Tennessee proved its grit by overcoming a sluggish start to secure a 41-34 overtime win against Mississippi State. The Volunteers, ranked No. 15, ultimately showed their resilience and left fans with a thrilling finale.

Tennessee’s offense showed no signs of slowing down in Week 1, leading ESPN to conclude that the Volunteers “didn’t look any worse off” without Nico Iamaleava. The change at quarterback appears to be propelling the team in a positive direction.