Tennessee football: Photo gallery from Vols' 65-24 win vs. UT-Martin

It wasn’t Alabama, but it was homecoming, and Tennessee football was able to put together an entertaining performance as the Vols beat the UT-Martin Skyhawks 65-24 Saturday afternoon. When is scoring 60 to move to 7-0 on the year while your team is ranked in the top five not fun? Who cares who you played?

Rocky Top scored a touchdown on seven of its first eight possessions, eight of its first nine if you don’t count the drive at the end of the first half in which they ran out the clock. On their other drive, they had a field goal. Hendon Hooker, Jalin Hyatt and Ramel Keyton continued to put on a show, and even the backups continued.

Many fans and alumni got to receive a warm welcome back to campus to witness this, and for some of them, it was obviously reminiscent of the times they were there. Let’s look back on the day. Here is a photo gallery from Tennessee football’s second win in history over the Skyhawks.

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Martin Skyhawks head coach Jason Simpson before the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; A Tennessee Martin Skyhawks helmet before the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III (7) warms up before the game against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) warms up before the game against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel before the game against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

The Volunteer leads the start of the Vol Walk of the NCAA college football game between Tennessee and UT Martin on Saturday, October 22, 2022 in Knoxville, Tenn.Utvmartin1012 /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Martin Skyhawks quarterback Dresser Winn (3) hands the ball off to wide receiver Zoe Roberts (6) during the first quarter against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Jeremy Banks (33) during the first quarter against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Martin Skyhawks quarterback Dresser Winn (3) passes the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first quarter at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) during the first quarter against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Jabari Small (2) runs for a touchdown against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks during the first quarter at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; A view of a new goal post during the first half of the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Martin Skyhawks wide receiver Zoe Roberts (6) runs for a touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first quarter at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Smokey howls before Tennessee’s Homecoming game against UT-Martin at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.Kns Vols Ut Martin Bp /

Players run out of the “T” before Tennessee’s Homecoming game against UT-Martin at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.Kns Vols Ut Martin Bp /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) runs the ball against Tennessee Martin Skyhawks safety Deven Sims (30) during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wear Tennessee Lady Volunteers blue in support of Title IX during the first half of the game against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers mascot Smokey during the first half of the game against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Bru McCoy (15) and Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Ramel Keyton (80) celebrate a touchdown against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Tennessee wide receiver Squirrel White’s (10) shoe is seen on the ground during a game between Tennessee and UT Martin in Neyland Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.Utvsmartin1022 0856 /

UT Martin football coach Jason Simpson during the NCAA college football game against Tennessee on Saturday, October 22, 2022 in Knoxville, Tenn.Utvmartin1012 /

Tennessee running back Jabari Small (2) is grabbed by UT Martin cornerback Shaun Lewis (5) during the NCAA college football game between Tennessee and UT Martin on Saturday, October 22, 2022 in Knoxville, Tenn.Utvmartin1012 /

Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) with a touchdown reception during the NCAA college football game between Tennessee and UT Martin on Saturday, October 22, 2022 in Knoxville, Tenn.Utvmartin1012 /

Tennessee defensive lineman/linebacker Byron Young (6) puts pressure on UT Martin quarterback Dresser Winn (3) uring the NCAA college football game on Saturday, October 22, 2022 in Knoxville, Tenn.Utvmartin1012 /

UT Martin football coach Jason Simpson during the NCAA college football game against Tennessee on Saturday, October 22, 2022 in Knoxville, Tenn.Utvmartin1012 /

Chancellor Donde Plowman greets quarterback Hendon Hookers parents before a game between Tennessee and UT Martin in Neyland Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.Utvsmartin1022 0208 /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Ramel Keyton (80) scores a touchdown against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) runs the ball against Tennessee Martin Skyhawks defensive back Shaun Lewis (5) during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Tennessee wide receiver Ramel Keyton (80) fights for extra yards during Tennessee’s Homecoming game against UT-Martin at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.Kns Vols Ut Martin /

Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) during Tennessee’s Homecoming game against UT-Martin at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.Kns Vols Ut Martin /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Dee Williams (3) returns a punt against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) is congratulated by offensive lineman Javontez Spraggins (76) and offensive lineman Jerome Carvin (75) after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Martin Skyhawks head coach Jason Simpson during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Tennessee athletic director Danny White, center, talks with University of Tennessee president Randy Boyd, left, and chancellor Donde Plowman, right during Tennessee’s Homecoming game against UT-Martin at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.Kns Vols Ut Martin /

UT Martin wide receiver Colton Dowell (15) during Tennessee’s Homecoming game against UT-Martin at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.Kns Vols Ut Martin /

Tennessee running back Jabari Small (2) misses the catch during Tennessee’s Homecoming game against UT-Martin at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.Kns Vols Ut Martin /

Tennessee defensive back Trevon Flowers (1) chases down UT Martin running back Sam Franklin (2) during Tennessee’s Homecoming game against UT-Martin at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.Kns Vols Ut Martin /

