US EditionNo. 23 Tennessee cruises past New Mexico State in homecoming victory
Joey Aguilar extended his streak to 10 games with over 200 passing yards as Tennessee’s defense scored its sixth touchdown of the season.
- In Knoxville, Tennessee, No. 23 Tennessee Volunteers beat New Mexico State 42-9 on Saturday, led by Joey Aguilar's 204 passing yards and two touchdowns.
- Coach Josh Heupel described the offense as inconsistent, while Sanchez blamed critical mistakes early in the game for New Mexico State's loss.
- William Wright, Tennessee cornerback, scored on a 35-yard interception return for Tennessee's sixth defensive touchdown; DeSean Bishop rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown before leaving with a leg injury, while Isaiah Rudison scored New Mexico State's lone touchdown.
- Aguilar extended his streak with a 7-yard fourth-quarter completion, and Tennessee visits Florida next Saturday where it has lost 10 straight in The Swamp, with Heupel saying there's plenty to play for.
- New Mexico State Aggies still can reach five wins with University of Texas at El Paso and Middle Tennessee State remaining, while the result gives Tennessee positive momentum heading into the 2026 season.
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KNOXVILLE, Tennessee -- The NM State football team traveled to Neyland Stadium on Saturday night to take on a nationally ranked Tennessee (7-3, 3-3 SEC) squad. In front of 101,915, the Aggies (3-7, 1-5 CUSA) were unable to contain the Volunteer offense as they fell 42-9. This marks the Aggies’ penultimate road bout as they prepare to travel to El Paso, Texas, next Saturday to take on rival UTEP. Following a promising opening drive for the Aggies…
No. 23 Tennessee cruises past New Mexico State in homecoming victory
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The No. 23-ranked Tennessee football team rolled past New Mexico State on Saturday evening, earning a 42-9 victory on homecoming weekend. The Vols donned their Smokey Grey Salute to Service uniforms and the Aggies work white tops, black pants and red helmets. NM State won the opening toss and elected to [...]
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