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No. 14 Tennessee (2-0) won at Georgia Tech (0-2), 45-24, in Week 2. Rankings reflect the Week 3 US LBM Coaches Poll .
Tennessee's team captains for the Georgia Tech game were long snapper Bennett Brady , linebacker Arion Carter , tight end Ethan Davis and linebacker Jeremiah Telander .
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Davis totaled two receptions for 26 yards and one touchdown. He was targeted four times.
Davis opened Tennessee's scoring for the second week in a row after he recorded a 25-yard touchdown reception from Faizon Brandon on the Vols' first offensive possession.
Carter tied Amare Campbell for Tennessee's leader for tackles with eight. He also had one pass breakup.
According to the University of Tennessee, through Carter's own charitable initiative, his efforts will contribute $3,416 in donations to Nashville, Tennessee-area cancer treatments at Sisters Network Nashville.
Telander recorded three tackles, 1.5 tackles for a loss, one sack and one interception.
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Sept. 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia; Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Dejuan Lane (10) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
Sept. 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) throws a pass against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
Sept. 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Braylon Staley (14) celebrates after a touchdown catch against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
Sept. 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia; Tennessee Volunteers running back Daune Morris (17) runs the ball against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
Sept. 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel on the sideline against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) throws a pass during a college football game between Tennessee and Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sept. 12, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop (18) runs the ball while defended by Georgia Tech during a college football game between Tennessee and Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sept. 12, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
Sept. 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Brent Key on the sideline against the Tennessee Volunteers in the first quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
Tennessee defensive back Kayin Lee (14) defends Georgia Tech running back Justice Haynes (22) during a college football game between Tennessee and Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sept. 12, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
Sept. 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia; Tennessee Volunteers defensive tackle Xavier Gilliam (2) and linebacker Jeremiah Telander (22) tackle Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Alberto Mendoza (15) in the first quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
Sept. 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia; Tennessee Volunteers tight end Ethan Davis (0) scores a touchdown against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
Sept. 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia; Tennessee Volunteers running back DeSean Bishop (18) runs the ball against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
Sept. 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia; Tennessee Volunteers running back DeSean Bishop (18) celebrates after a touchdown run against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
Sept. 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Alberto Mendoza (15) throws a pass against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza (15) is sacked by Tennessee defensive back Dejuan Lane (10) during a college football game between Tennessee and Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sept. 12, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
Sept. 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia; Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Mariyon Dye (9) reacts after a sack against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
Sep 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Braylon Staley (14) celebrates with wide receiver Radarious Jackson (3) after a touchdown catch against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
Sept. 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) prepares for a game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
Sept. 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia; Tennessee Volunteers mascot Smokey and Davy Crockett wave a flag against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
Tennessee coach Josh Heupel after a college football game between Tennessee and Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sept. 12, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
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Sept. 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia; Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Dejuan Lane (10) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee football defeats Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium
Sept. 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia; Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Dejuan Lane (10) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee football defeats Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium
Sept. 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) throws a pass against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
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Sept. 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Braylon Staley (14) celebrates after a touchdown catch against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
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Sept. 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia; Tennessee Volunteers running back Daune Morris (17) runs the ball against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
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Sept. 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel on the sideline against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
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Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) throws a pass during a college football game between Tennessee and Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sept. 12, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
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Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop (18) runs the ball while defended by Georgia Tech during a college football game between Tennessee and Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sept. 12, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
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Sept. 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Brent Key on the sideline against the Tennessee Volunteers in the first quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee football defeats Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium
Tennessee defensive back Kayin Lee (14) defends Georgia Tech running back Justice Haynes (22) during a college football game between Tennessee and Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sept. 12, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
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Sept. 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia; Tennessee Volunteers defensive tackle Xavier Gilliam (2) and linebacker Jeremiah Telander (22) tackle Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Alberto Mendoza (15) in the first quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
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Sept. 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia; Tennessee Volunteers tight end Ethan Davis (0) scores a touchdown against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee football defeats Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium
Sept. 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia; Tennessee Volunteers running back DeSean Bishop (18) runs the ball against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
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Sept. 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia; Tennessee Volunteers running back DeSean Bishop (18) celebrates after a touchdown run against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
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Sept. 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Alberto Mendoza (15) throws a pass against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
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Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza (15) is sacked by Tennessee defensive back Dejuan Lane (10) during a college football game between Tennessee and Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sept. 12, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
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Sept. 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia; Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Mariyon Dye (9) reacts after a sack against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
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Sep 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Braylon Staley (14) celebrates with wide receiver Radarious Jackson (3) after a touchdown catch against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee football defeats Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium
Sept. 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Faizon Brandon (11) prepares for a game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
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PHOTOS: Tennessee football defeats Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium
Sept. 12, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia; Tennessee Volunteers mascot Smokey and Davy Crockett wave a flag against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
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Tennessee coach Josh Heupel after a college football game between Tennessee and Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sept. 12, 2026.
(Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network)
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