Tag: Casey Clausen

A look back at Tennessee’s victory against Michigan in 2002 Citrus Bowl

A look back at Tennessee’s victory against Michigan in the 2002 Citrus Bowl.

No. 23 Tennessee (8-4, 4-4 SEC) will play No. 17 Iowa (10-3, 7-2 Big 10) in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.

Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. EST and ABC will televise the postseason matchup.

Tennessee will make its sixth appearance in the Citrus Bowl. Tennessee is 4-1 in Citrus Bowl contests.

The Vols last played in the Citrus Bowl on Jan. 1, 2002, defeating Michigan, 45-17. Tennessee finished the season 12-2 (7-1 SEC).

Tennessee led, 24-10, at halftime, after opening a 10-0 lead in the first quarter.

Tennessee quarterback Casey Clausen was the game’s MVP as he completed 26-of-35 passing attempts for 303 yards and three touchdowns. He also recorded two rushing touchdowns.

Donte’ Stallworth led the Vols in rushing yards (44). Travis Stephens recorded 38 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown for Tennessee.

Jason Witten recorded six receptions for 125 yards and one touchdown, while Kelley Washington finished with two touchdown receptions for the Vols.

PHOTOS: Tennessee defeats Michigan in 2002 Citrus Bowl

Every Tennessee quarterback to win in Tuscaloosa against Alabama

A look at every Tennessee quarterback to win in Tuscaloosa against Alabama all time.

Tennessee and Alabama kicked off its football series on Nov. 28, 1901, playing to a 6-6 tie.

The contest was played on Thanksgiving day at West End Park in Birmingham, Alabama.

The reason for the game being tied was due to an offsides penalty against Alabama within the first ten minutes of the second half.

The penalty occurred ten yards from the goal line. Alabama players contested the penalty and that is when two things occurred that ended the game early. First, spectators came onto the playing field and circled both teams, preventing any further play. Secondly, as the protest continued, darkness came which did not allow for the two teams to finish the contest with daylight gone.

1999 Tennessee at Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Elsa Hasch/Allsport

Throughout the Tennessee-Alabama series, games have been contested 15 times in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The Crimson Tide hold an 11-4 record against Tennessee in Tuscaloosa.

Games were not played in Tuscaloosa after 1930 until 1999.

Ahead of Tennessee’s matchup at Alabama in Week 8, Vols Wire looks at every UT quarterback to win in Tuscaloosa. Tennessee’s all time quarterbacks to win in Tuscaloosa are listed below.

A look back at Tennessee’s overtime victory against South Carolina in 2003

A look back at Tennessee’s overtime victory against South Carolina in 2003.

Tennessee first fielded a football team in 1891 and the Vols have played in memorable games throughout its history.

Each week, Vols Wire will recap a memorable game against its upcoming opponent.

Vols Wire revisits Tennessee’s 23-20 overtime victory against South Carolina at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 27, 2003.

Cedric Houston scored on a three-yard touchdown run and James Wilhoit kicked a 33-yard field goal late in the second quarter for the Vols.

Tennessee led, 17-14, at halftime.

The Vols never trailed in the contest until overtime.

South Carolina won a coin toss and scored first during overtime after a 24-yard field goal by Daniel Weaver.

Tennessee quarterback Casey Clausen completed a four-yard touchdown pass to James Banks in overtime.

Clausen completed 13-of-22 passing attempts for 149 yards and two touchdowns.

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A look at Casey Clausen’s two wins at Florida

A look back at Casey Clausen’s two wins at Florida.

No. 9 Tennessee (2-0, 0-0 SEC) will play Florida (1-1, 0-0 SEC) Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida.

Kickoff between the Vols and Gators is slated for 7 p.m. EDT and ESPN will televise the Southeastern Conference opener.

Florida leads the all time series, 31-21, dating back to 1916.

Quarterback Casey Clausen led Tennessee to a 24-10 win at Florida in 2023. He completed 12-of-23 passing attempts, for 235 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

The 2023 contest was Clausen’s second victory against Florida at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Clausen and Tennessee won, 34-32, at Florida on Dec. 1, 2001. He completed 17-of-25 passing attempts for 168 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.

Clausen played for the Vols from 2000-03.

He appeared in 47 games at Tennessee, including 44 starts, compiling a 34-10 record as a starting quarterback. Clausen was 14-1 as a starting quarterback in road contests.

PHOTOS: Casey Clausen’s two victories at Florida

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Casey Clausen returns to Neyland Stadium

Former Tennessee quarterback Casey Clausen returned to Neyland Stadium for the Vols’ win versus Austin Peay.

Former Tennessee quarterback Casey Clausen returned to Neyland Stadium on Saturday during the Vols’ 30-13 win versus Austin Peay.

Clausen played for the Vols from 2000-03, appearing in 47 games. He completed 808-of-1,329 passing attempts for 10,220 yards and 79 touchdowns. The former Vol also scored eight rushing touchdowns.

