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Jaxson Moi led the way.
The Tennessee football defensive lineman lined up in the offensive backfield and smashed into the Florida defensive front. Tight end Miles Kitselman followed Moi. Running back Dylan Sampson trailed both into the end zone.
“It is definitely like they can’t even see me for real when they put everybody like that,” Sampson said.
No. 9 Tennessee (5-1, 2-1 SEC) scored the winning touchdown in a 23-17 overtime victory against Florida (3-3, 1-2) on Saturday at Neyland Stadium by throwing an extra-large offensive set at the Gators. It featured Moi and his fellow defensive lineman Nathan Robinson.
Vols coach Josh Heupel turned to the wrinkle on three critical plays and it came through each time — including on the game-winning touchdown.
Why Tennessee football used jumbo package against Florida
Heupel consulted with defensive coordinator Tim Banks late in the second quarter. He wanted to attempt a fourth-and-1 at the Tennessee 10-yard line.
He felt like Tennessee had to keep Florida off the field while also jumpstarting its offense. He turned to Moi and Robinson for extra muscle.
“Brought some defensive guys in,” Heupel said. “Go set an edge right there.”
The Vols put quarterback Nico Iamaleava under center with Kitselman lined up behind him with Sampson deeper in the backfield. The 6-foot-2, 307-pound Moi set up to Kitselman’s left then went into motion to line up next to Robinson, the 6-6, 275-pound freshman lined up on the left side of the offensive line.
“I think you put a little fear in the defense when we get in that big jumbo package,” Sampson said.
Redshirt freshman DeSean Bishop gained six yards and a first down. Iamaleava was intercepted three plays later but Florida didn’t take advantage to extend its lead beyond 3-0 at halftime, making good on Heupel’s hopes.
Heupel explained…
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Author : Knox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Publish date : 2024-10-13 09:06:02
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