How Alex Golesh provided extra motivation for DeSean Bishop’s career day in Tennessee win against Auburn

Key Points:

• DeSean Bishop, a senior running back for Tennessee who began his career as a walk-on in 2023, rushed for a career-high 220 yards and three touchdowns in the Vols’ 24-14 win over Auburn, surpassing 2,000 career rushing yards.
• Bishop revealed the game felt personal because Auburn head coach Alex Golesh, Tennessee’s former offensive coordinator, was "one of the reasons" Bishop started as a non-scholarship player, motivating him to prove his worth on the field.
• After a quarterback change in the second quarter, Tennessee heavily relied on Bishop, who carried the ball 34 times, showcasing his work ethic and resilience reminiscent of his high school days at Karns.
• Bishop’s recruitment was complex; initially offered by Tennessee in 2021, he committed to Coastal Carolina in 2022 but reopened his recruitment following a coaching change and ultimately chose Tennessee as a walk-on over a scholarship at Appalachian State.
• Expressing gratitude to his faith, Bishop credited his performance to trusting in God’s plan and emphasized his commitment to contributing to his team’s success through hard work and determination.