The University of Tennessee first fielded a football team in 1891.
The Vols have won 19 conference championships since then: Southeastern Conference (16), Southern Conference (2) and SIAA (1).
Tennessee has won six Southeastern Conference East division titles since the league went to a divisional format in 1992. The Vols won the Southeastern Conference East division in 1997, 1998, 2001, 2004 and 2007.
The Vols have won six national championships in 1938, 1940, 1950, 1951, 1967 and 1998 throughout its history. Tennessee has appeared in 54 bowl games all time. The Vols are 29-25 in bowl contests.
Ahead of the 2022 season, Vols Wire looks at Tennessee’s all-time football roster. Below are the Vols’ all-time offensive starters and backups throughout its program history.
Starting QB: Peyton Manning
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The 1997 All-American left Tennessee as one of the Vols’ most decorated players and won the 1997 SEC championship.
Backup QB: Bobby Dodd
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Tennessee went 27-1-2 with Dodd at quarterback from 1928-30 under head coach Robert Neyland.
Starting RB: Johnny Majors
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The tailback and punter was the 1956 SEC Player of the Year and Heismn runner-up.
Backup RB: Travis Stephens
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An All-American who rushed for 2,336 yards and 21 touchdowns in his career at Tennessee.
Starting WR1: Larry Seivers
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The two-time All-American was the first Tennessee wide receiver to record 800 yards in a season.
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