Tennessee football: Photo gallery from Vols’ 34-13 loss to Aggies

Tennessee fans are seen in the stadium before a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
Tennessee fans are seen in the stadium before a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. /
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Here are photos from the Aggies’ win over the Tennessee football Volunteers.

It was a bittersweet day for many Tennessee football seniors who celebrated their final day at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. but had to follow it up with a 34-13 loss to the Texas A&M Aggies to complete a 3-7 regular season. However, many of them are to be commended for what they did on Rocky Top over the past few years.

That was just part of the day as the Vols’ lost for the sixth time in seven games. Standout seniors like Trey Smith, Josh Palmer and Jarrett Guarantano being honored was juxtaposed with another blowout loss that involved lots of young players seeing the field. It was a look back to the past combined with tons of questions and uncertainty about the future.

Either way, all of this made for lots of interesting moments on the day. Hey, even in the game, there was some excitement, as the Vols did take a 7-0 lead early, make it 17-13 late in the first half and come down with a red zone interception in the second half. Let’s look back on some of those moments. Here is a photo gallery from Tennessee football’s loss.

Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) poses for a photo with Tennessee Head Coach Jeremy Pruitt before a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) poses for a photo with Tennessee Head Coach Jeremy Pruitt before a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. /
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Palmer (5) poses for a photo with Tennessee Head Coach Jeremy Pruitt before a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Palmer (5) poses for a photo with Tennessee Head Coach Jeremy Pruitt before a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. /
Dec 19, 2020; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee wide receiver Josh Palmer (5) is tackled by Texas A&M defensive back Brian George (16) during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Mandatory Credit: Brianna Paciorka-USA TODAY NETWORK
Dec 19, 2020; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee wide receiver Josh Palmer (5) is tackled by Texas A&M defensive back Brian George (16) during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Mandatory Credit: Brianna Paciorka-USA TODAY NETWORK /
Dec 19, 2020; Knoxville, TN, USA; Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) looks to pass during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Mandatory Credit: Brianna Paciorka-USA TODAY NETWORK
Dec 19, 2020; Knoxville, TN, USA; Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) looks to pass during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Mandatory Credit: Brianna Paciorka-USA TODAY NETWORK /
Dec 19, 2020; Knoxville, TN, USA; Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller (28) runs the ball while defended by Tennessee linebacker Tyler Baron (9) during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Mandatory Credit: Brianna Paciorka-USA TODAY NETWORK
Dec 19, 2020; Knoxville, TN, USA; Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller (28) runs the ball while defended by Tennessee linebacker Tyler Baron (9) during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Mandatory Credit: Brianna Paciorka-USA TODAY NETWORK /
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Palmer (5) runs the ball during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Palmer (5) runs the ball during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. /
Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) scrambles with the ball during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) scrambles with the ball during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. /
Texas A&M running back Ainias Smith (0) fakes carrying the ball as Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) has possession of it, during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
Texas A&M running back Ainias Smith (0) fakes carrying the ball as Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) has possession of it, during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. /
Tennessee tight end Jacob Warren (87) runs with the ball for a touchdown during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
Tennessee tight end Jacob Warren (87) runs with the ball for a touchdown during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. /
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Palmer (5) is tackled by Texas A&M defensive back Brian George (16) during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Palmer (5) is tackled by Texas A&M defensive back Brian George (16) during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. /
Dec 19, 2020; Knoxville, TN, USA; Texas A&M defenisve lineman Jayden Peevy (92) recovers a fumble by Tennessee during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Mandatory Credit: Brianna Paciorka-USA TODAY NETWORK
Dec 19, 2020; Knoxville, TN, USA; Texas A&M defenisve lineman Jayden Peevy (92) recovers a fumble by Tennessee during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Mandatory Credit: Brianna Paciorka-USA TODAY NETWORK /
Tennessee quarterback J.T. Shrout (12) warms up before a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
Tennessee quarterback J.T. Shrout (12) warms up before a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. /
Tennessee fans are seen in the stadium before a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
Tennessee fans are seen in the stadium before a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. /
Tennessee Head Coach Jeremy Pruitt walks on the field before a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
Tennessee Head Coach Jeremy Pruitt walks on the field before a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. /
Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller (28) celebrates a touchdown during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller (28) celebrates a touchdown during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. /
Tennessee Head Coach Jeremy Pruitt walks onto the field to talk to players during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
Tennessee Head Coach Jeremy Pruitt walks onto the field to talk to players during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. /
Texas A&M running back Ainias Smith (0) runs the ball while defended by a Tennessee player during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
Texas A&M running back Ainias Smith (0) runs the ball while defended by a Tennessee player during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. /
Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller (28) falls into the end zone for a touchdown during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller (28) falls into the end zone for a touchdown during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. /
