Freshman (games played)
- D.J. Dale - DT (7)
Offense: 3 (1 starting)
Defense: 6 (4 starting)
Specialists: 2
11 true freshmen, including one walk-on, played against Tennessee.
Two made their returns to the line-up and burned their redshirts, Keilan Robinson and Will Reichard. Reichard’s appearance, his first in almost a month, was short-lived, as he re-aggravated an injury while punting.
That led to another freshman getting playing time, though. And, for the second time in three games, it was a freshman making his first appearance. This time, a star was born.