Tennessee edge rusher Byron Young earned SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week honors and kicker Chase McGrath earned SEC Special Teams Player of the Week honors for their performances in the Vols’ blowout win over LSU.
Entering the week six matchup with just one sack on the season, Young recorded 2.5 sacks in the win over LSU. Young dominated an injured LSU offensive lineman recording three half sacks and one full sack in the lopsided victory.
The senior edge rusher lived in the LSU backfield and created constant pressure on Tigers’ quarterback Jayden Daniels. Young totaled five total tackles in the win.
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McGrath went four-of-five on field goal attempts, hitting from 32 yards twice, 35 and 38 yards. The former USC kicker’s lone miss came from 50 yards and hit off the right upright. McGrath made all four of his point after attempts.
The senior is off to strong start to the season, making eight of his first 10 attempts on the season.
Tennessee has been well represented on the SEC weekly honors this season. Hendon Hooker has twice won SEC Offensive Player of the Week honors while Javontez Spraggins earned SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week honors for his play against Florida.
No. 6 Tennessee’s challenge increases again this week as the Vols host No. 3 Alabama to Neyland Stadium.
