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DeSean Bishop earns national honor after Tennessee's win over Alabama

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 5:03 PM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

DeSean Bishop earns national honor after Tennessee's win over Alabama

Summary

DeSean Bishop was named the Doak Walker National Running Back of the Week following Tennessee's 26-10 victory over Alabama on October 17, 2026. Bishop contributed significantly to the win, amassing 159 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 32 carries. This performance follows a previous game against Auburn, where he achieved 220 rushing yards with three touchdowns. Despite being excluded from the preseason watch list, Bishop's impact on the field has drawn attention, and he currently holds 10 touchdowns this season amid Tennessee's successful run. Looking ahead, Tennessee aims to rely on Bishop as they continue through the remainder of the season.

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By the Numbers

•DeSean Bishop named Doak Walker National Running Back of the Week.
•Tennessee defeated Alabama 26-10 on October 17, 2026.
•Bishop rushed for 159 yards and two touchdowns.
•He had a standout performance against Auburn with 220 yards and three touchdowns.
•Bishop currently has 10 rushing touchdowns this season.

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5:03 PMYahoo Sports — DeSean Bishop gets a major nod for performance in win over Alabama

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I wrote yesterday that Cooper Ranvier and Tyree Weathersby were the only two Vols to get honored for their performances in Tennessee’s 26-10 win over Alabama on Saturday and that others deserved kudos. In the words of the great Lee Corso, “not so fast, my friend.” Star running back DeSean Bishop, who, in a sense, […]
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