The 1966 Tennessee Volunteers football team (variously "Tennessee", "UT" or the "Vols") represented the University of Tennessee as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 1966 NCAA University Division football season. Led by third-year head coach Doug Dickey, the Volunteers compiled an overall record of 8–3 with a mark of 4–2 in conference play, placing fifth in the SEC. Tennessee was invited to the Gator Bowl, where the Volunteers defeated Syracuse. The team played home games at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Team players drafted into the NFL Paul Naumoff Linebacker 3 60 Detroit Lions Ron Widby Punter 4 81 New Orleans Saints John Mills End 8 199 San Diego Chargers Harold Stancell Defensive back 9 231 Philadelphia Eagles Doug Archibald Defensive back 16 405 New York Jets
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