Tennessee football: Photo gallery from Vols' 56-0 win at Vanderbilt

It’s always memorable when Tennessee football beats the Vanderbilt Commodores on the road. Vol fans fill Vandy’s home stadium in Nashville and watch their team usually close out the regular season. This time was more special than most, though, as the fans witnessed UT ending quite a few droughts with this one.

The Vols secured their first 10-win season since 2007, their first regular season 10-win season since 2003 and their first high-profile bowl appearance since 1999. Now, they will play a bowl with the prospect of their first 11-win season and top 10 finish since 2001.

Add in the fact that it was a shutout in a 56-0 victory, and Tennessee football gave its fans lots to cheer for. Celebrations were abound in the middle of the state, and it should last into the night since it was a late kickoff. Let’s take a look at some of those moments. Here are photos of the Vols’ blowout win over their in-state rivals.

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;Tennessee Volunteers football players walk into FirstBank Stadium for a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) talks with quarterback Joe Milton III (7) and offensive lineman Parker Ball (65) before a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Mike Wright (5) makes his way to the field during Star Walk before the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;The Tennessee Volunteers take the field for warmups before a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;the Vanderbilt Commodores safety Maxwell Worship (21) walks onto the field with teammates before a game against the Tennessee Volunteers at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Mike Wright (5) leads the team onto the field before a game against the Tennessee Volunteers at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers receivers take the field for warmups before the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers offensive lineman Javontez Spraggins (76) walks off the field before the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel leads his players on to the field before a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III (7) talks with quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) before the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel watches his players warm up before a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel shakes hands with wide receiver Squirrel White (10) before a game against the the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III (7) and quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) lead the team huddle before a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Clark Lea takes the field before the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Walker Merrill (19) screams as he takes the field with teammates before s game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) pulls in a first down catch against Vanderbilt Commodores defensive back Ja’Dais Richard (34) during the first quarter at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; ennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Joshua Josephs (19) takes the field before the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III (7) leads players onto the field before the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores players take the field before the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores tight end Justin Ball (84) and wide receiver Ezra McAllister (82) take the field before the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers mascot Smokey dances before the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores running back Ray Davis (2) is tackled for a loss by a group of Tennessee Volunteers defenders during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel talks with quarterback Joe Milton III (7) after a touchdown during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) after a first down catch during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) catches a pass for a first down during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Mike Wright (5) throws a pass against Tennessee Volunteers during the first quarter at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;Tennessee Volunteers running back Jabari Small (2) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Vanderbilt Commodores defensive lineman Yilanan Outtara (98) during the first quarter at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) takes the field before the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Wesley Walker (13) after a defensive stop against Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Jayden McGowan (16) during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Jeremy Banks (33) waits for the snap during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores running back Ray Davis (2) is stopped by a group of Tennessee Volunteers defenders during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;Vanderbilt Commodores running back Ray Davis (2) carries the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first quarter at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Mike Wright (5) mishandles the snap as he is pressured by Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Byron Young (6) during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;Tennessee Volunteers running back Jabari Small (2) carries the ball against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first quarter at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel talks with his players during a timeout during the first quarter against Vanderbilt Commodore at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Dee Williams (3) is stopped by Vanderbilt Commodores defenders as he returns a punt during the first quarter at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;Tennessee Volunteers tight end Princeton Fant (88) dives into the end zone for a touchdown against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first quarter at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers tight end Princeton Fant (88) is pushed across the goal line on a touchdown during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers tight end Princeton Fant (88) is stopped short of the goal line during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Ramel Keyton (80) runs after a catch during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Jaylen Wright (20) runs for a first down during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;Tennessee Volunteers tight end Princeton Fant (88) dives over Vanderbilt Commodores defenders for a touchdown during the first quarter at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers tight end Princeton Fant (88) celebrates after a touchdown run during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Dee Williams (3) returns a punt for a touchdown against Vanderbilt Commodores