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Tennessee football’s top five performers in 56-0 win at Vanderbilt

By Caleb Calhoun

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 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 /
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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; 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 /

Roman Harrison. 1. Scouting Report. Defensive lineman. player. 839. Pick Analysis. Senior

2 sacks, 2.5 TFLs, 1 QB hurry, 4 tackles (3 solo)

A huge reason the secondary looked so much better in this game despite being so decimated was because of how Tennessee football’s pass rush performed. That unit didn’t show up at all last week, and it limited everything the Vols could do. Add in Jeremy Banks being out, and you can see why the South Carolina game happened.

Well, Banks returned, the defense somewhat reunited, and the pass rush decided to play a lot more aggressive. Tyre West had two tackles for a loss and a sack, Byron Young and Bryson Eason each had a tackle for a loss, Dominic Bailey assisted on a tackle for a loss with Bailey, and LaTrell Bumphus knocked down a pass.

However, Roman Harrison was by far the best player all night on the defensive line. His numbers speak for themselves. Harrison’s first sack came early in the second quarter. It was 3rd and 6, Vandy was trailing 14-0, and they were driving. Harrison brought down Mike Wright for a two-yard loss, and Vandy missed the ensuing field goal.

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That play was huge for keeping Tennessee football in control of the game. Harrison’s second sack came early in the third quarter, and while the Vols were already up 35-0, it helped them stay in control. With such a meaningful stat and an elite stat line, Harrison was the biggest catalyst for this defensive turnaround, so he’s the player of the game.

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