Bob Shoops signed a three-year contract with Tennessee this offseason that will pay him $1.15 million annually. The Vols’ defensive performance over their past five SEC games might not be what Butch Jones was hoping for.

Tennessee has given up 2,886 yards of offense in its last five games against SEC opponents. In Saturday’s win, the Vols’ defense surrendered a whopping 740 yards to Missouri and allowed Kentucky to gain 635 yards the week prior.

By comparison, opponents have gained a total of 2,779 yards against Alabama this season.

Injuries have played a factor on defense for Tennessee this season, but it’s discouraging to see the Vols ranked 100th in total defense this season.