Clausen won 34 games as Tennessee’s starting quarterback, including 44 starts, and was 14-1 in road contests.

He took over as Tennessee’s starting quarterback during his freshman season in 2000, leading the Vols to a 20-10 win over Alabama at Neyland Stadium.

Clausen is serving as head coach at Bishop Alemany High School in Mission Hills, California.

PHOTOS: Casey Clausen through the years

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Highest rated football recruits in Tennessee history

A look at the highest rated recruits in Tennessee football history.

Third-year head coach Josh Heupel is on pace for a top 10 2024 recruiting class.

Tennessee has 19 commitments for its 2024 recruiting class ahead of the upcoming season. The Vols’ 2024 class ranks No. 8 nationally and No. 5 in the Southeastern Conference.

Tennessee’s 2024 recruiting class is headlined by five-star wide receiver Mike Matthews. Matthews ranks as the No. 13 overall prospect in 2024. He is the Vols’ ninth-highest rated commit all time.

PHOTOS: Tennessee football head coaches through the years

Prior to the 2023 season, Vols Wire looks at Tennessee’s highest rated recruits all time. The list below excludes players who committed to Tennessee and did not sign with the Vols.

Casey Clausen, members of 2001 Vols’ football give Tennessee-Michigan score predictions

NCAA Tournament: Casey Clausen, members of 2001 Vols’ football give Tennessee-Michigan basketball game score predictions

No. 3 seed Tennessee (27-7) will play 11th-seeded Michigan (18-14) in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Saturday.

Tipoff is slated for 5:15 p.m. EDT at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. CBS will televise the second round matchup.

Tennessee defeated Longwood, 88-56, Thursday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Michigan defeated Colorado State, 75-63, Thursday.

Tennessee-Michigan: The all-time men’s basketball series

PHOTOS: Casey Clausen through the years

PHOTOS: Tennessee-Michigan football series

Ahead of Saturday’s Tennessee-Michigan matchup, Vols Wire provides scores predictions for the second round NCAA Tournament game.

Score predictions are with members of the 2001 Tennessee football team that defeated Michigan, 45-17, in the Florida Citrus Bowl on Jan. 1, 2002.

The Florida Citrus Bowl matchup to conclude the 2001 season is the only time Tennessee and Michigan have played in football.

Score predictions for the Tennessee-Michigan basketball game are listed below.

Tennessee offers 2022 prospect coached by Casey Clausen

Tennessee Vols’ football recruiting news.

Josh Heupel and Tennessee’s coaching staff continue to recruit towards filling the Vols’ 2022 signing class.

The Vols offered a scholarship to 2022 cornerback Ephesians Prysock.

Prysock attends Bishop Alemany High School in Mission Hills, California. Former Tennessee quarterback Casey Clausen serves as head coach for Bishop Alemany.

“Humbled and blessed to say that I have received an offer from the University of Tennessee,” Prysock said on Twitter.

GAINESVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 01: Quarterback Casey Clausen #7 of the University of Tennessee Volunteers signals the play before the snap against the University of Florida Gators during the SEC game at Florida Field in Gainesville, Florida on December 01, 2001. Tennessee defeated Florida 34-32. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

The 6-foot-3, 170-pound Prysock has Power Five offers from Tennessee, Arizona, Arizona State, Boston College, Colorado, Florida, LSU, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon, Oregon State, Texas, UCLA, USC and Utah.

The Vols do not have a commitment for its 2022 recruiting class. Heupel was hired as Tennessee’s head coach on Jan. 27.

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Every true freshman quarterback that has started for Tennessee in program history

Every true freshman quarterback that has started for the Vols.

Harrison Bailey became the 11th true freshman quarterback to start in program history for the Vols.

Bailey has started the last two contests for Tennessee during the 2020 campaign.

The 11 true freshmen quarterbacks have started 45 games in program history.

Below is every UT true freshman quarterback and how many games each started during his first season.

Fab Four: Selecting Tennessee football’s Mount Rushmore of all-time recruits

On the eve of early signing day, Vols Wire recalls the most hyped commits in school history.

As the early signing period quickly approaches, Tennessee football is looking to lock in its 2021 recruiting class. The Tennessee program has been able to sign highly touted prospects over the years.

Along with all of the other College Wire sites, Vols Wire has put together a Mount Rushmore of the greatest recruits in Tennessee football history.

The criteria to make this list fairly simple.

Each player must have signed a national letter of intent out of high school to play for the Vols, and must have taken part in at least one full season at Tennessee.

This is not a list that consists of the greatest players in Tennessee history. It is a list of student-athletes who made the most national headlines when signing to play at the University of Tennessee and who went on to have a productive career for the Vols.

More Mount Rushmore’s from the College Wire Network:

Bama / Aub / Fla / LSU / Tenn. / UGA // Mich. / Mich St. / Ohio St. / Wisc. // Okla. / Texas // ND // USC

NEXT: let the debate begin with the Honorable mentions

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