The Associated Press
STARKVILLE, Miss. — Joey Aguilar forced overtime with a 6-yard touchdown run with 1:55 left and DeSean Bishop scored on a 25-yard run on the first play of the extra session in No. 15 Tennessee’s 41-34 victory over Mississippi State on Saturday.
The Volunteers (4-1, 1-1 Southeastern Conference) trailed 34-27 after Zakari Tillman’s interception and Seydou Traore’s 2-yard scoring run with 7:59 remaining.
Tennessee tied it on a 13-play, 75-yard drive. After Bishop scored in OT, the Vols stopped the Bulldogs (4-1, 0-1) on downs inside the 5.
“At the end of the day, it was a win for the good guys,” Vols coach Josh Heupel said. “A lot to clean up, but a good road win against a good football team.
Held down for the better part of three quarters, the Vols finished with 46