Tennessee football: Photo gallery from Vols' 45-20 win vs. Gamecocks

It was a second straight fun ride for Tennessee football. Josh Heupel’s offense continues to take off in a huge way, particularly in the first quarter, and the Vols now have two blowout SEC East wins to improve to 4-2 on the year and 2-1 in league play after a 45-20 win over the South Carolina Gamecocks. They are also in a great position to reach a bowl game now.

Saturday afternoon’s matchup was thrilling beyond just the blowout victory with the strong start, though. Rocky Top honored legend Al Wilson, who was recently selected as a College Football Hall of Fame inductee, and also brought out black jerseys for the first time since 2009, the last time they played South Carolina.

Morale is riding high for Tennessee football in a rare way. The Vols have not won two straight SEC games by two scores or more since 2016, when they beat the Kentucky Wildcats and Missouri Tigers in back to back weeks. With things going well, it’s time to look back on some of the fun. Here is a photo gallery from UT’s big win Saturday.

Oct 9, 2021; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee defensive lineman Maurese Smith (52) greets a fan during the Vol Walk of the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Mandatory Credit: Saul Young-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 9, 2021; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee fans wait for the start of the Vol Walk before at the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Mandatory Credit: Saul Young-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 9, 2021; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee fans cheer during the Vol Walk before an NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Mandatory Credit: Saul Young-USA TODAY Sports /

Tennessee offensive lineman Javontez Spraggins (76) walks in the Vol Walk before an NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee players greet fans during the Vol Walk before an NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee fans arrive to the Vol Walk before an NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee defensive back Trevon Flowers (1) greets fans during the Vol Walk before a football game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football Bp /

Tennessee offensive lineman Dayne Davis (66) walks in the Vol Walk before an NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee fans greet players in the Vol Walk before an NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee running back Tiyon Evans (8) greets fans during the Vol Walk before a football game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football Bp /

Tennessee fans arrive to the Vol Walk before an NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee walks during the Vol Walk before an NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee fans arrive to the Vol Walk before an NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee players walk in the Vol Walk before an NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) signs an autograph for a fan during the Vol Walk before an NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee fans watch the Vol Walk before an NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee fans cheer during the Vol Walk before an NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee running back Tiyon Evans (8) during the Vol Walk before a football game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football Bp /

Tennessee defensive back Jaylen McCollough (22) greets fans during the Vol Walk before an NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee Head Football Coach Josh Heupel walks with Al Wilson during the Vol Walk before the start of the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.Utvsc1007 /

Tennesee players on the Vol Walk in the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.Utvsc1007 /

Tennessee fans wait for the start of the Vol Walk before at the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.Utvsc1007 /

Young Tennessee fans Judson Hopper and Preston Embry at the Vol Walk of the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.Utvsc1007 /

Tennessee defensive lineman Maurese Smith (52) greets a fan during the Vol Walk of the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.Utvsc1007 /

Oct 9, 2021; Knoxville, TN, USA; South Carolina live gamecock mascot Big Sur before a football game between Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Mandatory Credit: Brianna Paciorka-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 9, 2021; Knoxville, TN, USA; A Volunteer takes a photo with South Carolina live gamecock mascot Big Sur before a football game between Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Mandatory Credit: Brianna Paciorka-USA TODAY Sports /

during an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee tight end Miles Campbell (86), Tennessee linebacker Nick Humphrey (31) and Tennessee wide receiver JaVonta Payton (3) wear “dark mode” jerseys and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) on the field beofre the start of the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.Utvsc1007 /

Tennessee fans find their seats in the stands before an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee wide receiver Jimmy Calloway (9) takes the field in an “dark mode” jersey during an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee defensive back Theo Jackson (26) and Tennessee wide receiver Grant Frerking (0) warm up before an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee linebacker Eunique Valentine (55) warms up during an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee defensive lineman Ja’Quain Blakely (48) warms up before an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III (7) warming up before the start of the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.Utvsc1007 /

A kick flies into the stands during warm up before an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Young Tennessee fans watch as players warm up on the field before an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee wide receiver Lucien Brunetti (46) takes the field in a “dark mode” jersey before an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee long snapper Alton Stephens (60) during an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee running back Tiyon Evans (8) on the field before the start of the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.Utvsc1007 /

Tennessee fans at the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.Utvsc1007 /

Tennessee defensive back Trevon Flowers (1) and teammates return to the locker room after warming up for the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.Utvsc1007 /

Tennessee wide receiver Ramel Keyton (80) warming up for the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.Utvsc1007 /

Tennessee wide receivers Jalin Hyatt (11) and JaVonta Payton (3) celebrate Hyatt’s touchdown during the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.Utvsc1007 /

Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) with the touchdown reception while defended by South Carolina defensive back David Spaulding (29) during the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.Utvsc1007 /

University of Tennessee Pride of the Southland Band Drum Major Julia Boylan in the opening ceremonies of the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.Utvsc1007 /

South Carolina running back Kevin Harris (20) is grabbed by Tennessee defensive back Brandon Turnage (29) in the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.Utvsc1007 /

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) looks for an open receiver in the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.Utvsc1007 /

Tennessee defensive lineman Matthew Butler (94) celebrating after a defensive stop during the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.Utvsc1007 /

Tennessee Head Football Coach Josh Heupel and Running Backs Coach Jerry Mack during the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.Utvsc1007 /

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) runs with the ball in an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.Utvsc1007 /

Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (1) is tackled by South Carolina defensive back Carlins Platel (21) in the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.Utvsc1007 /

Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (1) points to a South Carolina defender as he runs downfield in the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.Utvsc1007 /

Tennessee defensive backs Brandon Turnage (29) and Trevon Flowers (1) run down South Carolina running back Juju McDowell (21) in the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.Utvsc1007 /

