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This past Saturday, the Tennessee Vols took control and kept Heisman Candidate Darren McFadden to just 117 yards rushing in a 34-13 victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks in Neyland Stadium. The stingent Vol defense held the highly touted Razorback running attack to just 127 yards, 117 of which Darren McFadden, SEC's leading rusher, accounted for. The Vols also had 3 interceptions. The Vol offense was led by Arian Foster and Montario Hardesty rushing for 158 yards combined. Senior Quarterback Eric Ainge had a steller day as he was 12 of 25 for 128 yards and 2 touchdowns. "The first thing I want to tell you is never doubt the heart of a Volunteer. I’m really, really proud of this football team. It was a great team win. And the game was won in the preparation. Regardless what else happens in the Southeastern Conference, we are still in control of our own destiny. Our focus is now on Vanderbilt and improving as a football team,” Volunteer Coach Phillip Fulmer stated.
Fulmer also thought the home crowd was a key part in the victory. “I think our young team feeds off the home crowd a lot. It’s exciting. We’ve been a very good road team too. It’s been incredible. I didn’t think there would be anybody at all this morning on the Vol Walk, but it was packed. The people were so supportive.”
The Volunteers host Vanderbilt for Senior Day on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 2:00 pm.
