Tennessee football: Photo gallery from Vols 31-19 loss to Florida

Here are photos from the Gators beating the Tennessee football Volunteers.

If there’s one positive from this game, it’s that Tennessee football played the Florida Gators closer than any other team has ever since they have come back from their bye week. The Vols are the only team to not lose to them by 16 points or more.

However, lots of that was due to two garbage time touchdowns by them late in which J.T. Shrout, their backup quarterback, led them on back to back touchdown drives of over 90 yards, 94 and 96 yards to be exact. Shrout came in for Harrison Bailey, who started the game and led a 96-yard touchdown drive too.

Before those final two drives, the Vols trailed 31-7, and there was a lot worth forgetting in this one. However, there were also signs of encouragement. They did lead 7-3 at one point in the first half, although every team gives Florida a fight in the first half. Anyway, let’s take a look back on the day. Here are lots of the photos from this Tennessee football December showdown.

oDec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers fans sit in the stands before the game against the Florida Gators at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Vol Santa smiles outside Neyland Stadium before the Tennessee and Florida college football game at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.Pregame Tennessee Vs Florida 2020 111462 /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen stands on the field before the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Kadarius Toney (1) runs with the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Eric Gray (3) runs for a touchdown against the Florida Gators during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Harrison Bailey (15) throws a touchdown pass against the Florida Gators during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Tennessee fans wait in line to enter Neyland Stadium before the Tennessee and Florida college football game at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.Pregame Tennessee Vs Florida 2020 111447 /

The Tennessee cheer team walks down Volunteer Boulevard before the Tennessee and Florida college football game at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.Pregame Tennessee Vs Florida 2020 111459 /

A Florida fan leans on a Smokey statue in front of Neyland Stadium before the Tennessee and Florida college football game at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.Pregame Tennessee Vs Florida 2020 111406 /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Ty Chandler (8) runs with the ball against the Florida Gators during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Justin Shorter (89) runs with the ball against Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Tamarion McDonald (21) during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask (11) looks to pass the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask (11) warms up before the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Harrison Bailey (15) warms up before the game against the Florida Gators at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; General view before the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Florida Gators at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Florida Gators fans yolk before the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers fans stand before the game against the Florida Gators at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Harrison Bailey (15) hands the ball off to running back Eric Gray (3) during the first half against the Florida Gators at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask (11) looks to pass the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks with quarterback Harrison Bailey (15) during the first half against the Florida Gators at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Harrison Bailey (15) scrambles for yards against the Florida Gators during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Jeremy Pruitt walks down the sideline during the first half against the Florida Gators at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Florida Gators running back Malik Davis (20) runs with the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Tennessee’s mascot, Smokey X walks on Ped Walkway before the Tennessee and Florida college football game at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.Pregame Tennessee Vs Florida 2020 111384 /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen watches from the sidelines during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

A Florida fan walks with a stuffed alligator before the Tennessee and Florida college football game at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.Pregame Tennessee Vs Florida 2020 111449 /

A Tennessee and Florida fan walk to the stadium before the Tennessee and Florida college football game at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.Pregame Tennessee Vs Florida 2020 111427 /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask (11) passes the ball while being pressured by Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Omari Thomas (58) during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

A Tennessee fan looks over Volunteer Boulevard before the Tennessee and Florida college football game at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.Pregame Tennessee Vs Florida 2020 111401 /

One year old Fisher Mitchell stands in front of the music building before the Tennessee and Florida college football game at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.Pregame Tennessee Vs Florida 2020 111478 /

Furry Florida fan, Mullen meets a Smokey statue in front of the student union building before the Tennessee and Florida college football game at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.Pregame Tennessee Vs Florida 2020 111299 /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Trevon Grimes (8) and wide receiver Kadarius Toney (1) line up against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Jeremy Banks (33) tackles Florida Gators running back Nay’Quan Wright (6) during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Trevon Grimes (8) and wide receiver Kadarius Toney (1) during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Kadarius Toney (1) during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Kadarius Toney (1) catches a pass for a touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Kadarius Toney (1) celebrates with tight end Keon Zipperer (9) after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Florida Gators tight end Kyle Pitts (84) runs with the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Eric Gray (3) runs with the ball against the Florida Gators during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) runs with the ball against the Florida Gators during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Xzavier Henderson (3) runs with the ball against Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Warren Burrell (4) during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask (11) scrambles during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Trevon Grimes (8) runs with the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask (11) passes the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Jacob Copeland (15) and wide receiver Trevon Grimes (8) celebrate Copeland’s touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (1) runs with the ball against the Florida Gators during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Ty Chandler (8) dives for a touchdown against the Florida Gators during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Fans watch from the stands during the second half of the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Florida Gators at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers mascot Smokey during the second half against the Florida Gators at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Tennessee dice hang in the dashboard of a tailgating van before the Tennessee and Florida college football game at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.Pregame Tennessee Vs Florida 2020 111320 /

Tennessee fans pose for photos in front of The Rock before the Tennessee and Florida college football game at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.Pregame Tennessee Vs Florida 2020 111371 /

A Pride of the Southland Band member takes a photo outside of Neyland Stadium before the Tennessee and Florida college football game at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.Pregame Tennessee Vs Florida 2020 111339 /

Tailgater Richards Hill poses at his tailgate before the Tennessee and Florida college football game at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.Pregame Tennessee Vs Florida 2020 111317 /

New Tennessee nursing graduate Amanda Widick poses for photos in front of the Torchbearer before the Tennessee and Florida college football game at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.Pregame Tennessee Vs Florida 2020 111355 /

The Pride of the Southland Band heads to Neyland Stadium before the Tennessee and Florida college football game at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.Pregame Tennessee Vs Florida 2020 111349 /

Tennessee event staff get their temperatures checked due to coronavirus protocols before the Tennessee and Florida college football game at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.Pregame Tennessee Vs Florida 2020 111314 /

Furry Tennessee fans, Scout and Toby greet Lieutenant Debbie Carter outside of Neyland Stadium before the Tennessee and Florida college football game at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.Pregame Tennessee Vs Florida 2020 111331 /

Lots of things came out of this for Tennessee football, which fell to 2-6 on the year and is on its first six-game losing streak since 1988. The Vols are now all but certain to finish the season 3-7, as up next for them is a trip to the Vanderbilt Commodores, a likely win, before they close things out against the Texas A&M Aggies, a likely loss.

Simply put, this has turned into a disastrous season for Jeremy Pruitt’s team. There are lots of things that went into this, but Vol fans hoped to at least be competitive with the top teams they faced this year, and that wasn’t the case. The Georgia Bulldogs, Alabama Crimson Tide and now Florida have all dominated them.

dark. Next. Five takeaways from Vols' 31-19 loss to Florida

Still, Pruitt has a decision to make for the future. Tennessee football may have found two new quarterbacks in Bailey and Shrout with Jarrett Guarantano not playing this game. Both performed well. What Pruitt does this week will be intriguing.

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Tennessee football: Photo gallery from Vols’ 31-19 loss to Florida

By Caleb Calhoun | Dec 5, 2020

Here are photos from the Gators beating the Tennessee football Volunteers.