Vols’ two quarterbacks have big moments in 42-7 rout of Indiana State

Tennessee head coach Butch Jones greets fans along the Vol Walk. The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

By David Cobb September 10, 2017 4 min read

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Vols’ two quarterbacks have big moments in 42-7 rout of Indiana State

The Vol Walk nears Neyland Stadium. The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

Vol fans wait for the beginning of the Vol Walk. The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

Tennessee's Darrell Taylor (19) blocks the pass of Indiana State quarterback Cade Sparks (16). The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

Tennessee starting quarterback Quinten Dormady starts to unleash a touchdown pass in the Vols' 42-7 win over Indiana State on Saturday in Neyland Stadium.

Tennessee's Brandon Johnson (7) scores a touchdown after a pass reception. The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

Tennessee's Reginald McKenzie Jr. (99) celebrates a tackle that held Indiana State on fourth down.
The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

Tennessee's Cortez McDowell (20) and Todd Kelly Jr. (24) stop Indiana State quarterback Cade Sparks (16) for a loss. The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

Tennessee's Carlin Fils-Aime (27) outruns Indiana State's Jonas Griffith (46) for a touchdown. The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

Tennessee's John Kelly (4) struggles forward for yardage with a Sycamore on his back. The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

Tennessee's John Kelly (4) breaks a tackle for a long gain. The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

Tennessee's John Kelly (4) tries to get outside. The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

Tennessee's Eli Wolf (80) looks downfield after a pass reception. Wolf was injured on the play. The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

Ethan Wolf (82) and Butch Jones check on the injured Eli Wolf (80). The two Wolfs are brothers. The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

Tennessee's Jeff George (19) goes up for a pass over Indiana State's Corey Hicks (22). The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

Tennessee's John Kelly (4) tries to shake loose of Indiana State's Jonas Griffith (46). The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

Tennessee's Colton Jumper (53) slows Indiana State's Jaquet McClendon (15). The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

Tennessee's Ty Chandler (3) tries to avoid the tackle of Indiana State's Lonnie Walker II (2). The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

Tennessee's Rashaan Gaulden (7) brings down Indiana State's LeMonte Booker (6). Colton Jumper (53) moves in to assist. The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

Tennessee's Jonathan Kongbo (1) stops Indiana States's LeMonte Booker (6) in the backfield. The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

Butch Jones cheers after Ty Chandler returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown. The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

Butch Jones and the Vols enter the T to take the field. The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

Tennessee's Ty Chandler breaks into the open on the way to a 91-yard kickoff return on the first play of Saturday's game at Neyland Stadium, a 42-7 win for the host Volunteers.

Tennessee's Marquez Callaway (1) escapes a Sycamore tackler to score a 3rd quarter touchdown. The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) scrambles for a big 4th quarter gain. The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

Tennessee's Tim Jordan (9) hurdles a blocker as he escapes a Sycamore tackler. The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

Tennessee's Alexis Johnson (98) pressures Sycamore quarterback Isaac Harker (14). The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

Tennessee's Tim Jordan (9) breaks several tackles on the way to a first down. The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

Tennessee's Eli Wolf returned to the field on crutches in the second half. The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

Tennessee's Kyle Phillips (5) gets a hold of Indiana State's LeMonte Booker's (6) jersey. The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) picks up a first down. The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) directs the offense. The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

Tennessee's Kyle Phillips (5) plays at defensive end. The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

Tennessee's Colton Jumper (53) tackles Indiana State's LeMonte Booker (6). The Indiana State Sycamores visited the University of Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in NCAA football action of September 9, 2017.

KNOXVILLE – Tennessee began the week by treating its fans to a heart-stopping double-overtime football victory over Georgia Tech.

It gave them a breather Saturday – for the most part.

The Volunteers did not altogether overwhelm Indiana State, but they handled their Missouri Valley Conference opponent with relative ease in a 42-7 home-opening victory.

Tennessee freshman Ty Chandler returned the opening kickoff 91 yards for a touchdown, and the game was never tied again in front of 99,015 at Neyland Stadium.

“I think the will to win obviously was demonstrated Monday night,” Tennessee coach Butch Jones said, referencing the 42-41 win over Tech. “But then being a mature football team, you have a great win but put it aside and come back ready to play on a short work week.”