tight end Gavin Schoenwald (10) during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Mike Wright (5) is hit by Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Aaron Beasley (24) as he throws a pass during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III (7) drops back to pass against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Tennessee football players walk into FirstBank Stadium for their game against Vanderbilt Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel questions a call by officials during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Vanderbilt quarterback Mike Wright (5) leads the team onto the field before the game against Tennessee at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel talks to offensive lineman Javontez Spraggins (76) as he is examined by an athletic trainer during the second quarter against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;Tennessee Volunteers running back Jabari Small (2) sits on the turf after suffering an apparent injury during the second quarter against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Mike Wright (5) rushes for a first down against Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Jaylen McCollough (2) during the second quarter at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Jabari Small (2) runs for a short gain against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Tyler Baron (9) sacks Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Mike Wright (5) during the second quarter at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Squirrel White (10) returns a punt against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Tennessee takes the field for warmups before the game against Vanderbilt at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Vanderbilt safety Maxwell Worship (21) walks onto thee field with teammates before the game at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel shakes hands with wide receiver Squirrel White (10) before the game against the Vanderbilt at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Tennessee quarterbacks Joe Milton III (7) and Hendon Hooker (5) lead the team huddle before the game against Vanderbilt at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) gets fired up with quarterback Joe Milton III (7) and offensive lineman Parker Ball (65) before the game against Vanderbilt at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel watches his players warm up before the game against Vanderbilt at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; A general view of FirstBank Stadium for the kickoff to start the second half of a game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Tennessee Volunteers. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Clark Lea looks at the scoreboard during the third quarter against the Tennessee Volunteers at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Gamarion Carter (83) catches a pass against Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Kamal Hadden (5) along the sideline during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Roman Harrison (30) sacks Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback AJ Swann (13) during the third quarter at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback AJ Swann (13) throws a pass against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the third quarter at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel congratulates players after a score against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;Tennessee Volunteers running back Jaylen Wright (20) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Vanderbilt Commodores safety Maxwell Worship (21) during the third quarter at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker CJ Taylor (13) is carted off the field after suffering an apparent injury during the third quarter against the Tennessee Volunteers at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Dylan Sampson (24) falls forward for extra yards after being hit at the line by Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Kane Patterson (19) during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Tennessee tight end Princeton Fant (88) dives into the end zone for a touchdown over Vanderbilt defenders during the first quarter at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Jaylen Wright (20) celebrates with offensive lineman Jackson Lampley (50) after an 83-yard touchdown run during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Jaylen Wright (20) runs for an 83-yard touchdown against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III (7) throws a pass against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the third quarter at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III (7) calls plays at the line during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) pulls in a first down catch Vanderbilt defensive back Ja’Dais Richard (34) during the first quarter at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel leads his players on to the field before the game against Vanderbilt at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Tennessee wide receiver Walker Merrill (19) screams as he takes the field with teammates before the game against Vanderbilt at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Tennessee defensive back Dee Williams (3) is stopped by Vanderbilt defenders as he returns a punt during the first quarter at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel talks with his players during a timeout during the first quarter of the game against Vanderbilt at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Tennessee running back Jabari Small (2) rushes against Vanderbilt during the first quarter at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Vanderbilt quarterback Mike Wright (5) throws a pass against Tennessee during the first quarter at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Tennessee running back Jabari Small (2) powers into the end zone for a touchdown past Vanderbilt defensive lineman Yilanan Outtara (98) during the first quarter at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Dylan Sampson (24) runs for an 80-yard touchdown during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Tyre West (42) sacks Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback AJ Swann (13) during the fourth quarter at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Tyre West (42) stops Vanderbilt Commodores running back Ray Davis (2) during the fourth quarter at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Jaylen McCollough (2) celebrates after a defensive stop during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Dylan Sampson (24) celebrates with offensive lineman Parker Ball (65) after scoring a touchdown against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the fourth quarter at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Dylan Sampson (24) rushes