Vols Edge Razorbacks — Neyland Turns Into a Nail-Biter

The Vols survive another SEC nail-biter! Tennessee outlasted Arkansas 34–31 in front of a packed Neyland Stadium, fueled by 485 yards of total offense, 5 sacks, and 3 forced fumbles. DeSean Bishop’s career-high 146 rushing yards set the tone before Peyton Lewis punched in two second-half touchdowns to keep the Vols ahead. Joey Aguilar added 221 passing yards and a score, while Braylon Staley broke out with his first 100-yard receiving game.

But it wasn’t all smooth sailing — penalties, missed tackles, and a late Razorback rally nearly spoiled the night. We break down the good, the bad, and the gritty:

• How Tennessee’s front seven racked up 9 TFLs but still gave up big plays to Taylen Green
• The headset controversy that had Neyland buzzing
• What this win tells us about the Vols’ identity heading into Alabama

It’s a mix of celebration and caution as Tennessee moves to 5–1 (2–1 SEC) and braces for its toughest test yet.

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