Overtime: Final Thoughts From Vols Win Over Akron

Although the injury bug hit, Tennessee turned in a complete performance full of dominance.

Jack Foster | Sep 18, 2022

Volunteer Country's Jack Foster and Matthew Ray react to Tennessee's near 60-point win over Akron in the latest edition of 'Overtime.'

Jack and Matt react to how the injury bug hit the Vols moving forward and that, while there is concern there with Jabari Small and Cedric Tillman, there is also reason to be optimistic.

Jack and Matt also discuss the incredible career night Jalin Hyatt produced, torching Akron's defense for 166 yards. In addition to Hyatt, freshman running back Dylan Sampson excelled when given the opportunity, rumbling for 57 yards on eight totes and two scores.

Defensively, the Vols did not have many eye opening plays, but a solid night from the unit was highlights by a forced turnover in the first half and a few sacks from the linebacker corps in the second half.

The full post-game 'Overtime' video after Tennessee's win is above.

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Published Sep 18, 2022

JACK FOSTER

Jack is a sophomore at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville majoring in Journalism/Electronic Media. Jack grew up in Paris, Tennessee, but now spends the majority of his time in Knoxville doubling as a student and sports journalist for Volunteer Country. Jack has been a sports junkie since he was a young kid and always watched NFL football with his dad on Sundays. Jack still follows the NFL religiously, as he is an avid fantasy football player. Jack started with Volunteer Country in May of 2021 and has since helped provide full coverage of football, baseball and men's and women's basketball. Jack also works as a recurring member of WUTK's Rock Solid Sports show on Wednesdays and Fridays, and he also serves as head sports producer of The Volunteer Channel's Vol News, a student-run show at the University. When Jack is not watching or covering sports, find him on the golf course or back home spending time with his parents, younger sister and friends. Follow Jack on Twitter and Instagram by clicking "Twitter" and "Instagram" to see all of his work with Volunteer Country as well as student media.