No. 24/18 Tennessee opened its 2025 season in commanding fashion Saturday afternoon, racing past Syracuse, 45-26, In the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The Vols (1-0) struck quickly with 17 first-quarter points. After Max Gilbert drilled a 34-yard field goal on UT's opening drive, sophomore running back Peyton Lewis capped an 85-yard march with a 2-yard touchdown plunge. The defense added to the lead moments later as Nathan Robinson forced a strip sack that transfer cornerback ... more