The Tennessee Volunteers ended the year with convincing win over the Iowa Hawkeyes in the 2015 TaxSlayer Bowl. Carrying momentum into the new year, the Vols earned a top twenty-five ranking. However, some question if fans and media are ruining the upcoming season with all the hype.
Regardless, Tennessee cruised to a 59-30 win over Bowling Green in their home opener. With six rushing touchdowns, the Butch Jones' squad displayed a rushing attack many programs only hope to possess. Jalen Hurd crossed the goal line three times in the first half while Alvin Kamara added another two.