Their offensive and defensive fronts could n't get it done at the line of scrimmage .
Never mind that the ninth - ranked Vols opened their season by winning against Appalachian State 20 - 13 in overtime Thursday night .
Appalachian State 's offensive and defensive fronts could n't get it done at the line of scrimmage .
Never mind that the ninth - ranked Vols opened their season by winning against Appalachian State 20 - 13 in overtime Thursday night .