Tennessee’s running game will test the Texas defense
A diverse running scheme and talented lead back magnify the difficulty of defending the Vols’ veer and shoot.
Tennessee's running game will be a significant challenge for Texas' defense as they face off this Saturday at Neyland Stadium. With a rushing offense averaging 281.3 yards per game, Tennessee leads the SEC and ranks fourth nationally, featuring a versatile scheme that includes veer and shoot tactics and various personnel groupings.
Head coach Josh Heupel's true freshman quarterback, Faizon Brandon, has been instrumental in the team's success, gaining 96 yards on 15 scrambles, averaging 6.4 yards per carry. Running backs DeSean Bishop and Duane Morris have capitalized on the innovative run schemes, Bishop averaging 7.2 yards per carry and scoring three rushing touchdowns, while Morris averages 14.9 yards per carry with two touchdown runs.
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian acknowledges the creativity of Heupel's schemes, noting their diverse run game that can exploit both the box and the perimeter. The Longhorn defense will need to be adaptable, potentially rolling players in and deploying various fronts to counter the Vols' potent ground attack.
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