Tennessee vs. Texas Tech

Saturday, December 29, 1973, Gator Bowl Share

No. 11 Texas Tech beat No. 20 Tennessee 28–⁠19. It was their first meeting; after it, Texas Tech led the series 1–⁠0.

Neutral site20Tennessee8–⁠4 in 1973

Neutral site11Texas Tech11–⁠1 in 1973

FinalAttendance 62,109

MVPs Joe Barnes (Texas Tech); T.B. Haskel Stanback (Tennessee)Wikipedia

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Texas Tech 52% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 1–⁠1 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
1997	Tennessee 52, Texas Tech 17
1973	Texas Tech 28, Tennessee 19	Gator Bowl