Game Week: North Texas

It may not have been pretty for the Vols against South Carolina, but Tennessee got it done against the Gamecocks, their third straight win of three points or less against South Carolina.

Many Tennessee fans have viewed the close win as a step backwards, but the Vols did get a win against an SEC team when they were having an off day, a sign of a good team.

This week, the Vols (5-4, 3-3 SEC) will get a break from SEC play, with a game against struggling North Texas of Conference USA, before their final two games against Missouri and Vanderbilt.

Here’s a look at arguably the easiest game on Tennessee’s schedule (yes, including Western Carolina):

North Texas Mean Green at Tennessee Volunteers

Game Information

Kickoff: Saturday at 12 PM EST

TV: SEC Network

Line: N/A

Venue: Neyland Stadium (Capacity 102,455)

Last Meeting: North Texas 21, Tennessee 14 (10/25/75) (Only meeting)

North Texas Mean Green (1-8, 1-5 C-USA)

Interim Head Coach: Mike Canales (Tennessee will be fifth game)

Offensive Coordinator: Mike Canales

Defensive Coordinator: Chris Cosh

2015 Season Notes

- Head coach Dan McCarney was fired after 66-7 loss to FCS opponent Portland State. Offensive coordinator Mike Canales was named interim coach.

- Defense is allowing 45.6 points per game, offense is scoring 17.6 points per game.

- Only other game against Power Five opponent was against Iowa, a 62-16 loss.

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