Brief
DeSean Bishop rushes for 220 yards, 3 TDs as No. 17 Tennessee beats Auburn 24-14
The Volunteers overcame an early deficit with Bishop’s breakout performance and a quarterback change.
By Felo News Desk · Published
DeSean Bishop rushed for a career‑high 220 yards and three touchdowns, helping No. 17 Tennessee defeat Auburn 24‑14 on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, according to the Associated Press via the Winnipeg Free Press.
Tennessee (4‑1, 1‑1 SEC) trailed 7‑3 at halftime. Late in the second quarter, George MacIntyre replaced Faizon Brandon at quarterback, completing six of his first ten passes for 86 yards and sparking the comeback.
Auburn (3‑2, 1‑2) was led by quarterback Byrum Brown, who threw for 159 yards and a touchdown and ran for 107 yards and another score, but he was intercepted twice and lost a fumble. The Tigers were penalized 11 times for 94 yards, while Tennessee amassed 125 total yards in the first half.
After the win, Tennessee is set to travel to Arkansas next Saturday, while Auburn’s next game is at Georgia on Oct. 17.
Key facts
- DeSean Bishop rushed for 220 yards and three touchdowns. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Tennessee won 24-14 over Auburn. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- George MacIntyre replaced Faizon Brandon at quarterback in the second quarter. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown threw for 159 yards, ran for 107 yards, and was intercepted twice. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Auburn incurred 11 penalties for 94 yards. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Bishop rushes for 220 yards, 3 TDs to lead No. 17 Tennessee over Auburn 24-14”
