The 1965 Tennessee Volunteers football team (variously "Tennessee", "UT" or the "Vols") represented the University of Tennessee as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 1965 NCAA University Division football season. Led by second-year head coach Doug Dickey, the Volunteers compiled an overall record of 8–1–2 with a mark of 3–1–2, in conference play, tying for third place in the SEC. Tennessee was invited to the Bluebonnet Bowl, where the Volunteers defeated Tulsa. The team played home games at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Team players drafted into the NFL Tom Fisher Linebacker 3 40 New York Giants Frank Emanuel Linebacker 4 52 Philadelphia Eagles Stan Mitchell Fullback 8 115 Washington Redskins Austin Denney End 11 160 Dallas Cowboys Bob Petrella Defensive back 12 181 Minnesota Vikings Hal Wantland Halfback 16 235 Washington Redskins
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