No. 18 Tennessee defeats Georgia Tech 45-24 behind Bishop rushing touchdowns
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No. 18 Tennessee improved to 2-0 with a 45-24 victory over Georgia Tech on Saturday night in Atlanta. DeSean Bishop paced the Tennessee offense with 147 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon added two passing scores, while Dejuan Lane contributed a 41-yard interception return for a touchdown. Georgia Tech, which falls to 0-2, briefly held a 10-7 lead following a blocked punt returned for a touchdown by Elgin Sessions. The third quarter was interrupted after Georgia Tech defensive end Jordan Walker and cornerback Jaylen Mbakwe were injured on the same play, both requiring assistance to leave the field. Tennessee faces Kennesaw State next Saturday, while Georgia Tech prepares for a home game against Mercer.
- •DeSean Bishop rushed for 147 yards and two touchdowns in the victory.
- •Tennessee improved its season record to 2-0.
- •Georgia Tech players Jordan Walker and Jaylen Mbakwe exited the game with injuries.
- •Faizon Brandon completed 10 of 21 pass attempts for 148 yards and two scores.
- •Tennessee hosts Kennesaw State next Saturday.
- 3:45 AMYahoo Sports — Recap: Tennessee defeats Georgia Tech 45-24
- 3:17 AMYahoo Sports — DeSean Bishop rushes for 2 TDs as No. 18 Tennessee handles Georgia Tech 45-24
"DeSean Bishop rushed for 147 yards and two touchdowns and freshman Faizon Brandon threw for two scores, leading No. 18 Tennessee to a 45-24 victory over Georgia Tech on Saturday night. Brandon went 10 of 21 for 148 yards, and his 20-yard TD pass to Braydon Staley gave Tennessee (2-0) a 24-10 lead late in the second quarter. The Volunteers took the lead for good earlier in the quarter when Dejuan Lane picked off Alberto Mendoza and returned it 41 yards for a touchdown.
"The Tennessee Volunteers went to Atlanta and had its way with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Saturday night, winning 45-24. The Vols ran for a staggering 299 yards, with DeSean Bishop leading the way with 20 carries for 147 yards and two touchdowns. Radarius Jackson led all pass catchers with three grabs for 63 […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 3:45 AMRecap: Tennessee defeats Georgia Tech 45-24
The Tennessee Volunteers went to Atlanta and had its way with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Saturday night, winning 45-24. The Vols ran for a staggering 299 yards, with DeSean Bishop leading the way with 20 carries for 147 yards and two touchdowns. Radarius Jackson led all pass catchers with three grabs for 63 […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 3:17 AMDeSean Bishop rushes for 2 TDs as No. 18 Tennessee handles Georgia Tech 45-24
DeSean Bishop rushed for 147 yards and two touchdowns and freshman Faizon Brandon threw for two scores, leading No. 18 Tennessee to a 45-24 victory over Georgia Tech on Saturday night. Brandon went 10 of 21 for 148 yards, and his 20-yard TD pass to Braydon Staley gave Tennessee (2-0) a 24-10 lead late in the second quarter. The Volunteers took the lead for good earlier in the quarter when Dejuan Lane picked off Alberto Mendoza and returned it 41 yards for a touchdown.
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