Tennessee survived another season opener that had to go to overtime to be decided. The Vols defeated Georgia Tech 42-41 after falling behind 28-14 at one point in the fourth quarter. Tennessee managed to find a way to win, however, and it led to a much more jovial post-game atmosphere from the Vols than it could’ve been.
Did you miss anything head coach Butch Jones or Tennessee’s players had to say after the game? We have the interviews right here for you.
Butch Jones spoke about his team’s resiliency and effort to come back to win in double-overtime:
Butch Jones talks to the media after Tennessee’s 42-41 win over Georgia Tech https://t.co/sCxrOLNsNP
— Rocky Top Insider (@rockytopinsider) September 5, 2017
Walk-on defensive lineman Paul Bain talked about blocking Georgia Tech’s field goal as time expired in regulation:
Field goal block hero Paul Bain https://t.co/VyDvNmVEot
— Rocky Top Insider (@rockytopinsider) September 5, 2017
Defensive back Rashaan Gaulden discussed the defense and his clutch forced fumble in the fourth quarter:
Rahsaan Gaulden talks to the media https://t.co/fFCyBjAS5H
— Rocky Top Insider (@rockytopinsider) September 5, 2017
Wide receiver Marquez Callaway spoke about his breakout performance and stepping up in the absence of Jauan Jennings:
Marquez Callaway talks to the media after Tennessee’s 42-41 win https://t.co/3GEbBomEmc
— Rocky Top Insider (@rockytopinsider) September 5, 2017
Quarterback Quinten Dormady talked about his first career collegiate start:
Quinten Dormady after his first start https://t.co/UdC07qGSHF
— Rocky Top Insider (@rockytopinsider) September 5, 2017
John Kelly talked about his impressive four touchdown performance and the Vols’ offense:
#Vols running back John Kelly https://t.co/Rpw0OjQvPO
— Rocky Top Insider (@rockytopinsider) September 5, 2017
Defensive end Darrell Taylor spoke about the defense’s effort and his strong performance in the game:
#Vols DE Darrell Taylor https://t.co/Dmry4wUJmJ
— Rocky Top Insider (@rockytopinsider) September 5, 2017
