On Tennessee’s first play from scrimmage during last Saturday night’s 31-11 hammering of Florida in the Swamp, redshirt sophomore tight end Ethan Davis caught a 12-yard pass from Joey Aguilar.
On the ninth play from scrimmage for the Volunteers, the same tandem connected for a 23-yard touchdown that set the tone for the program’s first win in Gainesville since 2003.
“I just get the game plan from my coaches and roll with it,” Davis said afterward. “Whether that’s with me involved with the passing game or more involved with the run game or pass protection, the coaches have a game plan. It was that way tonight, and they looked at me to go make the play.
“I was just glad to help our team start fast.”
Davis wound up with five receptions for a career-best 72 yards and the touchdown against the Gators, with a whopping 65 of his yards coming after the catch.