Defense Saves Vols in Big Win | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Tennessee’s defense stole the show in a 45-24 win over Georgia Tech, with freshman QB Faizon Brandon thriving under pressure thanks to a suffocating defensive performance led by coordinator Jim Knowles. The Vols’ unit intercepted twice, forced a red-zone stop, and shut down key drives — giving Brandon room to play smart, not flashy, finishing with 148 yards, two TDs, and zero picks. But while this blueprint worked against Georgia Tech, Tennessee can’t afford to rely on defense alone in the brutal SEC. With Kennesaw State next and top-three Texas looming, the Vols need their offense to evolve fast — or risk being outmatched by more balanced teams. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jim-knowles-tennessee-defense-let-025901439.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a63346f08de8a693 Report issues to [email protected].