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Vols Edge Out Badgers in Outback Bowl

Beat Wisconsin 21-17

By Lev Weinstein,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 1, 2008 8:18 PM CST

(Newser) – A big first half proved decisive for Tennessee today, as the Vols bested Wisconsin 21-17 in the Outback Bowl, the Tennessean reports. Though UT was kept off the scoreboard in the second half, they likewise held the Badgers to a mere three points. With the win came redemption for a loss to Penn State in last year's Outback Bowl.

“We’re really proud of the win,” said UT coach Phillip Fulmer. "It finishes off a season that has been very challenging, to say the least."  Vols QB Erik Ainge earned MVP honors for a two-touchdown, 365-yard effort, with no turnovers. No.16 UT improved to 10-4, as No.18 Wisconsin fell to 9-4 with the loss.

Tennessee quarterback Erik Ainge sets to throw against Wisconsin in the third quarter of the Outback Bowl football game Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, in Tampa, Fla.  Tennessee won 21-17.  (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
Tennessee quarterback Erik Ainge sets to throw against Wisconsin in the third quarter of the Outback Bowl football game Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, in Tampa, Fla. Tennessee won 21-17. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)   (Associated Press)
Tennessee head coach Phillip Fulmer, right, hugs quarterback Erik Ainge after the team defeated Wisconsin 21-17 in the Outback Bowl football game Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tennessee head coach Phillip Fulmer, right, hugs quarterback Erik Ainge after the team defeated Wisconsin 21-17 in the Outback Bowl football game Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)   (Associated Press)
Tennessee quarterback Erik Ainge, left, and teammate Josh Nettles celebrate their 21-17 win over Wisconsin in the Outback Bowl football game on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, in Tampa, Fla.  (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
Tennessee quarterback Erik Ainge, left, and teammate Josh Nettles celebrate their 21-17 win over Wisconsin in the Outback Bowl football game on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)   (Associated Press)
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