KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) - After a heartbreaking overtime loss to Georgia, the Vols got back on track with a convincing 56-24 win over UAB.
Tennessee wasted no time getting on the board. The Vols turned to the run-game early with DeSean Bishop who picked up 15 yards on the first two plays. Joey Aguilar then threw back-to-back passes, highlighted by a Braylon Staley 31-yard reception to set up the Vols in the redzone.
After a three-touchdown performance against Georgia, Chris Brazzell picked up right where he left off with a 19-yard catch from Aguilar to put Tennessee ahead, 7-0, just 2:04 into the game. Aguilar was a perfect 4-of-4 on that opening drive.
Tennessee's defense then forced a quick three-and-out as the Blazers picked up just two yards on their first drive of the game.
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