The 2004 Tennessee Volunteers (often known as "Tennessee", "UT", or the "Vols") were the University of Tennessee's football team during the 2004 NCAA Division I-A season. The Vols played their home games at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. They were coached by Phillip Fulmer, who was fired after the conclusion of that season. This was the first losing season for the Vols since 1957 and only their second in the modern era (since 1932). They fell to 9–3 overall and 5–2 in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), finishing in a three-way tie for second place in the East Division. Tennessee's record was hampered by several injuries to key players, including quarterback Erik Ainge, running back Jerious Norwood, and wide receiver Justin Gage. Also lost for the year was starting center Brad Meester, who tore his ACL during practice. There have been nine coaches that have led the Tennessee program, with Phil Fulmer being the most recent hire. Their overall record is 96–50–4 , including a national championship in 1934. The Vols have won at least ten games each year except for 1943 and 1944 due to World War II. They have appeared in the SEC Championship Game five times, winning it in 1994. Tennessee has also made four bowl appearances, winning two of them.