No. 8 Tennessee rallies past Texas A&M
The Vols scored 16 unanswered second-half points behind Faizon Brandon, Cooper Ranvier and a defense that shut out the Aggies after halftime.
| Kickoff | 12:00 PM ET |
|---|---|
| Venue | Neyland Stadium |
| Spread | Texas -5.5 |
| Total | 54.5 |
| TV | ABC |
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| Streaming | the ESPN app |
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Follow the full play-by-play and box score →No. 8 Tennessee erased a halftime deficit Saturday at Kyle Field and shut out Texas A&M in the second half. The 22-7 victory kept its College Football Playoff hopes alive.
The Vols controlled the opening possession for 9:28, driving 70 yards in 16 plays before George MacIntyre lost three yards on third-and-goal from the 1. Cooper Ranvier’s 23-yard field goal gave Tennessee a 3-0 lead.
After consecutive three-and-outs in the first quarter, Texas A&M moved ahead early in the second. KJ Edwards finished a six-play, 61-yard drive with a 25-yard touchdown run, putting the Aggies up 7-3.
Ranvier answered with a 30-yard field goal after Tennessee covered 63 yards in 13 plays. Mike Matthews made a 25-yard catch during the possession but left with what appeared to be a right knee injury. At halftime, Texas A&M led 7-6.
Tennessee turned to Faizon Brandon at quarterback after MacIntyre sustained what appeared to be a right leg injury. With Brandon directing a ground-heavy possession, the Vols drove 66 yards in 11 plays before Ranvier’s 32-yard field goal made it 9-7 late in the third quarter.
The breakthrough touchdown came with 9:38 left. On third-and-6, Brandon’s option pitch to Javin Gordon gained 14 yards. He then found tight end DaSaahn Brame for a 5-yard score and a 16-7 lead.
Tennessee’s defense protected the advantage by stopping Texas A&M on downs. Ranvier followed with a 44-yard field goal, and TJ Metcalf later intercepted Marcel Reed to give the Vols another short field. Ranvier’s 22-yard kick at 2:44 closed the scoring.
The Vols outscored the Aggies 16-0 after halftime, leaning on the run game, field position and a defense that did not allow another score after Edwards’ second-quarter touchdown.
Why it matters
Tennessee kept its College Football Playoff hopes alive with the road victory. The Vols overcame a 7-6 halftime deficit and held Texas A&M scoreless throughout the second half.
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