LIVE Updates: Texas A&M vs. Tennessee

The Tennessee Volunteers are going to battle against the Texas A&M Aggies, and Volunteer Country has the latest updates and information from the action.

Tennessee vs. Texas A&M was the highest-selling game in the SEC this week - with a lot of the conference's attention honed on Knoxville, Tennessee; we have the latest updates and information from the action this afternoon.

First Quarter

• (0-0), 12:44 - Texas A&M wins the coin toss and defers to the second half. Tennessee manages a first down on their opening drive, but a third-down run is stopped short near midfield. Tennessee punts away, and the Aggies start on their own 20-yard line.
• (0-7), 8:29 - Texas A&M quarterback Max Johnson leads a strong drive down the field, and after making an impressive downfield throw to get them on the goal-line, he takes it in himself for a 3-yard touchdown.
• (0-7), 5:34 - The Vols get into Aggies' territory and find a 4th & 2, but Milton rolls to the sideline and can't find anything. Texas A&M takes over on its own 18-yard line.
• (0-7), 3:54 - Tennessee times up a pressure on third down and forces a Texas A&M punt. The Vols take over on their own 49-yard line.
• (7-7), 1:44 - Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III finds tight end Jacob Warren in the red zone for a 7-yard touchdown to even the score.
• END OF 1Q: TIED, 7-7

Second Quarter

• (7-10), 10:48 - Texas A&M drives inside Tennessee territory, but edge rusher James Pearce Jr. gets a third-down sack that forces the Aggies into a 31-yard field goal.
• (7-10), 7:47 - Kicker Charles Campbell misses a 47-yard field goal after a third down stop.
• (7-10), 5:08 - The Aggies get a fourth down in the Vols territory, but Johnson slips handling the snap and turns the football over. Tennessee takes over on its own 39-yard line.
• (7-10), 0:45 - The Vols cross over into Texas A&M territory, but two holding penalties kick them out of field goal range and force them to punt away.
• END OF 2Q: TEXAS A&M, 10-7

Third Quarter

• (7-10), 13:14 - An early penalty wrecks Texas A&M's opening second-half drive, and they are forced to punt away to the Vols. Tennessee takes over in plus territory.
• (7-10), 11:44 - Tennessee goes for it on 4th & 7 in Texas A&M territory, and Milton is sacked.
• (7-10), 10:52 - Johnson tries to find his running back in the flat but they mistime it and are forced to punt, Tennessee starts with the football on their own 34-yard line.
• (7-10), 8:53 - Tennessee stalls out on their ensuing drive, but they deliver an excellent punt that downs the Aggies on their own 1-yard line.
• (14-10), 6:44 - Tennessee forces the Aggies' into a 4th & 10 from the 1-yard line and on the ensuing punt, returner Dee Williams takes it 39 yards for a touchdown to put Tennessee back in front.
• (14-13), 3:15 - Texas A&M marches down the field and hits a 24-yard field goal to cut the lead down to one point.
• END OF 3Q: TENNESSEE, 14-13

Fourth Quarter

• (14-13), 14:03 - Milton throws a bad interception in the red zone that gives Texas A&M the football on their own 15-yard line.
• (14-13), 8:34 - Tennessee forces a 50-yard field goal try that ends up wide left. The Vols take over with the lead.
• (17-13), 3:48 - The Vols drive into field goal range and Campbell nets a 31-yard field goal.
• (20-13), 2:31 - Tennessee corner Gabe Jeudy-Lally intercepts a pass and returns it inside Texas A&M's 10-yard line. The Vols stall out on offense, but Campbell nets a 24-yard field goal to push the lead up to a full touchdown.
• (20-13), 0:22 - Tennessee corner Kamal Hadden intercepts a pass on 4th & 10, ending Texas A&M's chances and giving the Vols their fifth win of the year.
• END OF 4Q: TENNESSEE, 20-13

Tennessee Football Injury Report: Texas A&M

• Doneiko Slaughter - IN. Slaughter was playing strong football at the beginning of the year but suffered an injury against Austin Peay that has kept him out since then. Head coach Josh Heupel said they are expecting him to be able to go but haven't decided yet.
• Dont'e Thornton - IN. Thornton was a surprise scratch against South Carolina, but the transfer receiver is expected to play, according to Heupel.
• Andrej Karic - OUT. Karic missed the South Carolina game and will likely be a game-time decision ahead of kickoff.
• Christian Charles - OUT. Charles suffered an ankle injury and has missed the past several games.
• Keenan Pili - OUT. Pili is still rehabbing from an upper-body injury he suffered against Austin Peay earlier in the season.
• Bru McCoy - OUT. McCoy underwent season-ending surgery after suffering an injury against South Carolina.

Tennessee Volunteers RB Dylan Sampson after scoring a touchdown against South Carolina. (Photo by Randy Sartin of USA Today Sports)

How To Watch: Texas A&M @ Tennessee

• Gameday: Saturday, October 14th, 2023.
• Game time: 3:30 pm ET
• TV: CBS
• Stadium: Neyland Stadium (Knoxville, Tennessee)
• Live stream on fuboTV: Start with a 7-day free trial!

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