Tennessee rallies to defeat Arkansas 24-17 in fourth quarter
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 11:38 PM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
No. 15 Tennessee overcame Arkansas 24-17 on Saturday in Fayetteville. George MacIntyre, making his first career start, threw for 247 yards and a touchdown while DeSean Bishop rushed for 138 yards, including an 8-yard touchdown run that secured the victory. The game was tied at 17 late in the fourth quarter before Bishop's big run set up the deciding score. Tennessee's defense forced a quick three-and-out from Arkansas following the lead change. MacIntyre's performance included key plays that contributed to the late comeback. Both teams continue their seasons next week with Tennessee visiting No. 6 Alabama and Arkansas traveling to Vanderbilt.
- •Tennessee scores 24 points in comeback win over Arkansas.
- •MacIntyre starts in place of injured quarterback Faizon Brandon.
- •Bishop's rushing game was pivotal in the victory.
- •Arkansas has lost 14 consecutive SEC games.
- •Tennessee prepares to face Alabama next Saturday.
- 11:38 PMYahoo Sports — No. 15 Tennessee rallies in 4th quarter to beat Arkansas 24-17
"(AP) — George MacIntyre threw for 247 yards and a touchdown in his first career start, DeSean Bishop ran for 138 yards and No. 15 Tennessee rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Arkansas 24-17 on Saturday.
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