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Tennessee defeats Georgia Tech in football game

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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Tennessee defeats Georgia Tech in football game
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No. 18 Tennessee improved to 2-0 with a 45-24 victory against Georgia Tech on Sept. 12 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. The Volunteers established a lead behind a running game that produced 299 rushing yards, led by DeSean Bishop and contributions from Javin Gordon and Daune Morris. Tennessee’s secondary generated defensive momentum with first-half interceptions by Dejuan Lane and Jeremiah Telander. Lane returned one of his interceptions 41 yards for a touchdown. While Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza led a second-half scoring drive, the Tennessee defense prevented further damage. Tennessee freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon recorded 148 passing yards and two touchdowns in his first road start.

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  • •Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24 in Atlanta.
  • •The Volunteers recorded 299 total rushing yards.
  • •Dejuan Lane and Jeremiah Telander recorded first-half interceptions for Tennessee.
  • •Freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon threw two touchdown passes.
  • •Georgia Tech fell to a 0-2 record on the season.
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  • 3:46 AMYahoo Sports — Tennessee football pass defense steps up first, running game finishes the job | Adams
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Tennessee's Dejuan Lane and Jeremiah Telander thwart Georgia Tech with interceptions. DeSean Bishop, Daune Morris too much for Yellow Jackets' defense.

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