The Official #6 Tennessee vs. #7 Clemson Orange Bowl Game Thread, 8:00 PM ET, ESPN

[87&91ALUM]

I am 18-16 in the bowl game picks so not planning on winning a dang thing. Give it all up for a UT Win tonight. I am seeing some really good things. Only thing is the continued lack of performance by our defensive secondary. Hope Ollie Lane is able to play some more. Love to see a 28-3 UT win.

 

[Dudleys87]

Dabo looks like a big dumbass
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He looks like he took Tennessee lightly because they’re “Clemson”.

 

[CMcEver]

Clemson isn't missing anyone on offense, Vols defense stepping up. Milton looking good, making all the throws.

 

[LadyVolette]

No one said you have, but plenty on here have

I know, I just feel like I am always defending Coach Banks lol

 

[Carl Pickens]

Golesh called the plays against Georgia and they looked like garbage.
Perhaps being down our Heisman contender QB and hardware winning WR against a good defense has something to do with it.

You think?

 

[Vol8188]

Milton isn’t the “guy”. I have been rooting for him but Vols should be +20 over Clemson now. Need a portal guy ASAP or roll with Nico or Jackson.

Not convinced Milton has been the problem tonight. Need to get him some help

 

[Other_Guy]

There’s no replacement obviously but you have to adapt to what you have.

Ok but that doesn't mean we should poo poo all over the play calling. It's been about what I've expected TBH

 

[Ty4Vols]

I need Bru to make another catch. Mainly because I need reminded what school he transferred from.

 

[TennesseeTarheel]

I normally think I’ve got orange colored glasses on, but even two of the friends I’m watching this game with (one a Texas grad and one an Ole Miss fan) are just incensed about it.

Nut hugging is never a good look.

 

[Tennman47]

It was amazing how fast the refs spotted the ball for Clemson. For us they kept holding us up 5 seconds

 

[Vol865]

I'll take FG attempts over TD shots 100% of the time. The reality is Chumpson hasn't really threatened the end zone even when close.

Like I said, so far, they've done just enough. I wouldn't call it praise-worthy. It's not like they're dominating. With that said, neither is the offense. Seems like we're ok sitting on an 11 point lead. The screen on 3rd and 8 said it all.

 

[Vol_guy]

Front seven is playing good. We need a lot help in the secondary.

 

[Other_Guy]

You think?

You'd think some people would recognize it but apparently Heupel is just sucking without Golesh.

 

[luthervol]

ABAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA Great decision to run kiddo

But he was very poised as he ran it.

 

[VolDave53]

Because eventually they get in the red zone and the field tightens up.

There is a lot of truth here, but if it works, go for it.

 

[markus]

win probability up to 85% nice!!

 

[Dudleys87]

Ok but that doesn't mean we should poo poo all over the play calling. It's been about what I've expected TBH

No we shouldn’t but it’s painfully obvious at times that Golesh isn’t there doing his part of the game plan.

 

[ttocswob]

Go ahead and give that Clemson QB the Heisman next season. That's the way it sounds from the commentators. Haven't heard such gibberish since UT played Miami that time.

I remember that one well - it never stopped, while we laid 35 on ‘em

 

[Namorto1]

Well, got to be happy with our bend but don’t break defense thus far. Our DBs still suck but pressure on QB is making a big difference. One missed pass interference call on Keyton or we would have a larger lead. Milton is mixed results. Big play or bust at this point but frankly I don’t think they are helping him much with the play calling. We need to run more and give him some easier passing plays.

Clemson should be running the ball more themselves. This first possession out of the half will be important momentum setter. I worry about our defense being worn out in 4th quarter. We need a bigger lead.

 

[Carl Pickens]

Running game is struggling

 

[LadyVolette]

Golesh called the plays against Georgia and they looked like garbage.
Perhaps being down our Heisman contender QB and hardware winning WR against a good defense has something to do with it.

That or he (Golesh) knew he was leaving and mentally checked out? It happens, you get distracted

 

[WiseOlVol]

29 passes for the kid in the 1st H.

If he throws another 20-25, we're bound to get a pick or 2.

 

[1vol]

The line is not helping Milton either.

 

[tnvols72]

Nico has a really good chance coming in and winning the job next season

 

[VOLFan65]

Beasley has been the best player on the field so far.