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No. 15 Tennessee Routs UAB 56-24 at Neyland

The blowout reaffirmed the Vols’ scoring pace, sending them to Mississippi State at 3-1.

Overview

  • Tennessee jumped out with two touchdowns in the first four minutes and has now outscored opponents 83-7 in first quarters this season.
  • Quarterback Joey Aguilar went 15-of-22 for 218 yards with three touchdowns and one interception before exiting early in the third quarter.
  • The Vols piled up 510 total yards, including 352 before halftime, and pulled starters shortly after the break.
  • Running backs DeSean Bishop, Peyton Lewis and Star Thomas each scored, with Thomas adding a receiving touchdown on a shovel pass.
  • Safety Kaleb Beasley returned a fumble 32 yards for a touchdown as several injured Vols, including right tackle David Sanders and multiple defensive linemen, remained out; Tennessee visits Mississippi State on Sept. 27 at 4:15 p.m. ET on SEC Network.