KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Joey Aguilar threw for 218 yards with three touchdowns and an interception to lead No. 15 Tennessee over UAB 56-24 on Saturday.

The Volunteers (3-1) recovered from their overtime loss to Georgia last week with a dominating performance over the Blazers (2-2).

Mike Matthews had a 39-yard touchdown reception and Chris Brazzell II hauled one in from 19 yards. Star Thomas ran for a touchdown and caught a scoring pass. Aguilar played just one series in the second half after Tennessee led 42-7 at halftime.

Tennessee’s run game, which sputtered last week, accounted for 235 yards and four TDs.

UAB QB Jalen Kitna threw for 364 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.

The takeaway

UAB: The Blazers left Neyland Stadium with the confidence that they will not see a better

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