Coach Josh Heupel Week 3 Press Conference (12:15PM Sept. 9, 2024)

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Fast and Physical Vols Look to Keep Things Rolling Against Kent State - University of Tennessee Athletics

Vols look to continue punishing play in the trenches as they return home for Neyland night game against Golden Flashes.

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Statistically, Saturday was one of the best defensive performances of the Heupel era as the Vols held the Wolfpack to just 143 yards of total offense, which is the fewest yards allowed during defensive coordinator Tim Banks' tenure.

UT's 39 rushing yards allowed marked the 19th time it has surrendered less than 100 yards under Banks. Dating back to 2022, the Vols have won their last 13 games when holding an opponent under 100 yards rushing.

"Tim has done an unbelievable job. That's been from day one of being here, building camaraderie, trust, chemistry on that side of the football," Heupel said about his fourth-year defensive coordinator.