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Vols to go bowling in Nashville

Tennessee’s bowl scenario has been made clear. According to sources, the Vols are heading to Nashville to take on Purdue in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl.

"I'd first like to thank Scott Ramsey and the TransPerfect Music City Bowl for their enthusiasm about hosting Vol Nation," Tennessee athletics director Danny White said in a press release. "There is extraordinary love and support for the Vols in and around Nashville, and it will be incredible to see Big Orange fans from all across the country converge in the midstate to celebrate our football team during bowl week. We're all incredibly proud of our football student-athletes, coaches and staff for earning this postseason opportunity."

"We are excited about finishing this first season in our home state in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl," Heupel said. "It's a great opportunity for us to put the finishing touches on the positive momentum we have created over our first 11 months. I am especially thrilled for our seniors, who get one more chance to compete. Purdue is an outstanding and well-coached team. I look forward to seeing all of Vol Nation in Nashville, and I know our team has appreciated your support the entire season."

The Vols finished the regular season 7-5 earning the bowl bid. Tennessee has played in the Music City Bowl twice having last played in the Music City Bowl in 2016 when they beat Nebraska 38-24. In 2010, the Vols fell to North Carolina 30-27.

Purdue went 8-4, closing the year by winning 4 of their final 5 including an upset of then 11th ranked Michigan State.

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