Quarterback Irby Curry was selected third-team All-America by Walter Camp.
Vanderbilt coach Dan McGugin stated "If you would give me Doc Rodes, I would say he was a greater player than Curry.
The year's only unanimous All-Southern Graham Vowell scored Tennessee's winning touchdown.
[13] Vanderbilt eliminated Auburn from SIAA title contention by a 20–9 score.
[14] Moon Ducote made a 45-yard field goal in the third quarter to put the Tigers up 9–7.