Tennessee football: Photo gallery from Vols Gator Bowl win vs. Indiana

It was a very memorable way for Tennessee football to end the season. Here are some of the photos from the Volunteers’ 23-22 victory over the IU Hoosiers.

This is a game that defined the season for Tennessee football. How many times have the Vols fallen behind or surprisingly overcome some major obstacles to turn things around, whether it was in a game or within the scope of an entire year?

Well, it happened again on Thursday night. In the final game of the year, UT came back from being down 22-9 to beat the Indiana Hoosiers in the Gator Bowl 23-22 by scoring two touchdowns within a span of 30 seconds and recovering an onside kick in between.

That comeback left a lot of thrilling moments, and it’s the perfect way for the Vols to start off this decade, which they hope will be a lot better than the last decade. Let’s look back on it a bit here. This is a photo gallery from Tennessee football’s incredible comeback win over the Indiana Hoosiers in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Fla.

JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 02: Jarrett Guarantano #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers warms up prior to the start of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against the Indiana Hoosiers at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 02: Indiana Hoosiers head coach Tom Allen looks on prior to the start of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against the Tennessee Volunteers at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 02: Head coach Jeremy Pruitt of the Tennessee Volunteers looks on in the first half of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against the Indiana Hoosiers at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 02: Indiana Hoosiers head coach Tom Allen reacts from the sideline in the first half of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against the Tennessee Volunteers at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 02: Darrell Taylor #19 of the Tennessee Volunteers tackles Peyton Ramsey #12 of the Indiana Hoosiers in the first half of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 02: Indiana Hoosiers fan gets ready outside the stadium prior to the start of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against the Tennessee Volunteers at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 02: Eric Gray #3 of the Tennessee Volunteers runs for a 22-yard gain in the first half of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against the Indiana Hoosiers at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 02: Jaylen McCollough #22 of the Tennessee Volunteers tackles Peyton Hendershot #86 of the Indiana Hoosiers causing a fumble in the first half of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 02: Marcelino Ball #9 and Reese Taylor #2 of the Indiana Hoosiers react after a defensive stop in the first half of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against the Tennessee Volunteers at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 02: Ramel Keyton #80 of the Tennessee Volunteers makes a 46-yard catch against Tiawan Mullen #3 of the Indiana Hoosiers in the first half of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 02: Peyton Ramsey #12 of the Indiana Hoosiers is congratulated by teammates after scoring a one-yard touchdown in the second half of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against the Tennessee Volunteers at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 02: Ronnie Walker Jr. #23 of the Indiana Hoosiers runs with the ball in the second half of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against the Tennessee Volunteers at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 02: Whop Philyor #1 of the Indiana Hoosiers runs with the ball in the second half of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against the Tennessee Volunteers at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 02: Peyton Ramsey #12 of the Indiana Hoosiers runs with the ball in the second half of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against the Tennessee Volunteers at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 02: Henry To’o To’o #11 of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrates in the fourth quarter of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against the Indiana Hoosiers at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. Tennessee defeated Indiana 23-22. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 02: Peyton Ramsey #12 of the Indiana Hoosiers passes the ball in the second half of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against the Tennessee Volunteers at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 02: Logan Justus #82 of the Indiana Hoosiers kicks a 30-yard field goal in the second half of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against the Tennessee Volunteers at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 02: Eric Gray #3 of the Tennessee Volunteers breaks free for a 16-yard touchdown run to give his team the lead in the fourth quarter of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against the Indiana Hoosiers at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. Tennessee defeated Indiana 23-22. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 02: Peyton Ramsey #12 of the Indiana Hoosiers head looks to pass the ball in the first half of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against the Tennessee Volunteers at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 02: Alontae Taylor #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrates reacts following the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against the Indiana Hoosiers at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. Tennessee defeated Indiana 23-22. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 02: Jaylin Williams #23 of the Indiana Hoosiers reacts after a defensive stop in the first half of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against the Tennessee Volunteers at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 02: Eric Gray #3 of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrates after a 16-yard touchdown run to give his team the lead in the fourth quarter of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against the Indiana Hoosiers at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. Tennessee defeated Indiana 23-22. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 02: Jaylen McCollough #22 of the Tennessee Volunteers reacts after Logan Justus #82 of the Indiana Hoosiers misses a potential winning field goal in the fourth quarter of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. Tennessee defeated Indiana 23-22. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 02: Tennessee Volunteers players celebrate celebrate in the closing seconds of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against the Indiana Hoosiers at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. Tennessee defeated Indiana 23-22. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 02: Logan Justus #82 of the Indiana Hoosiers misses a potential winning field goal in the fourth quarter of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against the Tennessee Volunteers at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. Tennessee defeated Indiana 23-22. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Every element of obstacles Tennessee football overcame was on display here. The Vols started Jarrett Guarantano but benched him for Brian Maurer due to ineffective play. Guarantano then came back in and led the comeback.

On the other side, the defense had to make three late stands to win, and they came through on all of them. Then Brent Cimaglia was his automatic self, which ended up making a huge difference after Indiana missed an extra point.

Sure, there was a ton of rust that resulted in mistake after mistake. Everybody was ready to bail on this team after a pick-six by Guarantano extended Indiana’s lead from 10-6 to 16-6. But they kept fighting through all of it, and as a result, they got a huge comeback win.

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It was the type of mental toughness on display that comes with a team that started the season 0-2 at home with two losses to Group of Five schools, then fell to 1-4 and then fell to 2-5 before winning out to finish 8-5. That this game was against an eight-win team only made it look better for Rocky Top.

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