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SEC: No. 5 Ole Miss takes its unbeaten record to No. 9 Georgia, No. 11 Vols visit No. 6 Alabama

This week in the Southeastern Conference, No. 5 Ole Miss visits No. 9 Georgia in a key matchup

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Officially probable for Saturday Bishop (lower body) is probable for Saturday's game at Alabama.

Impact Bishop is officially listed as probable, meaning his chances to play this weekend against the Crimson Tide are trending in the right direction. Bishop has been a key player for The Vols this season, racking up 481 yards and five scores on 63 carries across six games.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play vs. Bama Bishop (lower body) is expected to be available against Alabama, per Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel.

Impact Bishop exited Tennessee's win over Arkansas in the third quarter and didn't check back into the game. The tailback had already racked up 146 rushing yards and a touchdown on 14 carries. Volunteers' head coach Josh Heupel sounds optimistic that Bishop will be ready for a rivalry game against Alabama on the Third Saturday of October: "I feel like DeSean will be ready to go in this one," he told reporters Monday.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DeSean Bishop runs for 146 yards and a TD to lead No. 12 Tennessee past Arkansas, 34-31

DeSean Bishop ran for a career-high 146 yards and a touchdown to lead No. 12 Tennessee to a 34-31 victory over Arkansas in the Razorbacks’ first game since coach Sam Pittman was fi...

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores game-winner Bishop tallied 11 carries for 72 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 1 of 2 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 41-34 overtime win against Mississippi State.

Impact The sophomore back delivered the decisive blow, taking the first snap of OT for a 25-yard touchdown to seal the comeback. Bishop's explosiveness and finishing ability were the defining factors in Tennessee's victory and should continue to play a major role in the upcoming match against Arkansas.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Heupel on Tennessee football's overtime win at Mississippi State Tennessee football won 41-34 in overtime at Mississippi State on Sept. 27 on a DeSean Bishop rushing touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • TENNESSEAN.COM

No. 15 Tennessee rallies to force OT and beat Mississippi State 41-34

Joey Aguilar forced overtime with a 6-yard touchdown run with 1:55 left and DeSean Bishop scored on a 25-yard run on the first play of the extra session in No. 15 Tennessee’s 41-34...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Finds pay dirt twice in win Bishop posted nine carries for 59 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 56-24 win against UAB.

Impact The sophomore back maximized his touches, punching in a pair of short rushing scores that helped Tennessee build and extend its lead. Bishop's ability to finish drives and provide efficient production behind the starter gives the Volunteers valuable depth heading into their test against Mississippi State.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rough outing in loss Bishop tallied 15 rushes for 54 yards during Saturday's 44-41 overtime loss versus Georgia.

Impact The redshirt sophomore running back struggled to get much going on the grown during this shootout. Bishop will look to bounce back against a softer matchup in UAB this upcoming Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rough outing in loss Bishop tallied 15 rushes for 54 yards during Saturday's 44-41 overtime loss versus Georgia.

Impact The redshirt sophomore running back struggled to get much going on the grown during this shootout. Bishop will look to bounce back against a softer matchup in UAB this upcoming Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 6 Georgia looking to extend win streak to 9 against No. 15 Tennessee in Neyland Stadium

Georgia has dominated its rivalry with Tennessee, winning eight straight games

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Productive with limited touches Bishop notched three carries for 68 yards during Saturday's 72-17 win over East Tennessee State.

Impact The redshirt sophomore back flashed explosiveness on limited touches, with a breakaway 50-yard run highlighting his speed and big-play potential. Bishop's burst out of the backfield gives Tennessee an explosive change-of-pace option as they prepare for Georgia.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds pay dirt in win Bishop totaled 11 rushes for 82 yards and one touchdown and gathered in all two targets for 44 yards during Saturday's 45-26 win over Syracuse.

Impact The redshirt sophomore running back broke free for a 24-yard touchdown run in the second quarter, pairing explosive rushing with productive receiving work. Bishop's versatility will be key as Tennessee turns its attention to their upcoming matchup against East Tennessee State.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Looking like starter Bishop is looking like Tennessee's starting option at running back, Rylee Robinson of WVLT.com reports.

