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Tennessee football: Highlights from Vols’ 34-27 OT win at Pitt

ByCaleb Calhoun|
Tennessee defensive back Trevon Flowers (1) celebrates sacking Pittsburgh quarterback Nick Patti (12) on third down during overtime during a game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Pittsburgh Panthers in Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.Tennpitt0910 02681
Tennessee defensive back Trevon Flowers (1) celebrates sacking Pittsburgh quarterback Nick Patti (12) on third down during overtime during a game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Pittsburgh Panthers in Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.Tennpitt0910 02681

There was no shortage of fireworks as Tennessee football scored a 34-27 overtime win over the Pittsburgh Panthers on the road Saturday. The Vols were quiet for most of the third quarter and mostly quiet for the entire second half. Also, ironically, Pitt came away with many more big plays despite that being the Vols’ style of play.

However, that doesn’t mean that they didn’t generate a ton of highlights throughout the game. UT moved the ball on offense for most of its scores but still managed to have some big moments. The defense also came through, more than usual to help generate big plays and, in the second half, carry this team to victory.

Video from all the standout moments in the Vols’ road victory to move to 2-0 on the season was accessible on Twitter. As a result, we were able to put together a full list of plays anybody following Rocky Top would want to look back on. These are highlights from Tennessee football’s road win over a top 25 foe.

Trevon Flowers interception

Hendon Hooker 24-yard pass to Jacob Warren

Hendon Hooker 32-yard touchdown pass to Bru McCoy

Wesley Walker sack on Pitt fourth down attempt

Hendon Hooker 61-yard pass to Cedric Tillman

Tyler Baron strip-sack

Byron Young sack

Chase McGrath 51-yard field goal

Hendon Hooker 28-yard OT touchdown pass to Cedric Tillman

Trevon Flowers sack

As you can see, this game was heavy in second-quarter highlights. Also, two key plays in overtime also made the difference. However, it also involved some highlights in the second half on defense and special teams. Sure, UT generated highlights for Pitt with miscues in the second half, but they were able to come through too.

That Byron Young sack was crucial to holding Pitt to a field goal on one drive. Tre Flowers’ sack brought up 4th and goal from the 20, which is why the Vols were able to win. Chase McGrath’s 51-yarder was huge, as he made both attempts while Pitt missed two in regulation, including a 30-yarder. Place kicking became an advantage.

These are all key factors that go into any wild, sloppy and close game. Tennessee football produced lots of highlights with those and came away with a victory. Fans will look back on this one for years to come, no matter what type of success the Vols have, and remember many of these notable plays.

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