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The Tennessee Volunteers football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Tennessee Volunteers football program in various categories,[1] including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. The Volunteers represent University of Tennessee in the NCAA's Southeastern Conference.

Although Tennessee began competing in intercollegiate football in 1891,[1] the school's official record book considers the "modern era" to have begun in 1930s or 1940s, depending on the particular statistic. Records from before this time period are often incomplete and inconsistent, and they are generally not included in these lists.

These lists are dominated by more recent players for several reasons:

  • Since 1940, seasons have increased from 10 games to 11 and then 12 games in length.
  • The NCAA didn't allow freshmen to play varsity football until 1972 (with the exception of the World War II years), allowing players to have four-year careers.
  • Bowl games only began counting toward single-season and career statistics in 2002.[2] The Volunteers have played in 10 bowl games since then, allowing players in those seasons an extra game to accumulate statistics. Similarly, the Volunteers have played in the SEC Championship Game five times since it was first played in 1992.

These stats are updated through the end of the 2019 season.

Passing

Passing Yards

Passing Touchdowns

Passing Attempts

Passing Completions

Rushing

Rushing Yards

Rushing Touchdowns

Rushing Attempts

Receiving

Receptions

Receiving Yards

Receiving Touchdowns

Total offense

Total offense is the sum of passing and rushing statistics. It does not include receiving or returns.[10]

Total offense yards

Total touchdowns

Defense

Interceptions

Eric Berry intercepted 14 passes in his 3-year career at Tennessee.

Tackles

Sacks

Kicking

Field goals made

Field goal percentage

References

  1. ^ a b "2014 Tennessee Volunteers Media Guide" (PDF). UTSports.com. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
  2. ^ "NCAA changes policy on football stats". ESPN.com. AP. August 28, 2002. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Joshua Dobbs". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
  4. ^ "Tennessee vs. Missouri Box Scores". ESPN.com. November 23, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  5. ^ Citrus Bowl
  6. ^ a b "Jalen Hurd". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
  7. ^ Cotton Bowl
  8. ^ "Josh Malone". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
  9. ^ Fiesta Bowl (National Championship game)
  10. ^ "Official 2007 NCAA Division I Football Record Book" (PDF). National Collegiate Athletic Association. August 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 1, 2007. Retrieved January 3, 2008.
  11. ^ "Texas A&M holds of Tennessee in 2 OT thanks to Trevor Knight's TD run". ESPN.com. October 8, 2016.
  12. ^ "Dobbs helps Vols rally for 38-31 victory over No. 19 Georgia". ESPN.com. October 10, 2015.
  13. ^ "Dobbs has huge home finale as No. 19 Vols beat Missouri 63-37". ESPN.com. November 19, 2016.
  14. ^ "A.J. Johnson". UTSports.com. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
  15. ^ a b c "Aaron Medley". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
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