Tennessee beats Georgia Tech 45-24 at Bobby Dodd Stadium

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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Tennessee beats Georgia Tech 45-24 at Bobby Dodd Stadium
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Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24 in a road game held Friday, September 12 at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Tennessee coach Josh Heupel acknowledged the win but emphasized the need to address penalties and execution errors that persisted across multiple phases of the game. Heupel specifically noted that the second half performance failed to meet the program's standard. Despite the win, the coach highlighted issues with special teams and offensive penalties that altered the flow of play throughout the contest. Quarterback Faizon Brandon made his first road start in the victory, with Heupel praising his composure under pressure despite a stat line that he described as not elite. The team now turns its attention to upcoming Southeastern Conference matchups while aiming to improve overall consistency.

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  • Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24 on Friday at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
  • Coach Josh Heupel cited poor special teams and penalties as areas for improvement.
  • Running back Daune Morris contributed a late touchdown and 29 yards on three carries.
  • Faizon Brandon completed his first road start at quarterback for the Volunteers.
  • Heupel praised the team's competitive composure when facing momentum swings.
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  • 2:46 PMYahoo SportsJosh Heupel's postgame thoughts Faizon Brandon, a blocked punt and those two INTs
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The Tennessee coach said the "fan base is the best in college sports" and made the difference at Bobby Dodd Stadium.

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