1998: Terry was a quick-footed defensive end with good hands. Wt. Tennessee broke a 5-game losing streak against the Gators. The Huskers put the game away in the opening drive of the third quarter via their power running game, driving the opening kickoff for a touchdown to push the lead to 213. Or write about sports? In fact, 11 of the starters were from either Georgia or the Carolinas. Nebraska was ranked second in the final AP Poll, behind the also-undefeated Rose Bowl champion Michigan Wolverines. The Florida Gators lost 4 fumbles, 2 caused by hits by Al Wilson. The definitive source for all Tennessee news. Kyler finishes the pod with some hilarious stories about two of his former coaches. DT Billy Ratliff pushed Arkansas G Brandon Burlsworth into QB Clint Stoerner, causing him to stumble and fumble. He was also a key signee for the Vols. The NCAA approves the one time transfer, Volquest shares their thoughts on how Josh Heupel will approach the new rule and transfer portal. The Vols racked up 447 total yards, led by the rushing of Travis Henry and the passing of Tee Martin. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Feb 20 @ South Carolina, Tennessee (18-7) Win vs. South Carolina, 65-50, 26. They were down late in the 4th quarter 1410, but scored two touchdowns within 32 seconds of each other on passes by Tee Martin. Explore the NFL Tennessee Titans player roster for the current football season. Norman-Lott was a solid pass rusher in the Pac-12. K Jeff Hall hit a 27 Yard field goal as time expired to give the Vols a key road win. Georgia was limited to only 254 total yards and the Vols defense held their opponent without a touchdown for the second straight game. Kentucky QB Tim Couch passed for 337 yards and 2 TD's, but Kentucky never threatened after the 1st quarter. They need young receivers to step forward to fill backup roles. The Vols lost 13 players (11 on scholarship) to the portal and added eight players. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Not Included on roster: LB Henry To'o To'o, LB Quavaris Crouch, WR Deangelo Gibbs, DB Shawn Shamburger To'o To'o has been heavily linked to Alabama, but has remained enrolled in online classes at. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Price had 199 yards receiving on 4 catches and scored the deciding touchdown in the 4th quarter. Tennessee-Martin: Chad Muma. Middle Tennessee State University Athletics Main Navigation Menu. Dec 10 @ St. Joseph's, Tennessee (6-3) Loss vs. Saint Joseph's, 53-55, 10. The Vols usual starter, Coleman was suffering from cramps and was receiving an IV treatment when Billy Ratliff went in and caused Clint Stoerner to fumble, setting up the Vols winning drive against Arkansas. Nebraska opened up a 70 lead after the first quarter and led 143 lead at halftime. Austin shares his pick for the most impactful player entering this season and the news out of Knoxville . Ratliff recovered the ball and allowed Tennessee the chance to drive the field and score the game winning touchdown. Reach Adam Sparks at adam.sparks@knoxnews.com and on Twitter @AdamSparks. The top-ranked Michigan Wolverines were not a participant, as the Big Ten champion was still obligated to appear in the Rose Bowl against the Pac-10 champion. The Volunteers were given a preseason ranking of #10 in the AP Poll. Tee Martin had 241 yards passing and 1 TD, while Travis Henry led the team in rushing with 136 yards and a touchdown. DT. The Cornhuskers did win a share of the national championship, capturing the top spot in the Coaches Poll and receiving the AFCA National Championship Trophy. This 64th edition of the Orange Bowl featured the Nebraska Cornhuskers of the Big 12 Conference and the Tennessee Volunteers of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).[2]. The Vols added Miami transfer John Campbell and Texas transfer Andrej Karic to compete for starting positions. 1998: Johnsons late interception against Florida State put the game away in the Fiesta Bowl. The Florida Gators lost 4 fumbles, 2 caused by hits by Al Wilson. Johnson has twoPizza Bar locations in Atlanta. He later served as the OC at Kentucky and Florida State and recently completed his first season as East Tennessees head coach. Jan 2 @ Auburn, Tennessee (8-4) Loss vs. Auburn, 62-90, 13. 98: DT: 6-4: 305: 25: 4: Mississippi State: Andre Smith . [Capture the thrills of Tennessee football's epic 2022 season with our special newbook. After: Price played nine season in the NFL for the Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys and Atlanta Falcons. . Read more about our data coverage. Feb 17 @ Ole Miss, Tennessee (17-7) Win vs. Mississippi, 69-67, 25. 3 ranking. Mississippi State. The key play of the game and possibly the season occurred in the 4th quarter. Nebraska's lead jumped to 283 after a touchdown run by quarterback Scott Frost. If they do not, this could turn into a downgrade. 