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). The win was coach Josh Heupel's 40th at Tennessee.

“I had no idea,” Heupel said of his success over five years with the Vols. “We've had a lot of growth in the program. We control where we go (this season).”

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.

“I'm still learning how to play fast,” said Aguilar. “It'

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