Three Tennessee players earn SEC honors after Auburn victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 2:15 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Three Tennessee football players received SEC weekly honors following their team’s win over Auburn on October 4. DeSean Bishop was named SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week, achieving a career-high 220 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Defensive back Dejuan Lane earned SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week with a career-high nine tackles, while punter Jackson Ross was named SEC Co-Special Teams Player of the Week for averaging 44.2 yards on six punts, including a 51-yarder. This performance marks a strong showing for the Volunteers as they build momentum this season.
- •Tennessee defeated Auburn 24-14 on October 4.
- •DeSean Bishop recorded 220 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
- •Dejuan Lane achieved nine tackles and two sacks.
- •Jackson Ross averaged 44.2 yards per punt, with five inside the 11-yard line.
- •The honors come during Week 5 of the SEC football season.
- 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Three Vols earn SEC weekly football honors after Auburn game
"Tennessee players earn SEC football honors after Auburn win.
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