A look back at Tennessee’s victory against Florida in 2004

A look back at Tennessee’s fourth quarter comeback win against Florida in 2004.

No. 9 Tennessee (4-1, 1-1 SEC) will host Florida (3-2, 1-1 SEC) Saturday in Week 7 of the 2024 college football season.

Kickoff between the Vols and Gators is slated for 7 p.m. EDT at Neyland Stadium. ESPN will televise the SEC matchup.

Each week, Vols Wire looks back at a memorable game against Tennessee’s upcoming opponent. This installment revisits Tennessee’s win over the Gators on Sept. 18, 2004 at Neyland Stadium.

Florida led, 21-14, at halftime.

The Vols won the game in dramatic fashion as James Wilhoit kicked a 50-yard field goal with six seconds remaining in the contest. Wilhoit’s game-winning field goal culminated a 16-point fourth quarter for the Vols.

Quarterback Erik Ainge completed 16-of-24 passing attempts for 192 passing yards, three touchdowns and one interception.

Gerald Riggs Jr. recorded 63 rushing yards on 15 attempts. Jabari Davis scored one rushing touchdown for Tennessee.

Chris Hannon was Tennessee’s leading receiver, totaling eight receptions for 89 receiving yards. Bret Smith, Jayson Swain and Justin Neal scored touchdown receptions for the Vols.

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