Tennessee Vols Demolish UAB 56-24: When Orange Meets Obliteration
Look, I’ve seen blowouts before, but what Tennessee did to UAB on Saturday wasn’t just a victory – it was a masterclass in controlled chaos that left Blazer fans wondering if they accidentally bought tickets to a demolition derby. How did the Volunteers look so dominant?
Tennessee’s Offensive Explosion Sets the Tone Early
The Volunteers didn’t just win the opening coin toss; they won the entire first quarter before UAB could finish their pregame snacks. Joey Aguilar looked like he was playing catch with his nephew in the backyard, casually tossing a 19-yard touchdown to Chris Brazzell II just 2:04 into the game. Before UAB’s offense could even get comfortable, Tennessee had already painted the scoreboard orange with a 7-0 lead.
Aguilar wasn’t done showing off. He connected with Mike Matthews on a beautiful 39-yard strike that had UAB defenders looking around like they’d lost their car keys in a stadium parking lot. Suddenly, it’s 14-0, and we’re barely 11 minutes into this thing.
The Volunteers’ Ground Game Becomes a Wrecking Ball
Here’s where things got genuinely uncomfortable for UAB – Tennessee’s running backs decided to join the party, and they brought sledgehammers. DeSean Bishop punched in a 3-yard touchdown run, followed by Star Thomas bulldozing his way into the end zone from one yard out. The Vols were up 28-0, and UAB looked like they’d shown up to a gun fight with a butter knife.
The most impressive stat that’ll make your jaw drop? Tennessee has outscored opponents 83-7 in first quarters through its first four games this season. That’s not just dominance – that’s psychological warfare disguised as football.
UAB’s Brief Moment Of Hope Gets Crushed
Credit where it’s due – UAB’s Jalen Kitna managed to find BJ Hawkins Jr. for a 30-yard touchdown pass, giving Blazer fans something to cheer about besides the halftime hot dogs. But Tennessee’s response was swift and merciless. Peyton Lewis took a pitch 32 yards to the house, and Bishop added his second rushing touchdown of the half.
By halftime, Tennessee led 42-7, and UAB’s coaching staff probably spent the break trying to figure out if they could forfeit with dignity intact.
