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Game of My Life: Tennessee Volunteers

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The 1998 Season

The 1998 Tennessee Volunteers football team was one of the most dominant teams in college football history. The Volunteers finished the regular season with a perfect 12-0 record and were ranked No. 1 in the final AP Poll. Tennessee was led by a high-powered offense that averaged over 40 points per game and a defense that allowed just 13.3 points per game.

Game of My Life Tennessee Volunteers: Memorable Stories of Volunteer Football

by Jay Greeson

4.9 out of 5

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The Volunteers' offense was led by quarterback Peyton Manning, who was in his senior season. Manning was one of the most prolific passers in college football history and was the winner of the 1997 Heisman Trophy. The Volunteers also had a talented running back in Jamal Lewis, who rushed for over 1,300 yards and 17 touchdowns during the regular season.

The Volunteers' defense was led by linebacker Al Wilson, who was a consensus All-American. Wilson was the leader of a defense that allowed just 316.3 yards per game and forced 25 turnovers during the regular season.

The 1998 Florida Gators

The 1998 Florida Gators football team was also one of the top teams in the country. The Gators finished the regular season with a record of 11-1 and were ranked No. 3 in the final AP Poll. Florida was led by a high-powered offense that averaged over 35 points per game and a defense that allowed just 14.8 points per game.

The Gators' offense was led by quarterback Doug Johnson, who was a junior. Johnson was a talented passer and runner and was one of the most dangerous offensive players in the country. The Gators also had a talented running back in Terry Jackson, who rushed for over 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns during the regular season.

The Gators' defense was led by linebacker Jevon Kearse, who was a consensus All-American. Kearse was the leader of a defense that allowed just 304.3 yards per game and forced 23 turnovers during the regular season.

The Game

The 1998 Tennessee Volunteers vs. Florida Gators game was played on September 26, 1998, in Gainesville, Florida. The game was a sellout and was one of the most anticipated games of the season.

The Volunteers got off to a fast start, scoring a touchdown on their first possession of the game. The Gators answered back with a touchdown of their own, but the Volunteers took a 14-7 lead into halftime.

The second half was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading touchdowns. The Gators took a 28-21 lead with just over 10 minutes remaining in the game.

The Volunteers refused to give up and drove the ball down the field for a touchdown to tie the game with just over two minutes remaining.

The Gators had a chance to win the game on their final possession, but they were unable to get into field goal range. The game ended in a 28-28 tie.

The Aftermath

The 1998 Tennessee Volunteers vs. Florida Gators game is considered to be one of the greatest games in college football history. The game was a classic back-and-forth battle between two of the best teams in the country.

The Volunteers went on to win the SEC Championship Game and finished the season with a record of 13-0. The Volunteers were ranked No. 1 in the final AP Poll and were crowned the national champions.

The Gators finished the season with a record of 12-1 and were ranked No. 3 in the final AP Poll. The Gators won the SEC Eastern Division Championship and played in the Sugar Bowl.

The 1998 Tennessee Volunteers vs. Florida Gators game is a game that will be remembered for years to come. The game was a classic example of what makes college football so great.

The 1998 Tennessee Volunteers vs. Florida Gators game was one of the most memorable games in college football history. The game was a classic back-and-forth battle between two of the best teams in the country. The Volunteers went on to win the national championship, while the Gators finished the season ranked No. 3 in the country.

The 1998 Tennessee Volunteers vs. Florida Gators game is a game that will be remembered for years to come. The game was a classic example of what makes college football so great.

Game of My Life Tennessee Volunteers: Memorable Stories of Volunteer Football

by Jay Greeson

4.9 out of 5