First Overtime Game in UT Football History

UT shows many ties in its overall records, signifying that regulation time ran out with the score tied. The first game that was played with the overtime rule was the September 19, 1998, Florida game, when UT defeated second ranked Florida in overtime.

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  • Title First Overtime Game in UT Football History
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  • Keywords First Overtime Game in UT Football History
  • Website Name Volopedia
  • Publisher University of Tennessee Libraries
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  • Access Date January 3, 2026
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  • Date of Last Update October 7, 2018