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Tennessee Game Grades Missouri Edition<\/strong><\/p>\n

This was one of the most unfulfilling wins in recent Tennessee<\/strong> memory. The Vols<\/strong> were eliminated from the SEC East<\/strong> championship race early in game as a result of Florida<\/strong>‘s win against LSU<\/strong>. And as much as the offensive production is impressive, Tennessee was again gashed on the ground.<\/p>\n

Even in the victory, Tennessee fans are left to confront several evident truths. First, this season will end as a disappointment. Every expectation was an SEC East Championship. Second, this defense — for several reasons — is not good right now. That’s an evaluative statement, not a judgment statement. Injuries have impacted the unit, for sure. But the fact of the matter is the defense is a liability if Tennessee plays a good team during bowl season.<\/p>\n

Tennessee Game Grades Missouri Edition<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

Offense: A<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Ever since the South Carolina<\/strong> debacle, Tennessee’s offense has been rolling, scoring 55, 49, and 63 points. Granted, none of those defenses were very good. Missouri<\/strong>‘s defense has yielded 400 total yards of offense against every Power-5 opponent it has faced this season. The Tigers have given up an average of 32.17 points per game to their SEC<\/strong> opponents as well. As bad as Missouri is, this was the most points they’ve given to any opponent this season by almost two full touchdowns.<\/p>\n

Offensive Stat of the Game:<\/em><\/span>\u00a0Joshua Dobbs<\/a><\/strong>:\u00a019.0 average yards per rush<\/b><\/p>\n

Quarterback: A+<\/strong>
\nJoshua Dobbs followed up his career day against Kentucky<\/strong> with another prototypical Dobbs performance. The senior quarterback has certainly improved his downfield passing this season, but his true value is in his running ability. Dobbs’ stats are gaudy: 15-of-22 (68%) for 223 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions passing and 190 yards rushing on ten carries with an additional two touchdowns. That’s a combined five touchdowns and 413 yards. Impressive by any standard. This includes a 70-yard run and two long passing touchdowns, one of 57-yards and one 49-yards. There will be many laudatory comments directed towards Joshua Dobbs as he plays his final two games for Tennessee, and this game highlights why Dobbs has been so critical to this team for the past two seasons. It was a fitting final home game for the universally-respected Dobbs.<\/h5>\n
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What a [senior] night for @josh_dobbs1<\/a> ?<\/p>\n

– 223 yards passing, 3 TDs
\n– 190 yards rushing, 2 TDs pic.twitter.com\/1EMU9sJSX0<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) November 20, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n