The Tennessee Vols were indeed ready for primetime on Saturday night, both literally and figuratively. In front of a national television audience, the Vols absolutely dominated the NC State Wolfpack, rolling to a 51-10 win in Bank of America Stadium.
It was the first chance for the 2024 Vols to show what kind of team they are against a ranked Power Five Four opponent with a capable quarterback and a (supposedly) decent roster. Certainly a step up in competition from last week’s 69-3 shellacking of Chattanooga in Neyland Stadium.
Or so it appeared on paper.