Impact During 2024, instead of Bishop, Tennessee's starting option at running back was Dylan Sampson, who logged almost 1,500 rushing yards and more than 20 touchdowns. But with him gone, it looks like the Volunteers will promote Bishop. The development is not too surprising, considering he was their No. 2. Bishop's 2024 season includes 74 carries for 455 yards (6.1 averaged per carry) and three touchdowns. Even though matching Sampson may be too tall a task, his statistical output is due for an exponential bump, especially with the Volunteers' offense potentially looking less reliable without Nico Iamaleava under center.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy for spring Bishop (undisclosed) is healthy for Tennessee's spring practice, Patrick Brown of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Tennessee's 11-on-11 drill included Bishop as one of its offensive starters. Bishop's participation indicates he is healthy months after an undisclosed injury ended his 2024 season. The running back impressed then, his first year, with 74 carries for 455 yards and three touchdowns.

MARCH 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves after getting shaken up Bishop left Tennessee's game Saturday against Ohio State after getting shaken up, Ryan Schumpert of Rocky Top Insider reports.

Impact Peyton Lewis is Tennessee's lone running back healthy at the moment after injuries have taken down both Dylan Simpson (lower body) and now Bishop. The latter leaves Tennessee's ongoing game with seven carries for 22 yards.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not on report Friday Bishop (undisclosed) is not on the injury report and will be available for Saturday's game against Vanderbilt.

Impact Bishop is set to return following a three-game absence, and while he's expected to suit up here, it's unclear if he'll receive too many touches. He has recorded double-digit carries in just two of his eight appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Bishop (undisclosed) is not dressed and will not play in Saturday's game versus UTEP, Ryan Sylvia of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Bishop will miss his third consecutive game as he continues to deal with an undisclosed injury. It's possible he is being held out due to an abundance of caution given the Volunteers' opponent, but there has not been much reporting surrounding Bishop's injury. His next chance to suit up is next Saturday at Vanderbilt.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss another game Bishop (undisclosed) will remain out for Tennessee against Georgia.

Impact Bishop missed his first game of the season last week against Mississippi State, and will now make it two straight. The second-string tailback in Knoxville has ran for 372 yards and three touchdowns on 54 carries this fall. Cameron Seldon should assume his role as the RB2 for Tennessee.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Bulldogs Bishop is listed out for Saturday's game against Mississippi State.

Impact Bishop appears to be dealing with an injury that will force him to sit out this week's matchup. The redshirt freshman has done a good job running beaching Dylan Sampson this year, totaling 54 carries for 372 yards and three touchdowns across eight outings.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Low output in loss Bishop recorded three rushes for 19 yards during Saturday's 19-14 defeat to Arkansas.

Impact Bishop played second fiddle to starter Dylan Sampson, who handled the majority of the workload in this matchup. The redshirt freshman running back had his lowest amount of carries in the season and will look to bounce back during next week's game against Florida.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid perfomance in win Bishop accrued 16 carries for 65 yards during Saturday's 25-15 victory over Oklahoma.

Impact Bishop has finished with more than 50 yards in three of his last four outings playing behind Dylan Sampson. The redshirt freshman running back should continue to get a decent amount of opportunities as the second back in the pecking order.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

How DeSean Bishop's confidence is rocketing for Tennessee football before Oklahoma game DeSean Bishop topped 100 yards in Tennessee football's win against Kent State with a 53-yard and 47-yard touchdown run.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Shines with opportunity Bishop totaled seven carries for 120 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 71-0 victory versus Kent State.

Impact Bishop took advantage on the increased touches he got as the game was well out hand before the second half of the game started. The redshirt freshman running back went for 120 yards on seven carries (17.1 yards-per-carry) and found the end zone twice, including a 47-yard run to the house. He will hope this performance earns him more opportunities during next week's road game against Oklahoma.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DeSean Bishop evaluates his play through two games in 2024 Tennessee redshirt freshman running back DeSean Bishop evaluates game after two contests in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

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SEC: No. 5 Ole Miss takes its unbeaten record to No. 9 Georgia, No. 11 Vols visit No. 6 Alabama

DeSean Bishop runs for 146 yards and a TD to lead No. 12 Tennessee past Arkansas, 34-31

No. 15 Tennessee rallies to force OT and beat Mississippi State 41-34

No. 6 Georgia looking to extend win streak to 9 against No. 15 Tennessee in Neyland Stadium