Why Tennessee's loss to South Carolina was historically bad

Tennessee out of CFP Contention in Epic Fashion
Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Tennessee Volunteers offensive lineman Jeremiah Crawford (53) attempts to leave the field after South Carolina Gamecocks students stormed the field at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
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Tennessee didn't just lose to South Carolina on Saturday night. They lost in the most historic way possible, ending their national title chances for the 2022 season with a 63-38 loss.

As an unranked team, South Carolina scored more points vs ranked foe than anyone in the AP poll history. Tennessee gave up the most points they had ever given up to an unranked opponent. A defense that was not great before it entered the game gave up 606 yards to the Gamecocks. Before the game, South Carolina QB Spencer Rattler has more interceptions than touchdown. That was until he threw 6 TD passes Saturday night, with zero interceptions.

Tennessee fell four spots in the AP poll to 9th, and ended whatever CFP chances they may have had with a second loss, in convincing fashion. And in today's Steakhouse, Jon Chuckery broke down just how bad it was for the Vols on Saturday night. You can hear that audio below.

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