VolNation · Apr 26, 2015
Offense Shines, But Defense Prevails, 54-44
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The White-clad offense put on a show in the Dish Orange and White Game on Saturday afternoon, but it was the Orange-shirted defense that took home the victory, 54-44 in front of 63,016 at Neyland Stadium.
Down by a 44-40 score late in the third quarter, the Orange scored the final 14 points off the game thanks to a stalwart defense to the secure the win. The defense stopped the offense on all six series in the second half.
Junior quarterback Joshua Dobbs was 5-of-8 for 94 yards with a touchdown through the air. Freshman Quinten Dormady was 5-of-11 for 96 yards while fellow mid-year addition ran for a team-best 58 yards keyed by a 45-yard scoring dash.
