(No. 9) Tennessee 20 – Appalachian State 13 (OT)
A missed field goal and clock management issues in the fourth quarter kept the Mountaineers from pulling off a shocking upset against one of the highest-ranked SEC programs in the country.
Appalachian State junior quarterback Taylor Lamb went 15-of-23 from the pocket, tossing a touchdown pass and an interception in the team’s season opener. Senior running back Marcus Cox added 155 yards on the ground and sophomore wide receiver Deltron Hopkins finished with five catches for 39 yards.
The Mountaineers return to Kidd Brewer Stadium at 12:30 p.