The No. 9 Tennessee Volunteers improved to 8-2 on the season after defeating Texas A&M by a score of 22-7 on Saturday at Kyle Field.
According to “reporting by Yahoo Sports,” the Volunteers overcame a 7-6 halftime deficit to secure the win.
Sophomore quarterback George MacIntyre started the contest and completed 13-of-17 passes for 109 yards, “as documented by the game summary.”
MacIntyre exited the game in the second half due to a knee injury, forcing freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon into action.
Brandon provided an immediate spark for the offense, completing his only passing attempt for a five-yard touchdown to tight end DaSaahn Brame, “per reports on the tight end’s performance.”
The freshman also contributed on the ground, totaling 36 rushing yards on six carries.
Running back DeSean Bishop led the Volunteers with 97 rushing yards on 34 attempts, while Javin Gordon added 78 yards on 11 carries.
Kicker Cooper Ranvier was perfect on the day, converting all five of his field goal attempts with a long of 44 yards, “according to records from Vols Wire.”
The Tennessee defense also played a pivotal role in the victory, as safety TJ Metcalf and Dejuan Lane each recorded an interception.
The game was not without setbacks for the Volunteers, as wide receiver Mike Matthews suffered a leg injury during the second quarter and left the field on crutches.
Matthews had recorded two receptions for 42 yards prior to his departure, “as noted by the local sports desk.”
Despite the win, Texas A&M fell to 4-6 on the season, “per Aggies Wire coverage.”
Tennessee is now scheduled to host LSU at Neyland Stadium on Nov. 21.
Kickoff for that matchup is slated for 3:30 p.m. EST, with television broadcast coverage provided by ABC or ESPN.