Honest Halftime Reaction Amid Tennessee vs Arkansas Football

My honest reaction at halftime for the Tennessee vs Arkansas game

Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop (18) runs into the end zone during a college football game between Tennessee and Arkansas at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 11, 2025. | Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Tennessee Volunteers and the Arkansas Razorbacks are now halfway through their contest, as they are currently in halftime when this article was written. This game is a game that the Vols were anticipated to defeat the Razorbacks pretty handily, but that would not be the case when it comes to the very first quarter of the football game, as this was one of the slower-starting quarters for the Tennessee Volunteers this season.

The Vols were punched in the mouth to start this quarter, which isn't what you want to see at all. The Vols were unable to contain the run in the very first quarter as the Arkansas Razorbacks were running all down the Tennessee volunteers throat however they were able to counter at times with their own running game as they were able to run the ball very well with Bishop in the backfield. The Razorbacks saw a lot of early success out of Taylen Green outside of his first quarter turnover, which was a fumble caused and recovered by Jordan Ross.

One of the players who has been most impressive in this game for the Tennessee Volunteers thus far has been Braylon Staley, who is a huge factor for the Tennessee Volunteers as he is someone who could be very good, especially when used in the slot. The Vols have seen some success out of Bishop mainly at running back, but they need to show up for the remainder of the game at the running back position.

The Vols' lone touchdown was Bishop on the rush. They have been looking for some deep shots in this game, but they have failed to hit them. They would like to get Chris Brazzell more involved to say the least.

Honest Reaction at Halftime

Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop (18) celebrates his touchdown during a college football game between Tennessee and Arkansas at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on Oct. 11, 2025. | Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

My honest reaction would be that the Vols are being outworked through schemes. They need to be able to contain the run more especially from a standpoint with Taylen Green. The Vols need to keep utilizing their ability to get the ball to Staley, who currently leads the team with receiving yards. They have found some success at the tight end position.

This Tennessee defense can't continue to be outworked and out-toughed. This Arkansas rushing attack is tough to stop, and the Vols have struggled big time. Luckily for the Vols, they get the ball to start the half, but they will need to punch them in the mouth.

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