Offensive Line
Nathanael: C-
I’m a little more lenient on Tennessee’s offensive line in this game because they actually played better than I thought they would against arguably the toughest front seven they’ll face this season. The only other team I think might be better is Florida, and UT’s O-line played just as good if not better against Georgia than they did the Gators. Yes, things went downhill in the second half, and that’s where I penalize this unit the most. But it could’ve been a lot worse, and considering how young and out-matched the Vols’ offensive line was, Saturday’s performance wasn’t bad at all.
Ben: C
Tennessee’s offensive line played strong at times, particularly in the first half. The unit opened up holes for the running backs and kept Maurer fairly clean — until the second half. Georgia finished the night with three sacks including a forced fumble that resulted in a 60-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown. Against one of the premier front sevens in the country, Tennessee’s O-line held its own.
