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A look back at Tennessee’s victory against Missouri in 2016

A look back at Tennessee’s victory against Missouri in 2016.

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.

This week’s installment will revisit Tennessee’s 63-37 victory against Missouri at Neyland Stadium on Nov. 19, 2016.

Tennessee led, 21-20, at halftime.

The game was the final home appearance for Tennessee senior quarterback Joshua Dobbs. He accounted for five total touchdowns.

Dobbs completed 15-of-22 passing attempts for 223 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 190 yards and two touchdowns on 10 attempts.

Jauan Jennings recorded two touchdown receptions, while Josh Malone had one for Tennessee.

Alvin Kamara rushed for two touchdowns and John Kelly Jr. had one rushing touchdown for the Vols.

Tennessee also scored one defensive touchdown as Jonathan Kongbo had a 59-yard interception return.

Josh Heupel served as Missouri’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2016.

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WATCH: Nakobe Dean forces a fumble to prevent Browns from scoring on goal line

WATCH: #Eagles middle linebacker Nakobe Dean forces a fumble to prevent Browns running back John Kelly Jr. from scoring on the goall ine

Philadelphia sat several vital starters and contributors, and the opening drive started as a disaster, with rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson leading Cleveland on a 12-play, 75-yard drive that ate up 5:59 of the clock.

Thompson-Robinson was 5-7 on the drive, but it ended when middle linebacker Nakobe Dean caused Browns’ running back John Kelly to fumble.

Dean shook off a personal foul penalty before that play and already has three tackles and one forced fumble on the night.

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Former Vol Cedric Tillman debuts with Browns

Former Vol Cedric Tillman debuts with Cleveland in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game.

Cleveland defeated the Jets, 21-16, Thursday in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.

Former Tennessee players John Kelly Jr. and Cedric Tillman competed in the game for Cleveland.

Kelly started and recorded 46 rushing yards, four receptions, 27 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.

Tillman made his NFL debut and recorded two receptions and 35 receiving yards.

Cleveland quarterback and former Vol Joshua Dobbs was inactive for the game.

Former Tennessee football player Terry Brown was a field judge in the game.

Former Tennessee assistant coach Zach Azzanni is serving as the Jets’ wide receivers coach in 2023.

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Browns terminate former Vols’ contract

The Cleveland Browns terminate a former Vols’ contract.

Cleveland finalized its 53-man active roster on Tuesday.

The Browns terminated the contract of former Tennessee running back John Kelly Jr.

Kelly Jr. played for the Browns in 2021, appearing in two games after he was activated from the practice squad. He recorded 13 yards on two rushing attempts.

Kelly Jr. was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 2018. He was a sixth-round pick and the No. 176 overall selection. He played for the Rams from 2018-19, appearing in eight games.

Kelly Jr. has recorded 96 rushing yards on 32 attempts, while totaling 27 receiving yards and two receptions during his NFL career.

He played for the Vols from 2015-17.

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