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Tennessee defeats Georgia Tech in second game of 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 12:15 PM

Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Tennessee defeats Georgia Tech in second game of 2026 season

Summary

Tennessee moved to 2-0 on the 2026 football season with a 45-24 victory over Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium on September 13. The win marked the first road victory for the Volunteers this year. Tennessee totaled 447 yards of offense, with 299 yards coming on the ground and 148 through the air. Despite the result, head coach Josh Heupel noted concerns regarding 14 penalties that cost the team 142 yards and expressed dissatisfaction with the team's fourth-quarter performance. Georgia Tech recorded 356 total yards in the loss. DeSean Bishop contributed to the Tennessee effort by scoring two touchdowns and recording 162 all-purpose yards.

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By the Numbers

•Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24 in Atlanta on September 13.
•The Volunteers recorded 447 total yards of offense.
•Tennessee committed 14 penalties for a total of 142 yards.
•DeSean Bishop totaled 162 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns.

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12:45 PMYahoo Sports — Brent Key congratulates Tennessee, Josh Heupel on win at Georgia Tech
12:15 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Heupel recaps Tennessee's win at Georgia Tech

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