1977 Tennessee Volunteers football team

American college football season February 2026 January 2019 1977 Tennessee Volunteers football Southeastern Conference SEC 4–7 1–5 Johnny Majors 1st Joe Avezzano 1st Bobby Roper 1st Pert Jenkins Greg Jones Brent Watson Neyland Stadium The 1977 Tennessee Volunteers football team (variously "Tennessee", "UT" or the "Vols") represented the University of Tennessee in the 1977 NCAA Division I football season. Playing as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), the team was led by head coach Johnny Majors, in his first year, and played their home games at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. They finished the season with a record of four wins and seven losses (4–7 overall, 1–5 in the SEC). Schedule 1977 AP September 10 l y California Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN 17–27 84,421 Schoenfeld Ed September 11, 1977 Cal gives Vols a going over https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101394616/cal-gives-vols-a-going-over/ May 8, 2022 Oakland Tribune Newspapers.com September 17 w y Boston College Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN 24–18 83,263 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101395188/boston-college-bows-to-tenn/ The Lowell Sun Boston College bows to Tenn. September 18, 1977 May 8, 2022 Newspapers.com September 24 l Auburn Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN 12–14 84,084 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101395352/auburn-rallies-by-vols-1412/ The Selma Times-Journal Auburn rallies by Vols, 14–12 September 25, 1977 May 8, 2022 Newspapers.com October 1 w y Oregon State Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN 41–10 82,865 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101395621/vols-blitz-beavers-4110-in-knoxville/ The Spokesman-Review Vols blitz Beavers 41–10 in Knoxville October 2, 1977 May 8, 2022 Newspapers.com October 8 l y Georgia Tech Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN 8–24 rivalry 82,631 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101395854/georgia-tech-uses-flood-of-mistakes-to-s/ The Commercial Appeal Georgia Tech uses flood of mistakes to slap Tennessee October 9, 1977 May 8, 2022 Newspapers.com October 15 l y Alabama 4 Third Saturday in October Legion Field Birmingham, AL 10–24 71,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101396293/alabama-defense-sticks-volunteers-in-24/ The Anniston Star Alabama defense sticks Volunteers in 24–10 victory October 16, 1977 May 8, 2022 Newspapers.com October 22 l y Florida 19 Florida Field Gainesville, FL 17–27 rivalry 67,711 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101396484/floridas-i-disposes-of-tennessee/ St. Petersburg Times Florida's "I" disposes of Tennessee October 23, 1977 May 8, 2022 Newspapers.com November 5 w y y Memphis State Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN 27–14 82,573 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101396662/streaters-2-touchdowns-lead-tennessee-p/ The Courier-Journal Streater's 2 touchdowns lead Tennessee past Memphis St. November 6, 1977 May 8, 2022 Newspapers.com November 12 l y Ole Miss rivalry Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN 14–43 50,259 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101396894/reb-blitzkreig-humbles-vols/ The Montgomery Advertiser Reb blitzkreig humbles Vols November 13, 1977 May 8, 2022 Newspapers.com November 19 l y Kentucky 7 Commonwealth Stadium Lexington, KY 17–21 rivalry 57,914 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101397090/uk-nips-tough-tennessee-ends-101/ The Courier-Journal UK nips tough Tennessee, ends 10–1 November 20, 1977 May 8, 2022 Newspapers.com November 26 w Vanderbilt Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN 42–7 rivalry 83,146 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101397302/vols-elude-sec-cellar-maul-vanderbilt/ Johnson City Press-Chronicle Vols elude SEC cellar, maul Vanderbilt, 42–7 November 27, 1977 May 8, 2022 Newspapers.com Personnel 1977 Tennessee Volunteers y 87 So Kyle Aguillard TE 73 Sr Mike Cunningham G Kelsey Finch RB 85 Reggie Harper TE 3 Jr Joe Hough QB 78 Fr Tim Irwin OT y Gary Moore RB 4 Sr Pat Ryan QB y Pat Ryan (American football) 56 Jr Robert Shaw Robert Shaw (American football) C y 6 So Jimmy Streater QB 67 Jr Phil Sutton OT 35 Jr Nate Sumpter RB 57 So Terry Anderson LB 26 Fr Greg Gaines Greg Gaines (linebacker) y DB 14 So Roland James S y 44 So Craig Puki LB y 20 Sr Thomas Rowsey DB 28 Sr Craig Colquitt P y 9 Sr Jim Gaylor K Joe Morgan KR https://utsports.com/documents/2023/8/14/2023_Tennessee_FB_Record_Book__Online_FINAL_.pdf Johnny Majors Joe Avezzano – Offensive coordinator/offensive line Bill Cox – Quarterbacks Bobby Jackson – Running backs Bob Harrison – Wide receivers Bobby Roper – Defensive coordinator/linebackers Jim Dyar – Defensive line Robbie Franklin – Outside linebacker Joe Madden – Defensive backs/assistant head coach Season summary at Kentucky Tennessee Volunteers 2;text-align:center; collapsed Tennessee Volunteers (3–6) at #7 Kentucky Wildcats (9–1) November 19 Tennessee 6 8 0 3 Kentucky 0 14 0 7 Commonwealth Stadium, Lexington, Kentucky 57,914 Box Score First quarter UT – Kelsey Finch 4-yard run (kick failed). Tennessee 6–0. Second quarter UK – Fred Williams 14-yard run (Joe Bryant kick). Kentucky 7–6. UK – Derrick Ramsey 1-yard run (Joe Bryant kick). Kentucky 14–6. UT – Kelsey Finch 9-yard run (Kelsey Finch run). Tie 14–14. Third quarter No scoring Fourth quarter UT – Jim Gaylor 57-yard field goal. Tennessee 17–14. UK – Derrick Ramsey 1-yard run (Joe Bryant kick). Kentucky 21–17. right 1977 Tennessee at Kentucky – Game highlights Team players drafted into the NFL Tennessee Volunteers Player Position Round Pick NFL club Craig Colquitt Punter 3 76 Pittsburgh Steelers Jesse Turnbow Defensive tackle 8 205 Cleveland Browns Russ Williams Defensive back 9 250 Dallas Cowboys Brent Watson Tackle 10 261 Cleveland Browns Pat Ryan Quarterback 11 281 New York Jets Reference:https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1978/draft.htm?redir 1978 NFL Draft Pro-Football-Reference.com March 7, 2012 References Tennessee Category:Tennessee Volunteers football seasons Tennessee Volunteers football Category:Long stubs with short prose