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Tennessee football defeats Kennesaw State 42-9 ahead of Texas matchup

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Tennessee football defeats Kennesaw State 42-9 ahead of Texas matchup

Summary

Tennessee football secured a convincing 42-9 victory against Kennesaw State at Neyland Stadium on September 19. The Vols dominated early, scoring touchdowns on their first two possessions and holding a 21-3 lead by halftime. Despite the lopsided score, concerns arose about inefficiencies in the red zone and the performance of the defense, which did not produce as many impactful plays as in previous games. Star running back DeSean Bishop left the game briefly with a hip injury but returned in the second half, helping the team maintain its unbeaten record. Tennessee is set to face No. 1 Texas next.

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Status Watch

•Tennessee improves to 3-0 with the win over Kennesaw State.
•DeSean Bishop returned after a hip injury scare during the game.
•The Vols had 17 first downs and over 300 total yards while holding Kennesaw State to just 130 yards.
•Faizon Brandon recorded a touchdown and managed the game well despite a fumble.
•Tennessee's defense faces challenges containing Texas quarterback Arch Manning.

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3:54 AMYahoo Sports — Another easy Tennessee football win doesn't mean Vols ready for No. 1 Texas | Adams

What they're saying

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There was little suspense to be had at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee football's 42-9 victory was merely the continuation of its previous two victories.
— Yahoo Sports

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