No. 9 Tennessee (2-0) enters Week 3 with its defense averaging 185.0 yards per game through two contests in 2024.
The Vols’ defense ranks No. 5 nationally, behind Missouri, Ohio State, Indiana, Purdue and Georgia for total defense.
Tennessee is allowing 128.5 passing yards and 56.5 rushing yards per contest.
The Vols opened the 2024 campaign with a 69-3 win versus Chattanooga and a 51-10 neutral site victory against North Carolina State in Week 2.
Tennessee will next play Kent State (0-2) on Saturday in Week 3 at Neyland Stadium (7:45 p.m. EDT, SEC Network).
Below are the Vols’ leaders for tackles after Week 2 during the 2024 season.
- Dominic Bailey (6)
- Will Brooks (6)
- Arion Carter (6)
- Bryson Eason (6)
- Keenan Pili (6)
READ: 2024 SEC football power rankings after Week 2
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