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Tennessee Volunteers Outmaneuver Mississippi State Bulldogs in a Comprehensive Victory

In a compelling Week 11 matchup, the Tennessee Volunteers showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball against the Mississippi State Bulldogs, culminating in a decisive 33-14 victory. This win improves the Volunteers' season record to an impressive 8-1, while the Bulldogs now sit at 2-8.


Nov 18, 2023; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Jaylen Wright (0) runs the first play from scrimmage for a touchdown against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

Volunteers' Offensive Showcase


The Tennessee offense was firing on all cylinders, amassing a total of 452 yards. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava led the charge with an outstanding performance, completing 61.538 percent of his passes for 174 yards and two touchdowns. His longest pass was a remarkable 73-yard touchdown that electrified Neyland Stadium's crowd of 101,915 attendees. Running back Dylan Sampson also had a standout game, rushing for 149 yards on 30 attempts and scoring once; his longest run was an impressive dash of 33 yards that ended in the end zone.


Defensive Dominance and Special Teams Precision


On defense, Tennessee was just as formidable. The team recorded four sacks and eight tackles for loss against Mississippi State's offense, limiting them to only two scores throughout the game. Defensive lineman Omarr Norman-Lott contributed significantly with one sack and two tackles for loss totaling twelve yards lost for Mississippi State.


Special teams played a pivotal role in Tennessee's victory as well. Kicker Max Gilbert was perfect on the day, converting all four field goal attempts with his longest being from fifty-one yards out.


Looking ahead, Tennessee Volunteers will face off against Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium in Athens on November 16th at 7:30 PM EDT. Fans can catch this anticipated matchup live on ABC.


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