Homecoming a Happy Affair as Vols Down UAB, 37-13

Tennessee jumped to a 10-0 first quarter lead and moved on from there to a 37-13 Homecoming victory in its first meeting with UAB. The Vols thus became the first Tennessee team to reach 8-0 since 1956.

The Vols also ascended to the No. 1 spot in both polls following an Ohio State loss to Michigan State. It was the first time for the Vols to be in the top spot since Nov. 13, 1956.

Tee Martin scored on a 1-yard run and threw a 28-yard TD pass to Cedrick Wilson. The two Travises—Henry and Stephens—scored on runs of 18 and 12, respectively.

It was a day for the linebackers, as Al Wilson had 11 tackles, Raynoch Thompson 10 and Eric Westmoreland added eight. Westmoreland also added two tackles for loss (-16).

Game Notes:

The Vols have now won 15 straight Homecoming games, with their last loss coming in 1983.
Travis Henry topped the 100-yard mark (104) for the second time in his career, the first coming against Alabama.
The Vols had a 97-yard TD drive, their longest of the season, in 10 plays en route to their first score.
The Vols did not punt. The last time that happened was in the 1996 Kentucky game.
Shaun Ellis found a fumble and rumbled 65 yards toward the south goal.
Tee Martin now has no interceptions in his last 80 passing attempts dating to the second quarter of the Georgia game.
The Vols have won their last 18 home games against non-conference foes.
The Vols had seven lost-yardage tackles. Joining Westmoreland with tackles for loss were Ron Green (-1), Corey Terry (-2), Ellis (-3), Raynoch Thompson (-3) and Dominique Stevenson (1).
Darwin Walker, Jeff Coleman and Terry caused fumbles, and Steve Johnson joined Ellis with a fumble recovery.
Rankings (AP/ESPN): Tennessee 2/3, UAB NR/NR

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