NFL News NFL News, Reports and Updates
1 Jan 1996: Wide receiver Joey Kent #11 of the Tennessee Volunteers glides into the endzone with his reception as centerback Anthony Gwinn of the Ohio State Buckeyes fails to stop him during the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida. Tennessee defeated Ohio St © Scott Halleran |
Tennessee and Ohio State first played in football on Jan. 1, 1996. The Vols and Buckeyes played in the 1996 CompUSA Florida Citrus Bowl.
Tennessee defeated the Buckeyes, 20-14, at the Florida Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida.
Tennessee quarterback Peyton Manning completed 20-of-35 passing attempts for 182 yards and one touchdown. Wide receiver Joey Kent totaled seven receptions for 109 yards and one touchdown.
Running back Jay Graham led the Vols in rushing yards (154). He was named MVP of the game.
Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George totaled 101 rushing yards and one touchdown for the Buckeyes.
Below are photos of the only meeting between Tennessee and Ohio State all time.
1 Jan 1996: Lineman Luke Fickell #99 of the Ohio State Buckeyes is downcast on the sideline as his team falls to the Tennessee Volunteers in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida. Tennessee defeated Ohio State 20-14. © Scott Halleran
1 Jan 1996: Tailback Jay Graham #26 of the Tennessee Volunteers crashes into the defensive line of the Ohio State Buckeyes including end Kevin Johnson #52 in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida. Tennessee defeated Ohio State 20-14. Mandatory Credit: © Scott Halleran
1 Jan 1996: Dimitrious Stanley #3 of the Ohio State Buckeyes is tackled by Jesse Sanders #22 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida. Tennessee defeated Ohio State 20-14. Mandatory Credit: Scott Harlleran/Allsport
1 Jan 1996: Shane Begnaud #26 and Anthony Hampton #85 are elated that they made the first down against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the Citrus Bowl in…
Source link : https://sports.yahoo.com/photos-tennessee-ohio-state-football-125034677.html
Author : Vols Wire
Publish date : 2024-12-09 12:50:00
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
