The 1949 Tennessee Volunteers represented the University of Tennessee in the 1949 college football season. Playing as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), the team was led by head coach Robert Neyland, in his 18th year, and played their home games at ShieldsâÂÂWatkins Field in Knoxville, Tennessee. They finished the season with a record of seven wins, two losses, and one tie (7âÂÂ2âÂÂ1 overall, 4âÂÂ1âÂÂ1 in the SEC).