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Updated OCT 8, 2026Tennessee finds short-yardage answer against Auburn
What Happened
On Saturday, Oct. 3, Tennessee used two tight ends and three running backs to convert a game-sealing fourth-and-1 in a 24–14 win over Auburn, a short-yardage answer with the Vols at 4–1 and Arkansas next. The stack formation gave Tennessee a tested look for a goal-line or clock-killing run. The ball carrier was not identified, and Tennessee has not said whether the formation will become a recurring package. Tennessee takes its 4–1 start to Arkansas on Oct. 10, then hosts Alabama on Oct. 17 with a chance to turn early-season progress into SEC momentum. Auburn fell to 3–2. For Tennessee, the takeaway is simple: the heavy package worked when the offense needed one yard.
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