Tennessee’s defensive rankings improved, and special teams is still a strength for the Vols, after the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
Offense
Climbed out of the Bottom 30: Nothing.
Climbed into the Top 30: Passing Yards per Completion
Fell into the Bottom 30: Scoring Offense, Passes Had Intercepted
Fell out of the Top 30: Nothing.
I expected to see a little more positive movement on these, especially in Rushing Offense. Hmm.
Defense
Climbed out of the Bottom 30: Team Tackles for Loss.
Climbed into the Top 30: Nothing.
Fell into the Bottom 30: Nothing.
Fell out of the Top 30: Nothing.
Lots of positive movement here. The biggest mover was in Team Sacks, which went from No. 96 to No. 43. Passing Yards Allowed also improved a lot this week.
Special Teams
No red in this entire category since the BYU game. Net Punting recovered a bit this week, but it still has a ways to go to get its mojo back.
Turnovers and Penalties
Some improvement in penalties this week, and there was more action in turnovers Saturday, although it unfortunately occurred on both sides of the ledger.