College Football World Reacts To Spectacular Tennessee Upset Loss

Tennessee's weather went from special to nightmarish in the span of a few hours.

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The Volunteers suffered an embarrassing loss to the Gamecocks of South Carolina this Saturday night. It wasn't even close.

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Spencer Rattler had a career night, throwing for six touchdowns in the 63–38 victory.

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But the big story on the night is that the Volunteers are now out of the mix in order to earn an invite to the College Football Playoff.

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To make matters worse, Heisman contender Hendon Hooker suffered an injury in the second half. Terrible night for an SEC team.

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Rocky Top Insider said, "Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker is down on the field. Looks to be in considerable pain.

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Nightmare situation during a nightmare game for the Volunteers."

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"Handon Hooker is down with a non-contact knee injury. What a nightmare for Tennessee. Hope he's okay," said Ari Wasserman.

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Adam Kelly wrote, "It would be Tennessee's worst nightmare. They could lose the game, their playoff hopes and their quarterback."

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A nightmare night for the Tennessee Volunteers.

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Hendon Hooker ruled out of South Carolina game due to possible injury

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