Each week, Rocky Top Insider will take a look at how all 12 opponents on Tennessee’s 2023 schedule fared.
From UTSA to Georgia, let’s take a look at how the Vols’ 2023 opponents in the 13th week of the college football season.
Week 1 Opponent: Virginia Cavaliers
Virginia got blown out by Virginia Tech 55-17 in Charlottesville in the season finale.
The bad loss dropped the Cavaliers to a 3-9 (2-6 ACC) record for the 2023 season. Virginia is not bowl eligible.
Week 2 Opponent: Austin Peay Governors
Austin Peay lost a heartbreaker to Chattanooga 24-21 on a last-minute field goal. The loss was the Governors first since Week 2 at Tennessee, and it caused Austin Peay to not be eligible to go to their conference championship game, as Chattanooga will face Furman.
Austin Peay finished the regular season with a 9-3 record.
Week 3 Opponent: Florida Gators
Florida battled but fell short against Florida State at home in the rivalry game, losing 24-15.
The Gators finished with a 5-7 (3-5 SEC) record and are not bowl eligible in year two under Billy Napier, who is now 11-14 as UF head coach.
Week 4 Opponent: UTSA Roadrunners
UTSA lost a big game at Tulane Friday night, 29-16. The Roadrunners needed to win the game to reach their conference championship game but fell short.
Still, it was a nice year for UTSA who are bowl eligible at 8-4.
Week 5 Opponent: South Carolina Gamecocks
South Carolina lost to Clemson in a disappointing offensive effort, 16-7. The loss dropped the Gamecocks to 5-7 (3-5 SEC), meaning they aren’t bowl eligible.
Week 6 Opponent: Texas A&M Aggies
Texas A&M was up for awhile against LSU but couldn’t hold on, falling 42-30. The loss dropped the Aggies to 7-5 on the season with a 4-4 SEC record. The Aggies tied with Kentucky as UT’s best Power Five win this year with a 7-5 record.
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Week 7 Opponent: Alabama Crimson Tide
Week 9 Opponent: UConn Huskies
Week 10 Opponent: Missouri Tigers
Week 11 Opponent: Georgia Bulldogs
Georgia survived an upset bid from Georgia Tech in Atlanta, winning 31-23.
The win was Georgia’s 12th of the season as they finished undefeated for the third straight season.
Week 12 Opponent: Vanderbilt Commodores
Vanderbilt lost to Tennessee 48-24 in Neyland Stadium this past weekend. It was the Commodores’ 10th loss in a row, and Clark Lea’s squad finished 2-10 with a winless 0-8 SEC record.