23. Column:Championships, rebuilding all about recruiting. Leaverton is currently the founder and president of Undivided Nation. It was a perfect fit. 1998: Reado would have been the starting left tackle on most other teams had the Vols not had Clifton. Record: 8-8-0, 2nd in This win secured a berth into the National Championship game for the Vols. Visit ESPN to view the Dallas Cowboys team roster for the current season. : 11 Ryan McCarthy . The next season, the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) was formed, allowing the Big Ten and Pac-10 champions to participate in bowl games other than the Rose Bowl. Here's a look at Tennessee's starting lineup from that game in Tempe, Ariz., and what became of those players. He became UTs athletic director last December. Coleman played seven seasons in the NFL. Tee Martin had 241 yards passing and 1 touchdown, while Travis Henry led the team in rushing with 136 yards and a touchdown. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Hall is a financial adviser at Rather & Kittrell in Knoxville. The Volunteers were given a preseason ranking of #10 in the AP Poll. SEC and National Championship rings for the 1998 Tennessee Vols. 127 in pass defense last season, so any new player will get an opportunity. They did so without senior captain Al Wilson, who missed the game with a shoulder injury. Had Leaverton not made the tackle on the punt return, Warrick would have almost certainly scored. After: Clifton went from protecting Martin in college to protecting Brett Favre in the NFL. At best, Jeudy-Lallys coverage skills will make him a good option at cornerback. Quinn Suber (ETSU, 2021), 1st Season. The conference slate includes six contests between the joint conferences of the Ohio Valley Conference and Big South. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Feb 6, Tennessee (14-7) Loss vs. Mississippi State, 82-88, 22. The Vols defense held Houston to 239 total yards and recorded 3 sacks with 8 tackles for loss. SEC 4-4. Birmingham Quarterback Club Most Outstanding SEC Lineman, 'Football News', AP and Coaches 1st team All SEC. Chavis was Fulmers defensive coordinator for 15 seasons. In his final game at Tennessee, Manning completed 21-of-31 attempts for only 131 yards passing. The Volunteers football schedule includes opponents, date, time, and TV. 1998: Hall was as clutch as any kicker the Vols have had in recent history, especially against Syracuse and Florida. 98: Maia Chaka: 100: Kevin Codey: 16: Walt Coleman IV: 65: Mike Dolce: 123: Tom Eaton: 70: Daniel Gallagher: 85: . Overlooking Wilson was understandable considering he was playing next to Peerless Price, who would go on to star in the NFL. 00:00 Intro 04:25 Our Weekend Recap 11:46 Going to Practice 15:00 Len'Neth Whitehead 20:15 Hendon's Teeth 23:04 Who to Watch . This was the second game winning kick of Hall's career (Georgia 1995). Campaign momentum has resulted in the Tennessee Fund closing more than 135 gifts of $25,000 or larger already this fiscal year while also realizing an all-time high for donors in a fiscal year, with more than 19,000 individuals contributing to Tennessee . Tennessee entered their 3rd game in the 1998 SEC season as underdogs. Ratliff lives in Chattanooga. Dec 2, Tennessee (5-2) Win vs. Memphis, 68-67, 8. The Vols won their sixth national title after defeating Florida State in the Fiesta Bowl, the first BCS National Championship Game. After: My wife and I quit our jobs, sold our house and are pouring our lives into a dream we have to see America become a nation united, Leaverton wrote on his Linkedin page. Editors note: Welcome to Tennessee Week. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Record: 8-8-0, 2nd in AFC Central Division (Schedule and Results) Coach: Jeff Fisher (8-8-0) The 1998 Tennessee Volunteers were ranked as the No. Paige Dauer, sports director at WALB News, a dual NBC/ABC-affiliated TV station in Albany, Georgia, has left to join its sister station in Knoxville, Tennessee, as a sports report. After: Riley climbed his way up the high school coaching ladder before he was named the head coach of his alma mater, Jefferson County High School, in 2016. Many forget he ran a 10.2-second time in the 100-meter dash in high school where he played cornerback. 1998: Clifton was in charge of protecting Martins blindside on passing plays and helping the Vols dominant running game. His incredible talent was probably a bit overlooked in college, as evident by what he did in the NFL. He lives in Atlanta and founded the North Georgia Lady Vols, a girls basketball AAU team. Jan 27 @ Vanderbilt, Tennessee (13-5) Win vs. Vanderbilt, 78-67, 19. Campbell was a three-year starter and 2020 All-Big Ten selection. If the player has enrolled at a new school, its listed in parentheses. Previous College: East Tennessee State No. Tennessee won its first consensus National Championship since 1951 and the first ever BCS title game by defeating the Seminoles 2316. LSU's 3 permanent rivals for 9-game SEC schedule have been set, per report, Quinten Dormady, former Tennessee QB, under playbook investigation in XFL, Alabama basketball adds commitment from 4-star forward, Texas A&M punctuates impressive SEC season with upset of No. Men's Cross Country | Roster | Official Site of East Tennessee State Athletics Men's Cross Country News Schedule Roster Coaches Statistics Recruit Questionnaire Southern Conference Championships More. The 1998 Orange Bowl was played on January 2, 1998, and served as the Bowl