Aguilar throws for 288 yards, 2 TDs to lead No. 22 Tennessee past East Tennessee, 72-17
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- — Joey Aguilar threw for 288 yards and two touchdowns — all in the first half — to lead No. 22 Tennessee to a 72-17 romp over East Tennessee State on Saturday.The Volunteers (2-0), who tuned up for the Southeastern Conference showdown with No. 4 Georgia next week, got help from Star Thomas with 69 yards rushing and three touchdowns.
Tennessee had 427 yards of total offense in the first half and led the overmatched Buccaneers (1-1) 48-7 at the break.
Tennessee: Hosts Georgia next Saturday.
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