Overview
- Joey Aguilar threw for 204 yards with a touchdown, added a 27-yard rushing score, and pushed his run of 200-yard passing games to 10 despite two first-half interceptions.
- DeSean Bishop ran for 80 yards and a touchdown before exiting with a leg injury, limiting Tennessee’s lead back late.
- Cornerback William Wright returned an interception 35 yards for Tennessee’s sixth defensive touchdown of the season.
- The Volunteers improved to 7-3 and will visit Florida next Saturday before finishing the regular season against Vanderbilt.
- The homecoming win featured Smokey Grey “Volunteer Spirit” uniforms honoring U.S. service members, and multiple outlets reported a $1.6 million guarantee to bring New Mexico State to Neyland Stadium.