take a look at the ones that stand out the most.

Greatest NFL seasons by former Vols this decade 

Because of a drop-off in success, Rocky Top saw a drop-off in NFL talent. But plenty of former Vols had great runs in the NFL this decade. Here’s a look at a few of them.

Top 10 NFL Vols of 2010s

Despite the drop-off in success, UT still had numerous elite players enjoy a great run in the pros from 2010 to 2019. Here are the ones who stood out the most.