The history of Tennessee vs. Texas football matchups is limited, making direct comparisons tricky. Different eras and conferences complicate things further. Still, here’s a summary of what historical data is available regarding past games between these two teams.
Early Matchups and Limited Data
Looking back at the history of Texas football, there isn’t much data available to compare them to Tennessee. Here’s a quick look at the few data points we have.
University of Texas Football History (Jan 1, 1951 – Jan 1, 1969)
Back in the mid-20th century, the Longhorns managed a one-game winning streak against Tennessee, but also suffered a two-game losing streak. Their first matchup resulted in a 20-14 win. Over the last three games, their record was 1-2.
University of North Texas Football History (Oct 25, 1975 – Nov 14, 2015)
The University of North Texas (UNT) has a limited history against Tennessee, with the last two matchups resulting in a 1-1 record. Their most recent game was on Nov 14, 2015, where UNT shut out Tennessee 24-0. It’s worth noting that this data may not be directly relevant to a broader Tennessee vs. Texas comparison.
Key Historical Data Points: Streaks and Margins
Let’s take a look at some historical data points for both universities, including win and losing streaks, and margins of victory.
Win and Losing Streaks
What are the longest winning and losing streaks for each university? How long did those streaks last, and what made them significant?
Margin of Victory
What’s the largest margin of victory for each university? What’s the narrowest? Keep in mind that the opponents aren’t specified here, so it’s tough to draw any conclusions.
First Matchup Results
The University of Texas won its first matchup 20-14. The University of North Texas lost its first matchup 14-21.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Tennessee vs. Texas?
The Texas Longhorns defeated the Tennessee Volunteers 35-34 in the 2024 SEC Tournament Semifinals. The Longhorns’ Dylan Disu had a career-high 17 rebounds, and the team overall, outrebounded the Vols, 46-23. Tennessee was led by Dalton Knecht, who scored 22 points.
Has Texas ever played Tennessee?
Yes, Texas and Tennessee have a history of playing each other in college football, although games have been infrequent. The two teams have met a handful of times over the years, with the most recent football game being in 2016, when Tennessee won 45-24 in Austin.
Who is the Texas Longhorns’ biggest rival?
The Texas Longhorns’ biggest rival is undoubtedly the Oklahoma Sooners. Their annual matchup, known as the Red River Showdown (or Red River Rivalry), is one of the most storied and intense rivalries in college football, dating back to 1900.
Who is the Tennessee Vols’ biggest rival?
The Tennessee Volunteers’ biggest rival is the Alabama Crimson Tide. Games between these two SEC powerhouses are always hard-fought and highly anticipated by fans. Other notable rivals include the Florida Gators and the Vanderbilt Commodores.
The Bottom Line
Given the limited data, it’s tough to paint a complete picture of Tennessee vs. Texas football history. The references we used don’t show any direct matchups between the two teams.
To learn more, you could dig into official team records, sports archives, and game summaries from years past.
Even with more data, it’s hard to compare teams that played in different eras and different conferences. A true comparison is challenging without a head-to-head record.