No. 18 Tennessee rolled to a 45-24 victory over Georgia Tech on Saturday, pushing their record to 2-0 as they played their first game at Bobby Dodd Stadium since 1986. That’s a strong start for the Vols, and they made sure Georgia Tech knew who was boss right from the jump, leading 24-10 at halftime.
Vols Offense Crushed it on the Ground
Seriously, this Tennessee offense is putting up numbers. They racked up a massive 447 yards of total offense, and get this: 299 of those came on the ground! That’s not just good, that’s run-you-over dominant. DeSean Bishop was an absolute machine, taking 20 carries for 147 rushing yards and two touchdowns. That’s his fifth time hitting the century mark in college, which tells you he’s not just a flash in the pan. Daune Morris wasn’t far behind either, breaking off 98 rushing yards and another touchdown on only 10 attempts. When you’ve got two backs chewing up yardage like that, defenses are gonna have a long day. Freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon held his own too, completing 10-of-21 passes for 148 yards and two crucial touchdowns. He even chipped in 22 rushing yards on five attempts. Radarious Jackson led the receiving corps with 64 yards on three catches, while Ethan Davis and Braylon Staley each snagged a touchdown reception. This offense is clicking early.
Defense Made Key Plays to Seal the Deal
It wasn’t just the offense putting on a show, though. The Tennessee defense showed up big time, holding the Yellow Jackets to 356 total yards, with 221 passing yards and 135 rushing yards. But the real game-changers were the turnovers. Dejuan Lane snagged an interception and took it 20 yards to the house for a pick-six, totally flipping the momentum! Then, Jeremiah Telander added another interception, making it two huge takeaways for the Vols. When your defense is scoring touchdowns and getting multiple picks, that’s how you shut down an opponent and protect a lead. They came out in that first game at Bobby Dodd Stadium in a long time and really made a statement.
Tennessee is now 2-0, with that 45-24 win showing they can put up points and make big defensive plays. They’re rolling early in the season, and you gotta wonder what kind of numbers this offense, especially that rushing attack, is going to put up next. The early season form looks strong, and they’re looking to build on this momentum.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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