for a touchdown against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the fourth quarter at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Vanderbilt takes the field before the game against Tennessee at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Clark Lea and Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel meet at mid field after a shutout win by the Volunteers at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores tight end Ben Bresnahan (86) talks with running back Ray Davis (2) after a 56-0 loss against the Tennessee Volunteers at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers players and fans celebrate after a 56-0 victory over the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Clark Lea stands with his players after a 56-0 loss to the Tennessee Volunteers at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) celebrates after a 56-0 victory over the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Clark Lea and Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel meet at midfield after a game at FirstBank Stadium. Tennessee won 56-0. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Clark Lea and Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel meet at midfield after after a game at FirstBank Stadium. Tennessee won 56-0. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV – USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Clark Lea looks on from the sideline during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III (7) celebrates as he leaves the field after a win against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Tennessee mascot Smokey gets fired up before the game against the Vanderbilt at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Tennessee running back Jabari Small (2) sits on the turf after being injured during the second quarter during the game against Vanderbilt at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel talks to offensive lineman Javontez Spraggins (76) as he is checked our by a athletic trainer during the second quarter of their game against Vanderbilt at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Tennessee defensive lineman Tyler Baron (9) sacks Vanderbilt quarterback Mike Wright (5) during the second quarter at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Vanderbilt quarterback Mike Wright (5) rushes for a first down past Tennessee defensive back Jaylen McCollough (2) during the second quarter at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores tight end Ben Bresnahan (86) consoles running back Ray Davis (2) as they leave the field following their final game at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Tennessee defensive lineman Tyre West (42) sacks Vanderbilt quarterback AJ Swann (13) during the fourth quarter at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea stands with his players after their 56 to 0 loss against Tennessee at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Tennessee defensive lineman Roman Harrison (30) sacks Vanderbilt quarterback AJ Swann (13) during the third quarter at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Vanderbilt linebacker CJ Taylor (13) is carted off the field after being injured during the third quarter at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea and Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel meet at midfield after after the game at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Tennessee defeated Vanderbilt 56 to 0.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea looks at the scoreboard during the third quarter of the their game against Tennessee at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson (24) celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Parker Ball (65) during the fourth quarter of their game against Vanderbilt at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Tennessee running back Jabari Small (2) celebrates his touchdown against Vanderbilt during the first quarter at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright (20) races into the end zone for a touchdown past Vanderbilt safety Maxwell Worship (21) during the third quarter at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) celebrates their 56 to 0 win against Vanderbilt after the game at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Tennessee defensive lineman Tyre West (42) stops Vanderbilt running back Ray Davis (2) sduring the fourth quarter at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Tennessee players and fans celebrate their 56 to 0 win over Vanderbilt after the game at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Vanderbilt quarterback AJ Swann (13) throws a pass against Tennessee during the third quarter at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson (24) rushes for a touchdown past the Vanderbilt defense ruduring the fourth quarter at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Vanderbilt tight end Ben Bresnahan (86) talks with Vanderbilt running back Ray Davis (2) after their 56 to 0 loss against Tennessee at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback AJ Swann (13) is thrown to the turf on a sack by Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Tyre West (42) defensive lineman Bryson Eason (20) and defensive lineman James Pearce Jr. (27) during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Walker Merrill (19) celebrates with wide receiver Squirrel White (10) after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III (7) rolls out to pass against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Dee Williams (3) celebrates after returning a punt for a touchdown against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III (7) throws a pass over the Vanderbilt defense during the third quarter at FirstBank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Ncaa Football Tennessee Volunteers At Vanderbilt Commodores /

Of course, the elephant in the room is that this game was a bit of a letdown coming in given how the Vols lost 63-38 to the South Carolina Gamecocks last week, effectively ending their College Football Playoff hopes while Hendon Hooker suffered a season-ending injury. Nothing is going to undo that.

Still, you have to give Josh Heupel’s team credit for responding the way they did after such a heartbreaking Saturday a week ago. They could have rolled over and quit, which would have. been dangerous against a Vandy team on a two-game winning streak trying to reach a bowl.

Next. Five takeaways from Vols' 56-0 win at Vanderbilt. dark

Instead, Tennessee football came out strong and poured it on with a backup quarterback. That was impressive and speaks to the maturity this team has shown for much of the season. Given the expectations at the start of the year, that definitely made this win worth celebrating. Vol fans understood perspective when attending this one.

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By Caleb Calhoun | Nov 27, 2022