Tennessee defensive back Warren Burrell (4) and Tennessee defensive lineman Matthew Butler (94) tackled Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller (28) during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
Tennessee defensive back Warren Burrell (4) and Tennessee defensive lineman Matthew Butler (94) tackled Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller (28) during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. /
Tennessee defensive back Alontae Taylor (2) defends Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller (28) during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.Bep 2383
Tennessee defensive back Alontae Taylor (2) defends Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller (28) during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.Bep 2383 /
Tennessee quarterback Harrison Bailey (15) throws a pass during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
Tennessee quarterback Harrison Bailey (15) throws a pass during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. /
Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller (28) runs the ball down the field during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller (28) runs the ball down the field during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. /
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Palmer (5) and Tennessee tight end Jacob Warren (87) celebrate a play during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Palmer (5) and Tennessee tight end Jacob Warren (87) celebrate a play during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. /
Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller (28) runs the ball while defended by Tennessee linebacker Tyler Baron (9) during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller (28) runs the ball while defended by Tennessee linebacker Tyler Baron (9) during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. /
Dec 19, 2020; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee defensive back Jaylen McCollough (22) tackles Texas A&M tight end Jalen Wydermyer (85) during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Mandatory Credit: Brianna Paciorka-USA TODAY NETWORK
Dec 19, 2020; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee defensive back Jaylen McCollough (22) tackles Texas A&M tight end Jalen Wydermyer (85) during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Mandatory Credit: Brianna Paciorka-USA TODAY NETWORK /
Dec 19, 2020; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee quarterback Harrison Bailey (15) is tackled during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Mandatory Credit: Brianna Paciorka-USA TODAY NETWORK
Dec 19, 2020; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee quarterback Harrison Bailey (15) is tackled during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Mandatory Credit: Brianna Paciorka-USA TODAY NETWORK /
Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) celebrates a touchdown during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) celebrates a touchdown during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. /
Dec 19, 2020; Knoxville, TN, USA; Texas A&M defensive back Brian George (16), Texas A&M defenisve lineman Bobby Brown III,and Texas A&M defenisve lineman DeMarvin Leal (8) celebrate during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Mandatory Credit: Brianna Paciorka-USA TODAY NETWORK
Dec 19, 2020; Knoxville, TN, USA; Texas A&M defensive back Brian George (16), Texas A&M defenisve lineman Bobby Brown III,and Texas A&M defenisve lineman DeMarvin Leal (8) celebrate during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Mandatory Credit: Brianna Paciorka-USA TODAY NETWORK /
Dec 19, 2020; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee linebacker Quavaris Crouch (27) tackles Texas A&M tight end Jalen Wydermyer (85) during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Mandatory Credit: Brianna Paciorka-USA TODAY NETWORK
Dec 19, 2020; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee linebacker Quavaris Crouch (27) tackles Texas A&M tight end Jalen Wydermyer (85) during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Mandatory Credit: Brianna Paciorka-USA TODAY NETWORK /
Dec 19, 2020; Knoxville, TN, USA; Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) speaks to Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Mandatory Credit: Brianna Paciorka-USA TODAY NETWORK
Dec 19, 2020; Knoxville, TN, USA; Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) speaks to Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Mandatory Credit: Brianna Paciorka-USA TODAY NETWORK /
Tennessee linebacker Henry To’o To’o (11) defends Texas A&M tight end Jalen Wydermyer (85) during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
Tennessee linebacker Henry To’o To’o (11) defends Texas A&M tight end Jalen Wydermyer (85) during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. /
Tennessee defensive back Jaylen McCollough (22) tacklers Texas A&M tight end Jalen Wydermyer (85) during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
Tennessee defensive back Jaylen McCollough (22) tacklers Texas A&M tight end Jalen Wydermyer (85) during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. /
Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) looks down the field during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) looks down the field during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. /
Tennessee fans cheer in the stands during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
Tennessee fans cheer in the stands during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. /
Texas A&M linebacker Aaron Hansford (33) defends Tennessee defensive back Trel Riley (34) during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
Texas A&M linebacker Aaron Hansford (33) defends Tennessee defensive back Trel Riley (34) during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. /
Tennessee linebacker Henry To’o To’o (11) tackles Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller (28) during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.
Tennessee linebacker Henry To’o To’o (11) tackles Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller (28) during a game between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. /

Now, after looking back, everybody is wondering where Tennessee football goes from here. This was obviously an extremely disappointing season, but it was also a weird season, and nobody knows what to make of it.

Still, the coaching and quarterback questions are wide open, and we don’t even know if the Vols are going to play another game yet, as they are technically eligible to make a bowl appearance. Simply put, there’s never been an odder ending to a season.

Next. Five takeaways from Vols' 34-13 loss to Aggies. dark

The one thing that is clear is that many Vol fans were probably happy to see this Tennessee football season come to an end. It was disastrous and so many ways after so much promise with a 2-0 start, and this day provided lots of mixed emotions for Rocky Top.