Tennessee defensive backs Bradley Jones (8), and Cheyenne Labruzza (23), and linebacker Solon Page III (38) make their way onto the field for the start of the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.Utvsc1007 /

From left, Tennessee linebacker Solon Page III (38), defensive back Trevon Flowers (1), and linebacker Aaron Beasley (24) celebrate a fumble recovery against South Carolina in the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.Utvsc1007 /

South Carolina Head Coach Shane Beamer during the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.Utvsc1007 /

Tennessee wide receivers Velus Jones Jr. (1) and Cedric Tillman (4) celebrate Jones’ touchdown in the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.Utvsc1007 /

Tennessee running back Tiyon Evans (8) escapes a tackle en route to a touchdown during a NCAA football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football Bp /

Teammates swarm Tennessee running back Tiyon Evans (8) after Evans scored a touchdown during a NCAA football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football Bp /

Tennessee running back Tiyon Evans (8) runs for a touchdown during a NCAA football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football Bp /

A student wears a costume made out of Natural Light and White Claw containers during a NCAA football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football Bp /

A military flyover passers over Neyland Stadium before an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) scores a touchdown in the end zone as South Carolina defensive back Jaylan Foster (12) during an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee wide receiver JaVonta Payton (3) celebrates a touchdown with Tennessee offensive lineman Jerome Carvin (75) during an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) runs the football down the field as South Carolina linebacker Damani Staley (30) defends during an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee defensive back Brandon Turnage (29) tries to get around **DUP** South Carolina tight end Nick Muse (9) during an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel calls during an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (1) is tackled by South Carolina defensive back Darius Rush (28) during an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) looks to pass as South Carolina linebacker Damani Staley (30) defends during an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (1) scores a touchdown during an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee tight end Princeton Fant (88) speaks with Tennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel during an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) looks to pass during an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee running back Tiyon Evans (8) runs the ball during an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee placekicker Chase McGrath (40) kicks during an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee fans cheer during an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee fans cheer in the stands during an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel during an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee defensive back Brandon Turnage (29) tries to get around South Carolina tight end Nick Muse (9) during an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee defensive backs Bradley Jones (8), Cheyenne Labruzza (23), and linebacker Solon Page III (38) make their way onto the field for the start of the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.Utvsc1007 /

Tennessee tight end Miles Campbell (86), linebacker Nick Humphrey (31) and receiver JaVonta Payton (3) wear “dark mode” jerseys during an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

The University of Tennessee Color Guard in pregame ceremonies during the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.Utvsc1007 /

Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) returns to the field after halftime in the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.Utvsc1007 /

Tennessee students cheer from the stands during an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee defensive back Trevon Flowers (1) tries to take down South Carolina running back Juju McDowell (21) during a NCAA football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football Bp /

South Carolina Head Coach Shane Beamer during a NCAA football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football Bp /

Tennessee defensive back Brandon Turnage (29) after a NCAA football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football Bp /

South Carolina linebacker Brad Johnson (19) face masks Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) during an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee linebacker Jeremy Banks (33) defends during an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee running back Len’Neth Whitehead (27) celebrates a touchdown during a NCAA football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football Bp /

Tennessee coaches gesture from the sideline during an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

South Carolina running back Juju McDowell (21) escapes a few tackles during a NCAA football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football Bp /

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) stiff arms South Carolina defensive back R.J. Roderick (10) during a NCAA football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football Bp /

Tennessee defensive back Alontae Taylor (2) high-fives fans after defeating South Carolina 45-20 in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

South Carolina quarterback Luke Doty (4) runs the ball down the field during an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee offensive lineman William Parker (64) runs on the field before an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

Tennessee running back Len’Neth Whitehead (27) fights his way into the end zone for a touchdown during a NCAA football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football Bp /

Oct 9, 2021; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee defensive back Trevon Flowers (1) tries to take down South Carolina running back Juju McDowell (21) during a NCAA football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Mandatory Credit: Brianna Paciorka-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 9, 2021; Knoxville, TN, USA; South Carolina running back Juju McDowell (21) escapes a few tackles during a NCAA football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Mandatory Credit: Brianna Paciorka-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 9, 2021; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) stiff arms South Carolina defensive back R.J. Roderick (10) during a NCAA football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Mandatory Credit: Brianna Paciorka-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 9, 2021; Knoxville, TN, USA; A military flyover passes over Neyland Stadium before an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Mandatory Credit: Calvin Mattheis-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 9, 2021; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee defensive backs Brandon Turnage (29) and Trevon Flowers (1) run down South Carolina running back Juju McDowell (21) in the NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Mandatory Credit: Calvin Mattheis-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 9, 2021; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) runs with the ball in an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Mandatory Credit: Calvin Mattheis-USA TODAY Sports /

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) scores a touchdown during an NCAA college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the South Carolina Gamecocks in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Carolina Football /

From the Vol Walk to the end of the game, there were plenty of memorable moments in this one for Tennessee football fans. It’s enough to make anybody excited about what the future holds under Heupel, as things really seem like they’re starting to take shape.

Up next is a matchup with the Ole Miss Rebels and former Tennessee football head coach Lane Kiffin. That will likely create more memories, particularly if everybody does what they should do, which includes the Vols bringing out the black jerseys again and ESPN working to get Peyton and Eli Manning to call the game.

Next. Five takeaways from Vols' 45-20 win vs. South Carolina. dark

All of those things could make for a legendary night and lots more photos to bring you here. Right now, though, it’s just time to look back on how this game went and the position Tennessee football is in right now. No first-year coach on Rocky Top has seen this success in a long time.

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Tennessee football: Photo gallery from Vols’ 45-20 win vs. South Carolina

By Caleb Calhoun | Oct 9, 2021