COLUMBIA, S.C. — Coming off an open date with its SEC East hopes still alive, Tennessee flopped to a 24-21 upset loss at South Carolina.
The Volunteers made too many mistakes and deserved the result handed to them by the Gamecocks.
Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) runs the ball against South Carolina defensive back D.J. Smith (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)Where does Tennessee go from here, both the rest of the season and beyond? Clearly Tennessee’s program has questions that have to be answered. First, though, a review of Saturday night’s loss.
SATURDAY’S STARS
The miserable loss for Tennessee had some bright spots. John Kelly, with Jalen Hurd and Alvin Kamara ailing, gained 94 yards on 14 carries. Derek Barnett added three sacks to his impressive season. Evan Berry finally broke free for a 100-yard kick-return touchdown after some close calls this season.