Why do Tennessee fans think beating Northwestern was such a big deal?

They beat the #12 team in the nation 45-6 to finish the season on a 6 game winning streak. They return a lot of players including the one at the most important position.

What's not to be excited about? Continue trolling, tho.

It's better than getting the shite kicked out of you in your bowl game, let me tell you.

And another thing, A&M is going to kick your arse. Sorry to be the one to tell you.

Northwestern was way overrated.

But it's still probably UT's biggest win since 2004.

You guys talk about it more than we do. I mean look at what you tried to do with this thread, you went and actually looked up advanced statistical rankings of our opponents.

I, as a Tennessee fan, wouldn't even bother to do that for my own team, let alone your team. When you think about it, your obsession is beyond pathetic.

Son, you need to take a long look at your life choices. You're headed down a dark path.

I agree, Northwestern was overrated.

However, they still upset a very good Stanford team. They still finished the regular season #12 and made it to the Outback Bowl.

Tennessee fans are excited about this, not because we blew out a slightly above-average team, but because we finally looked like a sound, well-disciplined unit. We finally came together as a team in that Outback Bowl win. The puzzle pieces have all fallen into place, and the team chemistry appeared to reach a whole new level.

Regardless of how good or bad Northwestern was last year, not many teams would have routed them the way we did. Some, yes, but not many. That same team that was jiving against NW returns 17 starters and a lot of momentum coming into 2016. Additionally, we finally have experienced depth in the two-deep rotation, something we have not had in many years.

They dumb yo.