Why Tennessee Football Went For Two Early In Its Win Over Kennesaw State
Rocky Top Insider • • sports
Key Points:
- Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon connected with Braylon Staley for a 13-yard touchdown late in the first quarter, giving the Vols a 13-3 lead over Kennesaw State.
- Instead of a traditional extra point kick, Tennessee executed a successful two-point conversion using a swinging gate formation, catching Kennesaw State off guard.
- Speculation arose about potential motives behind the two-point attempt, but head coach Josh Heupel clarified that the decision was based solely on the defensive look presented.
- Heupel expressed respect for former assistant coach Jerry Mack, now head coach at Kennesaw State, praising his team's performance and staff both before and after the game.
- Tennessee will begin conference play by hosting No. 1 Texas on Saturday at noon ET, with the game broadcast on ABC.
