Knoxville resident Don Grogan added another trophy to his shelf this week, winning the Game Ball contest run by KnoxTNToday. His prediction of a 31‑10 final for the Tennessee‑Kentucky matchup missed the actual 34‑6 score by just seven combined points, the smallest margin among all entries.
How the contest works
Each week KnoxTNToday invites readers to guess the final score of the University of Tennessee’s football game. The closest prediction wins a “Dinner for Two” at Aubrey’s, a local restaurant. Writers from the outlet also submit guesses, but they are ineligible for the dinner prize.
Week‑by‑week results
For the November 7 game against Kentucky, Grogan’s 31‑10 forecast trailed the actual result by three points on Tennessee’s side and four on Kentucky’s, a total error of seven points. Writer Jan Dickens guessed 34‑14, missing Kentucky’s score by eight points, which left Grogan with the narrowest margin.
The readers’ side of the competition remains undefeated, with an 8‑0 record against the writers since the challenge began. Grogan’s win also marks the first time a participant has captured the Game Ball title twice in a single season; his earlier victory came after correctly predicting Tennessee’s 26‑10 win over Alabama on October 17.
Community response
Fellow participants—Virginia Farris, Donna Leach, Nathan Bond, Gary Kinney, Denna Grogan, Allen Shoopman, and Shelley Miller—were congratulated alongside Grogan for keeping the reader streak alive. The contest has become a popular way for Knoxville sports fans to engage with the Volunteers’ schedule and enjoy a night out at Aubrey’s.
What’s next?
Readers are encouraged to keep submitting their score predictions for upcoming Tennessee games. The next Beat the Writers challenge will be announced on KnoxTNToday, offering another chance to win the coveted Dinner for Two prize.
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