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No. 18 Tennessee improved to 2-0 with a convincing 45-24 victory over Georgia Tech on Saturday night at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. The Volunteers’ dominant performance marked their first appearance at the venue since 1986, as they controlled the matchup from the opening kickoff and built a commanding 24-10 halftime advantage.
Tennessee’s offensive prowess was on full display, accumulating 447 total yards led by an exceptional rushing attack that generated 299 yards on the ground. Running back DeSean Bishop spearheaded the ground game with 147 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries, while teammate Daune Morris contributed 98 yards and another score. Freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon completed 10 of 21 pass attempts for 148 yards and two passing touchdowns in his first road start.
The Volunteers’ receiving corps also made an impact, with Radarious Jackson leading the way on three receptions for 64 yards. Tight end Ethan Davis and wide receiver Braylon Staley each caught touchdown passes to extend Tennessee’s lead. Defensively, the Volunteers limited Georgia Tech to 356 total yards, with defensive back Dejuan Lane recording a 20-yard interception return for a score and linebacker Jeremiah Telander adding another interception to seal the victory.
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Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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