DJ Durkin's history versus Tennessee as SEC defensive coordinator
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Auburn defensive coordinator and linebackers coach DJ Durkin will face Tennessee again on Saturday. He also played against the Vols as a defensive coordinator at Texas A&M, Ole Miss and Florida.
Durkin's last contest against Tennessee was on Oct. 14, 2023 as the Aggies' defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. Tennessee defeated Texas A&M, 20-13, at Neyland Stadium. The Vols totaled 332 yards (232 rushing, 100 passing) in the contest, including 136 rushing yards on 19 attempts from Jaylen Wright.
On Oct. 16, 2021, Ole Miss defeated the Vols, 31-26, at Neyland Stadium. Durkin served as the Rebels' co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. Tennessee totaled 467 yards (245 passing, 222 rushing).
Quarterback Hendon Hooker recorded 341 yards, including 108 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown on 23 attempts.
Durkin faced Tennessee two times as Florida's defensive coordinator.
The Gators won at Neyland Stadium, 10-9, on Oct. 4, 2014. Tennessee recorded 233 yards (205 passing, 28 rushing) against Florida. Justin Worley totaled 205 passing yards, while Jalen Hurd led the Vols in rushing yards (39).
On Sept, 21, 2013, the Gators defeated Tennessee, 31-17, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. The Vols totaled 220 yards (154 passing, 66 rushing). Worley finished with 149 passing yards and Rajion Neal led Tennessee with 42 rushing yards.
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