University of Tennessee Athletics
Kerbyson Named SEC O-Lineman Of Week
September 07, 2015 | Football
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Tennessee senior left tackle Kyler Kerbyson was named the SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week on Monday.
Kerbyson headed up the Vols' offensive line which led the way for 604 yards of total offense including 399 rushing yards in a 59-30 win over Bowling Green. The rushing yardage total was the most since the Vols rushed for 406 yards vs. Vanderbilt in 1994. Tennessee had a pair of 100-yard running backs in a game for the first time since 2009 vs. Western Kentucky as Alvin Kamara (144) and Jalen Hurd (123) each broke the century mark. Joshua Dobbs also threw for 205 yards and was sacked just once. Tennessee's 59 points were the most since that Western Kentucky (63 points) game, which opened the 2009 season.
"It's a great honor, I can't say enough, I'm so happy that I got the award, but it's really not me, its Jalen, Kamara, Dobbs and the offensive skill guys helped me to get that award," said Kerbyson.
Kerbyson said huge performance by the Vols offense has built their confidence heading into the game with Oklahoma.
"(Saturday) gave us confidence and the more confidence you have, the better you play," said Kerbyson. "It's not over confidence, we were happy with our performance, but there are places we can grow, such as our style of play and finishing our blocks."
The last Vol to be named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week was Ja'Wuan James on Dec. 2, 2013.
The #25 Vols host #19 Oklahoma on Saturday at 6 p.m. ET. The game airs on ESPN.
