KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — DeSean Bishop rushed for a career high 146 yards and a touchdown to lead No. 12 Tennessee to a 34-31 victory over Arkansas on Saturday in the Razorbacks' first game since coach Sam Pittman was fired.
The Volunteers (5-1, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) got 221 passing yards and a touchdown from Joey Aguilar. Peyton Lewis rushed for two touchdowns.
Under interim coach Bobby Petrino, Arkansas (2-4, 0-2) lost three fumbles and Taylen Green was sacked five times. Mike Washington rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown. Tennessee was flagged for 10 penalties for 78 yards. Green threw for 256 yards and two TDs and ran for 63 yards and a score.
Tied 17-17 at halftime, the Vols scored 17 straight points in the second half to gain some breathing room. Bishop sustained an injury