Alliance's designated national championship game for the 1997 season. And additional transfers could be added after spring practice. So he checks that box, as well. Most defensive linemen need time to develop, gain strength and find a role. Last edited on 19 February 2023, at 18:36, 1998 Southeastern Conference football standings, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1998_Tennessee_Volunteers_football_team&oldid=1140353230, $ BCS representative as conference champion. He ran a 4.43 in the 40-yard dash as well. Give a Rivals gift subscription this holiday season QB Donovan McNabb gave the Volunteer defense fits, putting up 300 yards with a 22-for-28 day. They had lost quarterback Peyton Manning, wide receiver Marcus Nash, and linebacker Leonard Little to the NFL. And he returned from a 2021 injury to record 62 tackles and five tackles-for-loss in 2022. . Jan 9, Tennessee (10-4) Win vs. South Carolina, 86-57, 15. After: Martin is currently the offensive coordinator at Southern California. After: Grant played 12 seasons in the NFL, for the Carolina Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars and Seattle Seahawks before retiring as a New York Giant in 2011. Operation Sports Forums > Football > EA Sports College Football > NCAA Football Rosters: Past 360 NCAA Rosters Available . Email icon Email icon Exit Fullscreen icon External link icon Facebook logo Football icon Facebook logo Instagram logo Snapchat logo YouTube logo TikTok logo Spotify logo . It was their first 80 start since 1956. After: According to his LinkedIn profile, Reado is a trustee in Knox County. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Find out more. 1, debate heats up. Hes the head coach at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School. Nick Saban, in fact, wouldn't mind playing 10. The Vols won despite racking up only 235 yards of total offense. Anthony Richardson impresses at the combine with a 4.43 40-yard dash and a 40.5-inch vertical leap. The Vols also held the Gators to 13 net rushing on 30 attempts. After: Cutcliffe was named Dukes head coach in 2008 and is No. Nov 24, Tennessee (3-2) Win vs. Chattanooga, 85-74, 6. Kentucky QB Tim Couch passed for 337 yards and 2 touchdowns, but Kentucky never threatened after the 1st quarter. Or write about sports? Tennessee was expected . Fueled by gifts to the My All Campaign, progress continues on various fan experience enhancements taking place at historic Neyland Stadium. The difference was turnovers. Florida . List of Washington Redskins starting quarterbacks, List of Baltimore Ravens starting quarterbacks, 1998 Southeastern Conference football season, Southeastern Conference football champion seasons, http://www.utsports.com/facilities/neyland_stadium.html, http://www.cfrc.com/Archives/Top_200_2009.htm, 1998 Tennessee Volunteers on College Football Reference, CNN Sports Illustrated Coverage of the 1998 College Bowl Season. Skip to main content. However, Wilson was a master of getting in and out of his breaks at full speed. The Vols won despite racking up only 235 yards of total offense. Campbell was Miamis starting left tackle, and hell be the frontrunner to start for the Vols. Tennessee broke a 5 game losing streak against the Gators. Tennessee was expected to have a slight fall off after their conference championship the previous season. 4. Only the degree of that improvement is uncertain. Fant is out of eligibility, but Warren is returning for one more season. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Terry played two NFL seasons. He registered 73 sacks in 12 seasons and was selected to the Pro Bowl twice. Tennessee's back-up quarterback Tee Martin threw a touchdown pass in the final minute, and the ensuing two-point conversion was successful, closing the final margin to 4217.[2]. On Jan. 4, Tennessee will celebrate the 20-year anniversary of its Fiesta Bowl victory over Florida State, a win that completed the Vols' 13-0 season and earned them the national championship. tennessee Orlando Magic reportedly make roster move involving former Tennessee star Admiral Schofield Jim Bob Cooter, former Tennessee QB, lands NFL offensive coordinator job, per report Feb 28th, 6:00PM. At worst, Jeudy-Lally will be a strong special teams player and compete to play in the secondary. Tennessee took care of the Blazers to win their homecoming contest and move their record to 80. 6' 2" 304 lbs. Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) March 1, 2023 QB Hendon Hooker Last year for the Vols, Hooker threw for 3,135 yards, 27 TDs, 2 INTs, and had a QBR of 89.5. Instead, Reado manned the right side of UTs offensive line. DT. FBSchedules - College and Pro Football Schedules. Dec 6, Tennessee (6-2) Win vs. Pittsburgh, 56-53, 9. The rest of UTs defense allowed Grant to roam the middle of the field like a center fielder in baseball. During his time in the NFL, he began his own engineering firm. The difference was turnovers. The official 1969 Football Roster for the Auburn Tigers . He was also pretty strong in the classroom. Its no surprise that several Tennessee football players from the 1998 national championship team went onto the NFL after their college careers were done.