Tennessee players earn three SEC weekly honors after win over Auburn

Tennessee football players earned three SEC weekly honors following a 24-14 victory over Auburn. DeSean Bishop was named Offensive Player of the Week, sharing the award with Missouri’s Austin Simmons. Bishop recorded a career-high 220 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 34 carries, with all scoring occurring in the second half.

Dejuan Lane received Defensive Player of the Week honors, splitting the award with Missouri’s Nicholas Rodriguez. Lane recorded nine tackles, two sacks, two tackles for loss, and an interception. Jackson Ross was named Special Teams Player of the Week, sharing the honor with Texas A&M’s David Olano, after successfully pinning Auburn deep with five punts downed inside the 11-yard line.

Following the win, running back DeSean Bishop credited the offensive line and the team's ability to find a rhythm in the second half for the comeback. The Volunteers are now preparing to face Arkansas in Fayetteville.