Tennessee wide receiver Ramel Keyton (80) makes a catch during Tennessee’s Homecoming game against UT-Martin at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.Kns Vols Ut Martin /

Tennessee defensive lineman Da’Jon Terry (95) and Tennessee defensive back Doneiko Slaughter (0) take down UT Martin wide receiver Colton Dowell (15) during Tennessee’s Homecoming game against UT-Martin at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.Kns Vols Ut Martin /

Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) makes a catch during Tennessee’s Homecoming game against UT-Martin at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.Kns Vols Ut Martin /

Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel during Tennessee’s Homecoming game against UT-Martin at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.Kns Vols Ut Martin /

Tennessee running back Jabari Small (2) during Tennessee’s Homecoming game against UT-Martin at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.Kns Vols Ut Martin /

Tennessee linebacker Aaron Beasley (24) during Tennessee’s Homecoming game against UT-Martin at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.Kns Vols Ut Martin /

Tennessee wide receiver Ramel Keyton (80) reacts after a play during Tennessee’s Homecoming game against UT-Martin at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.Kns Vols Ut Martin /

Tennessee wide receiver Ramel Keyton (80) makes a catch during Tennessee’s Homecoming game against UT-Martin at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.Kns Vols Ut Martin /

Tennessee defensive back Tamarion McDonald (12) takes down UT Martin running back Sam Franklin (2) during Tennessee’s Homecoming game against UT-Martin at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.Kns Vols Ut Martin /

UT Martin cornerback Andre Brackett (22) tries to take down Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson (24) during Tennessee’s Homecoming game against UT-Martin at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.Kns Vols Ut Martin /

UT Martin running back Zak Wallace (21) during Tennessee’s Homecoming game against UT-Martin at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.Kns Vols Ut Martin /

Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III (7) during Tennessee’s Homecoming game against UT-Martin at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.Kns Vols Ut Martin /

Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson (24) during Tennessee’s Homecoming game against UT-Martin at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.Kns Vols Ut Martin /

Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III (7) during Tennessee’s Homecoming game against UT-Martin at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.Kns Vols Ut Martin /

UT Martin offensive lineman AJ Marquez (55) during Tennessee’s Homecoming game against UT-Martin at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.Kns Vols Ut Martin /

Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) pulls in the ball from a throw by tight end Princeton Fant (88) and runs in for a touchdown during the NCAA college football game against UT Martin on Saturday, October 22, 2022 in Knoxville, Tenn.Utvmartin1012 /

during Tennessee’s Homecoming game against UT-Martin at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.Kns Vols Ut Martin /

Tennessee tight end Princeton Fant (88) during the NCAA college football game between Tennessee and UT Martin on Saturday, October 22, 2022 in Knoxville, Tenn.Utvmartin1012 /

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) scrambles out of pocket during the NCAA college football game against UT Martin on Saturday, October 22, 2022 in Knoxville, Tenn.Utvmartin1012 /

***DUP***Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) pulls back to throw during the NCAA college football game against UT Martin on Saturday, October 22, 2022 in Knoxville, Tenn.Utvmartin1012 /

Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) is brought down by UT Martin safety Oshae Baker (9) during the NCAA college football game on Saturday, October 22, 2022 in Knoxville, Tenn.Utvmartin1012 /

UT Martin running back Zak Wallace (21) during Tennessee’s Homecoming game against UT-Martin at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.Kns Vols Ut Martin /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Martin Skyhawks wide receiver George Qualls Jr. (83) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Martin Skyhawks running back Sam Franklin (2) runs the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Martin Skyhawks wide receiver George Qualls Jr. (83) runs the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive back William Wright (36) tackles Tennessee Martin Skyhawks wide receiver Elijah Smoot (9) during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III (7) passes the ball against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Dylan Sampson (24) runs the ball against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Martin Skyhawks running back Zak Wallace (21) runs the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Tayven Jackson (3) passes the ball against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Tayven Jackson (3) during the second half against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Squirrel White (10) runs for a touchdown against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel during the second half of the game against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Oct 22, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Jimmy Holiday (6) runs the ball against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Vol fans desperately needed a day like this one after so many intense games, starting with the Florida Gators back in September. Sure, a bye broke them up, but the LSU Tigers and then the Crimson Tide in back to back weeks made this difficult. This was a mind-clearer for everybody before they have to return to SEC play.

Beyond the fans, players needed this too. They now have five straight SEC games without a bye to close out the season, so getting this one over early was crucial to making it effectively a bye. Having as many people healthy as possible was going to be the focus given the next two weeks.

Next. Five takeaways from Vols' 65-24 win vs. UT-Martin. dark

Now, Tennessee football has to host the Kentucky Wildcats before visiting the Georgia Bulldogs. They still have a visit to the South Carolina Gamecocks on the schedule too, so things are about to get tough, but these next two weeks will define the season. This was a great day for fans to enjoy before they begin that stretch.

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Tennessee football: Photo gallery from Vols’ 65-24 win vs. UT-Martin

By Caleb Calhoun | Oct 22, 2022