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Tennessee football report card: Grading the Vols in 60-14 win vs. South Alabama

By Caleb Calhoun

Tennessee defensive lineman/linebacker Roman Harrison (30) during a game against South Alabama at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Alabama Football
Tennessee defensive lineman/linebacker Roman Harrison (30) during a game against South Alabama at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Alabama Football /
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Tennessee tight end Princeton Fant (88) runs the ball as South Alabama safety Yam Banks (15) defends during a game against South Alabama at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Alabama Football
Tennessee tight end Princeton Fant (88) runs the ball as South Alabama safety Yam Banks (15) defends during a game against South Alabama at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021.Kns Tennessee South Alabama Football /

Offensive grades part II

Wide receivers: A+

All year, this has been the most elite group for Tennessee football, and it didn’t change on Saturday. Both Cedric Tillman and Velus Jones Jr. broke 100 yards receiving, and each of them had an impressive grab in one-on-one coverage. Those were really the only two stars, but they were all UT needed to dominate through the air.

Tight ends: A

This has been a unit that has struggled at times throughout the year, but that wasn’t the case Saturday. Princeton Fant had three catches for 40 yards and a touchdown, and Jacob Warren had four catches for 33 yards. Both of them also helped pave the way for the Vols’ elite rushing attack.

Offensive line: A-

Cooper Mays went down at one point with a minor injury, and Cade Mays had to leave with a more serious one. Jerome Carvin also moved over to center. This unit did still allow three sacks, but it paved the way for 250 rushing yards despite those sacks. As a result, it deserves an A grade easily, even if the sacks result in an A- instead of a standard A.

Overall offensive grade: A

You can’t overlook scoring 60 points in a game. Okay, 13 were by defense and special teams, which we’ll get to, but the Vols also scored on their first seven offensive drives of the night. As a result, it’s nearly impossible to find something negative about this side of the ball.

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