1965 Tennessee Volunteers football team

American college football season February 2026 January 2019 1965 Tennessee Volunteers football Southeastern Conference SEC 7 7 8–1–2 3–1–2 Doug Dickey 2nd Neyland Stadium Bluebonnet Bowl champion Bluebonnet Bowl W Won 27–6 vs. Tulsa The 1965 Tennessee Volunteers football team (variously "Tennessee", "UT" or the "Vols") represented the University of Tennessee as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 1965 NCAA University Division football season. Led by second-year head coach Doug Dickey, the Volunteers compiled an overall record of 8–1–2 with a mark of 3–1–2, in conference play, tying for third place in the SEC. SEC Standings; Final https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-vicksburg-post/161741032/ Vicksburg Evening Post Vicksburg, Mississippi Associated Press November 29, 1965 7 December 28, 2024 Newspapers.com 2024 SEC Football Media Guide https://www.secsports.com/mediaguide24-sec Southeastern Conference 63, 65 December 28, 2024 Tennessee was invited to the Bluebonnet Bowl, where the Volunteers defeated Tulsa. The team played home games at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Schedule 1965 AP September 18 w y Army Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN 21–0 48,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101281653/armys-first-road-opener-in-76-years-rui/ The Baltimore Sun Army's first road opener in 76 years ruined by Tennessee, 21–0 September 19, 1965 May 7, 2022 Newspapers.com September 25 t Auburn Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN rivalry 13–13 43,614 Smith George September 26, 1965 Auburn holds Volunteers to 13–13 deadlock https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101281981/auburn-holds-volunteers-to-1313-deadloc/ May 7, 2022 The Anniston Star Newspapers.com October 9 w y South CarolinaTennessee's game against South Carolina counted in the SEC standings. n Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN rivalry 24–3 38,519 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101282212/gamecocks-bow-to-vols-by-24-to-3/ The Progress-Index Gamecocks bow to Vols by 24 to 3 October 10, 1965 May 7, 2022 Newspapers.com October 16 t y Alabama Legion Field Birmingham, AL Third Saturday in October 7–7 65,680 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101282431/vols-knot-tide-77/ Tallahassee Democrat Vols knot Tide 7–7 October 17, 1965 May 7, 2022 Newspapers.com October 23 w y Houston Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN 17–8 34,504 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101282630/sad-vols-edge-out-cougars/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Sad Vols edge out Cougars October 24, 1965 May 7, 2022 Newspapers.com November 6 w y Georgia Tech 7 Neyland Stadium rivalry 21–7 52,174 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101282842/vols-ramble-over-tech-217/ The Greenville News Vols ramble over Tech, 21–7 November 7, 1965 May 7, 2022 Newspapers.com November 13 l y 8 Ole Miss rivalry Memphis Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN NBC 13–14 40,181 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101283108/ole-miss-makes-a-point-dumps-vols-1413/ The Miami News Ole Miss makes a point, dumps Vols 14–13 November 14, 1965 May 7, 2022 Newspapers.com November 20 w y Kentucky McLean Stadium Lexington, KY rivalry 19–3 38,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101283436/tennessee-pass-thefts-in-2nd-lead-to-19/ The Park City Daily News Tennessee pass thefts in 2nd lead to 19–3 Wildcat downfall November 21, 1965 May 7, 2022 Newspapers.com November 27 w 9 Vanderbilt Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN rivalry 21–3 36,248 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101283689/mitchell-led-vols-rap-vandy/ Daily Press Mitchell-led Vols rap Vandy November 28, 1965 May 7, 2022 Newspapers.com December 4 w y 7 UCLA 5 Memphis Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN 37–34 44,495 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101284020/late-tennessee-score-upends-bruins/ The Fresno Bee Late Tennessee score upends Bruins December 5, 1965 May 7, 2022 Newspapers.com December 18 w y 7 Tulsa Rice Stadium Houston, TX Bluebonnet Bowl NBC 27–6 40,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101284424/tennessee-drowns-tulsa-276/ The Nashville Tennessean Tennessee drowns Tulsa 27–6 December 19, 1965 May 7, 2022 Newspapers.com Personnel 1965 Tennessee Volunteers y 16 So Dewey Warren QB Doug Dickey Team players drafted into the NFL Tennessee Volunteers Player Position Round Pick NFL club Tom Fisher Linebacker 3 40 New York Giants Frank Emanuel Linebacker 4 52 Philadelphia Eagles Stan Mitchell Fullback 8 115 Washington Redskins Austin Denney End 11 160 Dallas Cowboys Bob Petrella Defensive back 12 181 Minnesota Vikings Hal Wantland Halfback 16 235 Washington Redskins https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1966/draft.htm?redir 1966 NFL Draft Pro-Football-Reference.com March 8, 2012 Notes n References Tennessee Category:Tennessee Volunteers football seasons Category:Bluebonnet Bowl champion seasons Tennessee Volunteers football