Statistical anomalies from games against current SEC opponents...

In like 1958, Auburn held Tennessee to zero first downs.

AU 13 Vols 0

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This is definitely a statistical anomaly as Alabama doesn't get beat like this that often. However, we're talking about games against current SEC opponents. Reading comprehension has never been your strength, I fear, because I'm quite certain Indiana plays in the Big Ten.

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Melt.

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Tennessee vs Alabama 1970

Total Yards
Tennessee - 213
Alabama - 358

First Downs
Tennessee - 12
Alabama - 25

Passing Yards
Tennessee - 60
Alabama - 271

Rushing Yards
Tennessee - 153
Alabama - 87

Fumbles Lost
Tennessee - 0
Alabama - 1

Interceptions Thrown
Tennessee - 2
Alabama - 8

Interception Return Yards
Tennessee - 133
Alabama - 0

Interception Return TDs
Tennessee - 1
Alabama - 0

Final Score
Tennessee - 24
Alabama - 0


Tim Priest had 3 interceptions and returned them for 79 yards.
Jackie Walker had 2 interceptions and returned them for 22 yards with 1 TD.


It isn't like Bama had 1 guy throwing them...Neb Hayden threw 3 interceptions and Scott Hunter threw 5.

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In like 1958, Auburn held Tennessee to zero first downs.

AU 13 Vols 0

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In 1980, they played in Auburn and the Tigers were dedicating their new Jordan Hare Stadium addition of 11,000 new seats, new press box and club-level seating. Publicists were billing it as the largest stadium in the state of Alabama, and it was a record crowd of 75,942.

It was only the 2nd time Tennessee played in Auburn, because they usually played the Auburn "Home Games" at Legion Field in Birmingham.

Auburn was ranked 18th in the AP and were 2-0, and Tennessee came in at 1-2 (losing to Georgia and USC and beating Washington State). Auburn fans threw oranges at the UT players as they came onto the field.

Auburn Tailback James Brooks would average 120 rushing yards per game and would go on to be a 1st round draft pick for the San Diego Chargers after the end of the season. Tennessee held him to 36 yards, and Tennessee would win 42-0.

Anyone who doubts the fans throwing oranges can watch around the 4 minute mark of the Youtube Video of the Johnny Majors show and you can see it.

Not SEC but Texas Tech vs Centenary has the goat box score


Texas Tech
-1 yard offense
112 punt return yards on 22 punt returns
39 punts 1,318 yards (Charlie Calhoun, Texas Tech)

Most punts combined both teams: 77 (42 were returned, 19 went out of bounds, 10 were downed, four were blocked, one went for a touchback and another was fair caught.)

Final Score 0-0

I can't find it with a cursory Google search but I'd be curious to see the final stats of the 72 Iron Bowl (Punt Bama Punt).

Auburn's only offensive score was a field goal, but two blocked punts returned for touchdowns ended in a 17-16 Auburn win.

That game made it possible to get Pat Dye.

I was not posting to rag on Tennessee, but just pointing out zero first downs and negative yardage is very unusual.

The other anomalous games I can think of were the LSU interception game in 1994 and Punt Bama Punt in 1972.

Not trying to pick at anyone’s team, just pointing out statistically odd games.