# University of Tennessee athletic performances > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/university-of-tennessee-athletic-performances > Updated: 2026-09-12T15:55:35.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. The University of Tennessee athletics programs have maintained strong performance in volleyball. In early September, the Tennessee volleyball team secured a sweep against No. 21 Indiana at Bridgestone Arena, marking their fifth consecutive sweep to start the season. Following this, the volleyball team continued its winning streak with a 3-0 sweep of Coastal Carolina at the Food City Center. In football, the No. 18 Tennessee Volunteers defeated Georgia Tech 45-24 in Atlanta to improve to 2-0 on the season. The victory was driven by a rushing attack totaling 299 yards, led by DeSean Bishop with 147 yards and two touchdowns, while freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon recorded two passing touchdowns. The defense contributed four sacks and a 41-yard interception return for a touchdown by Dejuan Lane. Following the game, Tennessee rose to No. 15 in the AP Poll and No. 14 in the Coaches Poll. The matchup included a serious third-quarter collision involving Georgia Tech defensive back Jaylen Mbakwe, who struck his head on teammate Jordan Walker’s knee. Mbakwe was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital for precautionary observation but has since been released. He provided an update via social media, stating he is ‘good.’ Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key reported that Mbakwe was talking and responsive during his medical evaluation. Following the loss, Georgia Tech players Alberto Mendoza and Justice Haynes noted challenges regarding execution and decision-making, leaving the Yellow Jackets with a 0-2 record. Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel acknowledged the team’s performance while noting areas for improvement, specifically regarding penalties and special teams. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-12: Tennessee defeats Georgia Tech 45-24 in Atlanta No. 18 Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24, led by DeSean Bishop's 147 rushing yards. Georgia Tech's Jaylen Mbakwe was hospitalized following a collision but has since been released. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tennessee-football-favored-by-espn-college-gameday-analysts ### 2026-09-06: Louisville and Tennessee secure volleyball sweeps in Nashville Top-ranked volleyball teams Louisville and Tennessee both secured straight-set sweeps against ranked opponents at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/louisville-and-tennessee-secure-volleyball-sweeps-in-nashville --- Cite as: University of Tennessee athletic performances. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/university-of-tennessee-athletic-performances