KNOXVILLE — Tennessee (2-0, 2-0 SEC) defeated Missouri (0-2, 0-2 SEC), 35-12, in Week 2 of the SEC’s 10-game league-only schedule.
The Vols were perfect in the red zone against Missouri, scoring on all five opportunities in the area.
Tennessee scored all 35 points in the red zone with four touchdowns coming on the ground and one through the air.
“We have a lot of good synergy within our group and we knew that when we got that close we had to get it,” senior offensive lineman Trey Smith said in regards to Tennessee’s red zone success. “Coming into the game that was our plan initially, and when we got that close it was only a couple of inches from the goal line for a touchdown — we had to go get it. The coaches have a lot of confidence in us and that speaks volumes and we’re thankful for that.”
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Tennessee’s offensive line featured junior transfer Cade Mays against Missouri. Mays was cleared to play immediately by the SEC ahead of the contest.
“It was cool to finally play with him,” Smith said of Mays. “Cade is one of my best friends, I think everyone on the offensive line is my best friend, just having him out there was cool. When I found out he was eligible, I didn’t even really talk to him, I saw it on Twitter and Cooper (Mays) said something about it when I walked by him in the locker room. It was pretty exciting and awesome to have him out here.”