Tennessee ties single-game program record for time of possession

No. 9 Tennessee (8-2, 5-2 SEC) defeated Texas A&M (4-6, 1-6 SEC), 22-7, in Week 11 at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas. The Vols had 42 minutes, 11 seconds of time of possession at Texas A&M. According to Tennessee, the Vols tied a single-game program record for time of possession set against Ke

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No. 9 Tennessee (8-2, 5-2 SEC) defeated Texas A&M (4-6, 1-6 SEC), 22-7, in Week 11 at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas.

The Vols had 42 minutes, 11 seconds of time of possession at Texas A&M.

According to Tennessee, the Vols tied a single-game program record for time of possession set against Kentucky on Nov. 22, 1980.

Tennessee totaled 74 plays and 310 yards against the Aggies, including 196 rushing yards and 114 passing yards. The Vols had 18 first downs and were 5-of-17 on third down, while converting 2-of-2 fourth-down attempts.

Tennessee was also 5-of-5 in red zone attempts.

The Vols' first four scoring drives at Texas A&M were nine or more plays. Tennessee opened the game with a 16-play, 70-yard drive in nine minutes, 28 seconds, the Vols' second longest

drive of the season for plays and time of possession.

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