Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop absolutely went off against Auburn in Week 5 at Neyland Stadium, dropping a monstrous 220 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 34 attempts. That’s a huge day for the senior, and it’s making waves across college football.
Bishop Climbing the Charts in the SEC
That incredible performance wasn’t a fluke, either. This 5-foot-10, 215-pound powerhouse has been grinding all season. Through five games, Bishop has racked up 540 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on 88 attempts. Seriously, the dude is putting in work. After Week 5, Bishop ranks No. 11 nationally in rushing yards. And in the brutally tough SEC, he’s sitting pretty at third overall. Florida’s Jadan Baugh leads the league with 613 yards, followed by Missouri’s Jamal Roberts with 606. Bishop’s 540 yards put him right in the thick of it, ahead of guys like Matt Fuller from South Carolina and Dilin Jones from LSU.
Faith and High School Flashbacks Fuel Bishop’s Fire
After the big win, Bishop was all about giving credit where he felt it was due. “First and foremost, all the glory to my lord and savior, Jesus Christ,” he said. He even mentioned how a called-back touchdown early in the game didn’t shake him. “I calmed myself down. I was like, God’s plan, and he surely had a plan for it today.” Bishop felt like he was back in his high school days at Karns, just getting the ball a ton and doing whatever it took to put his team in the best position to win. You gotta respect that mindset. He just kept chipping away, trusting his path, and it paid off big time against Auburn.
With Bishop delivering these kinds of numbers, especially that massive 220-yard day, he is making a serious statement. Can he keep climbing that SEC rushing ladder and challenge for the top spot? His powerful start is definitely something to keep an eye on as the season progresses.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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