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Sunday, November 15, 2026Nov 15

Vols drop season opener to West Virginia

Tennessee's Jarrett Guarantano loses the ball as he is hit by West Virginia's Kenny Bigelow Jr. in the first half of Saturday's game in Charlotte, N.C. The play was ruled an incomplete pass.
Tennessee's Jarrett Guarantano loses the ball as he is hit by West Virginia's Kenny Bigelow Jr. in the first half of Saturday's game in Charlotte, N.C. The play was ruled an incomplete pass.

Bits and pieces from West Virginia’s 40-14 win over Tennessee on Saturday:

SATURDAY’S STAR

Tennessee sophomore running back Tim Jordan became the featured running back when Ty Chandler left the game with an injury early in the second quarter. Jordan bullied West Virginia for 118 yards on 20 carries and kept the Vols’ offensive attack balanced as they played from behind in the second half.

SATURDAY’S STAT