Locked On Vols - Daily Podcast On Tennessee Volunteers Football & Basketball

REACTION: Tennessee Offense Embarrassed in 20-17 Loss to No. 1 Texas

Locked On Vols - Daily Podcast On Tennessee Volunteers Football & Basketball

Show Notes

Eric Cain hands off some instant reactions to Tennessee’s 20-117 loss to No. 1 Texas. The offensive performance overall was brutal in this game with the offensive line exposed. Still, Tennessee had a chance to win it at the end. What’s the solution moving forward? Jim Knowles and the defense balled out, but it was not enough. Where does Tennessee go from here?

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