Tennessee football addresses penalty issues following Georgia Tech victory

Tennessee recorded 14 penalties for 142 yards during a 45-24 victory against Georgia Tech, marking the highest totals of Josh Heupel's tenure as head coach. The infractions occurred largely during the fourth quarter, when the Vols held a three-touchdown lead. Concerns specifically center on three unsportsmanlike conduct penalties assessed to Mike Matthews, Dejuan Lane, and Ethan Utley. While the team has historically struggled with high penalty counts since 2021, coaches noted that these recent displays were not up to the required standard. The 18th-ranked Vols, who maintain a 2-0 record, continue preparations for their next matchup. Tennessee returns to Neyland Stadium on September 19 to face Kennesaw State at 7:45 p.m. ET.

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