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Tennessee edges Auburn 24-14 in SEC matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 11:47 PM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Tennessee edges Auburn 24-14 in SEC matchup
Summary

The Tennessee Volunteers secured a 24-14 victory over the Auburn Tigers on October 3, 2026, at Neyland Stadium. After a slow start featuring eight combined punts, Tennessee took a decisive lead in the second half, powered by DeSean Bishop's 220 rushing yards and three touchdowns. George MacIntyre stepped in for the struggling Faizon Brandon, completing 8 of 10 passes for 86 yards. Auburn's comeback efforts fell short, including a late interception by Tevis Metcalf. Tennessee's next game is scheduled against Arkansas next Saturday.

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  • •Tennessee improves to 1-3 in SEC play this season
  • •DeSean Bishop records 220 rushing yards and three touchdowns
  • •Auburn held to 14 points despite late-game efforts
  • •Tevis Metcalf's interception seals the victory for Tennessee
  • •Next game for Tennessee is against Arkansas on October 10
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  • 11:47 PMYahoo Sports — Recap: Tennessee defeats Auburn 24-14
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The Tennessee Volunteers scratched, clawed, and outphysicaled the Auburn Tigers on Saturday afternoon inside Neyland Stadium, earning a hard-fought 24-14 win to pick up their first SEC win over the 2026 season. George MacIntyre came on for a struggling (and hurt?) Faizon Brandon (3/8 passing for 0 yards and a pick), completing 8/10 passes for […]

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