Oct. 3, 2026 – DeSean Bishop rushed for 220 yards and three touchdowns as Tennessee beat Auburn 24-14 before 101,915 fans at Neyland Stadium. The Volunteers improved to 4-1 overall and 1-1 in SEC play. More Sports News
George MacIntyre replaced Faizon Brandon late in the first half and completed 8 of 10 passes, including a 42-yard strike to Mike Matthews that set up the go-ahead score.
| Player | Team | Comp-Att | Yards | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George MacIntyre | TEN | 8-10 | 86 | 0 | 0 |
| Faizon Brandon | TEN | 3-8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byrum Brown | AUB | 22-33 | 159 | 1 | 2 |
Bishop Takes Over
Trailing 7-3 at halftime, Tennessee took control in the third quarter. Bishop scored from 25 yards out, then broke a 44-yard touchdown run one snap after a Dejuan Lane interception. The Vols finished with 237 rushing yards.
| Player | Team | Att | Yards | TD | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeSean Bishop | TEN | 34 | 220 | 3 | 6.5 |
| Daune Morris | TEN | 8 | 32 | 0 | 4.0 |
| Byrum Brown | AUB | 19 | 107 | 1 | 5.6 |
Defense Seals It
Auburn cut the lead to 17-14 early in the fourth quarter, but Tennessee stopped the Tigers on fourth-and-1 and Bishop scored from 5 yards out to make it 24-14. Tevis Metcalf’s interception at the 1-yard line ended Auburn’s final threat. Lane added nine tackles and two sacks as the Vols forced three turnovers.
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