Tennessee football is two-thirds of the way through its 2026 regular season. That not only means we have a strong sample size for how players have performed this year, but it makes it easy to do the math to see what they’re on pace for in a 12-game regular slate.

For a number of key players, I simply took the total number they’ve reached in a particular stat, divided it by two and then added that result on top of the original total. That gives us the on-pace stat they’re at on the year.

However, it’s worth noting that if players participate in any College Football Playoff games or a bowl game, then the number would have the chance to rise even more. That’s particularly important to note when looking at the historical context of some of these numbers and the chances they have to enter the record books.

* All stats are rounded to the nearest whole number

RB DeSean Bishop

Current Stats

• 171 carries
• 957 rushing yards
• 11 rushing touchdowns
• 9 receptions
• 64 receiving yards

On Pace For Stats

• 257 carries
• 1,436 rushing yards
• 17 rushing touchdowns
• 14 receptions
• 96 receiving yards

Historical Context

* It’s worth noting Bishop’s stats could increase if he played in any College Football Playoff games or a bowl game

• 257 carries would be the sixth-most in a single season in program history behind Travis Stephens (291), Montario Hardesty (282), Jalen Hurd (277), Jay Graham (272) and Dylan Sampson (258)
• 1,436 rushing yards would be the fourth-most in a single season in program history behind Dylan Sampson (1,491), Travis Stephens (1,464) and Jay Graham (1,438)
• 17 rushing touchdowns would tie for the third-most in a single season in program history behind Dylan Sampson (22) and Gene McEver (18) and tied with Reggie Cobb

DT Xavier Gilliam

Current Stats

• 26 tackles
• 11.5 tackles for loss
• 6 sacks
• 2 forced fumbles

On Pace For Stats

• 39 tackles
• 17 tackles for loss
• 9 sacks
• 3 forced fumbles

DE Tyree Weathersby

Current Stats

• 19 tackles
• 8.5 tackles for loss
• 7 sacks

On Pace For Stats

• 29 tackles
• 13 tackles for loss
• 10.5 sacks

Historical Context

* It’s worth noting Weathersby’s stats could increase if he played in any College Football Playoff games or a bowl game

• 10.5 sacks would be the eighth-most in a single season in program history behind Reggie White (15), Jonanthan Brown (13.5), Derek Barnett (13), John Henderson (12), Todd Kelly (11), Leonard Little (11) and Curt Maggitt (11)

WR Mike Matthews

Current Stats

• 34 receptions
• 528 receiving yards
• 4 total touchdowns

On Pace For Stats

• 51 receptions
• 792 receiving yards
• 6 total touchdowns

LB Amare Campbell

Current Stats

• 52 tackles
• 8 tackles for loss
• 3 sacks

On Pace For Stats

• 78 tackles
• 12 tackles for loss
• 5 sacks

S Dejuan Lane

Current Stats

• 36 tackles
• 5 tackles for loss
• 2 sacks
• 3 interceptions

On Pace For Stats

• 54 tackles
• 8 tackles for loss
• 3 sacks
• 5 interceptions