The 2000 Tennessee Volunteers football team represented the University of Tennessee as a member of the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2000 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by eighth-year head coach Phillip Fulmer, the Volunteers compiled an overall record of 8–4 with a mark of 5–3, placing in a three-way tie for second in the SEC's Eastern Division. Tennessee was invited to the Cotton Bowl Classic, where the Volunteers lost to Kansas State. The team played home games at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Awards and honors John Henderson, Defensive tackle: Outland Trophy Shawn Hobbs, wide receiver: longest SEC reception (89)
Team players drafted into the NFL Travis Henry Running back2 58 Buffalo Bills Eric Westmoreland Linebacker3 73 Jacksonville Jaguars David Leaverton Punter5 142 Jacksonville Jaguars Cedrick Wilson Wide receiver6 169 San Francisco 49ers David Martin Tight end 6 198 Green Bay Packers
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External links Season summary at Sports Reference