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Tennessee defeats New Mexico State football on homecoming
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No. 20 Tennessee (7-3, 3-3 SEC) defeated New Mexico State (3-7, 1-5 CUSA), 42-9, on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Week 12. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll .
Saturday marked the 101st homecoming for the Vols. Tennessee also debuted Volunteer Spirit Smokey Grey uniforms versus the Aggies.
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Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar completed 17-of-23 passing attempts for 204 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. He also totaled 34 rushing yards and one touchdown on three attempts.
Braylon Staley led the Vols with five receptions. He totaled 58 receiving yards and one touchdown. Chris Brazzell II was Tennessee's leader with 65 receiving yards.
DeSean Bishop totaled 80 rushing yards to lead Tennessee. He scored one touchdown on 16 attempts.
Daevin Hobbs recorded nine tackles, while Dominic Bailey and Caleb Herring had one sack each for the Vols.
Tennessee will next play at Florida on Nov. 22 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida . The Vols will return to Neyland Stadium on Nov. 29 versus Vanderbilt.
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