Bishop rushes for 220 yards, 3 TDs to lead No. 17 Tennessee over Auburn 24-14

DeSean Bishop had an outstanding game, rushing for a career-high 220 yards and three touchdowns as he led No. 17 Tennessee to a 24-14 victory over Auburn on Saturday.

Tennessee, currently ranked 17th, came from behind to defeat Southeastern Conference rival Auburn, who were ranked 3rd at the time. The Vols overcame a sluggish start, trailing 7-3 at halftime, thanks in part to quarterback George MacIntyre stepping in late in the second quarter.

MacIntyre completed six of his first ten pass attempts for 80 yards, finishing the game with 86 yards passing on eight completions. Auburn's quarterback Byrum Brown struggled, throwing for 159 yards and a touchdown, but also had two interceptions and a fumble.

Despite Auburn's early lead generated by quarterback Byrum Brown's 7-yard touchdown run, Tennessee managed to pull ahead in the second half. However, their efforts were slightly marred by an illegal block penalty on Bishop's 40-yard touchdown run.

Both teams struggled in the first half, with Auburn only generating 86 total offensive yards. Auburn's strong season trajectory includes upcoming games against No. 2 Georgia, No. 11 LSU, and No. 9 Ole Miss.