Tennessee tops Texas in historic 1951 Cotton Bowl matchup

On January 1, 1951, No. 13 Tennessee faced No. 1 Texas in the Cotton Bowl, winning 20-14. Tennessee started strong with a touchdown pass from Herky Payne to John Gruble, followed by a 75-yard run by Hank Lauricella. Texas responded with two touchdowns in the second quarter to take a 14-7 halftime lead. Tennessee rallied in the fourth quarter, scoring two rushing touchdowns by Andy Kozar to secure the victory. The win marked Tennessee's only triumph in the series against Texas, remaining their only victory to date as they prepare for a rematch this Saturday.

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