Inside the Numbers: Tennessee needs a bounce back win against Chattanooga

The Tennessee Volunteers (2-3) will host in-state opponent Chattanooga (3-2) on Saturday at Neyland Stadium. The Vols look to bounce back from a three-game losing skid with a big win against an FCS opponent. Here’s a look inside the numbers.

59: A.J. Johnson leads the Southeastern Conference with 59 total tackles. The senior is coming off a 13-tackle performance against Florida and has recorded at least nine tackles in each game this season. Johnson is having a stellar final season and is a serious candidate for SEC Defensive Player of the Year.

76: Tennessee forced Florida’s quarterbacks to a combined 76 yards passing on Saturday. Jeff Driskel threw for 59 yards and three interceptions on 11-of-23 passing. Treon Harris recorded 17 yards on 2-of-4 passing.

1955: Tennessee held Florida scoreless at halftime for the first time since 1955. In fact, the Vols kept the Gators scoreless until the fourth quarter. Tennessee’s defense played as well as possible in a losing effort. Unfortunately, little can be said of its offense.

THE BAD

12: Tennessee’s offensive line allowed 12 sacks on Saturday. The Gators also recorded 10 tackles for loss and three QB hurries. The Vols offensive line has disappointed in every game since Week 3 and has managed to look worse each game.

28: Tennessee’s running game combined for 28 total yards on Saturday. Jalen Hurd was “dinged” with a shoulder injury and limited to 39 yards on 10 carries. Marlin Lane only managed 22 on the same amount of touches.

3: Justin Worley had three turnovers in Saturday’s loss. The senior threw two interceptions and fumbled on a sack by Jalen Tabor. Again, Tennessee’s offensive line was abysmal and did Worley little favors with a lack of blocking. But the turnovers were costly as they halted any momentum for Tennessee to extend or recapture the lead.