Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) throws against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the first half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)
Tennessee wide receiver Chris Brazzell II (17) is tackled by North Carolina State cornerback Aydan White (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)
North Carolina State safety Bishop Fitzgerald (7) intercepts a pass against Tennessee during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)
Tennessee linebacker Jeremiah Telander (22) celebrates a fumble recovery against North Carolina State during the second half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel, left, talks with head line judge Rod Ammari during the first half against North Carolina State in an NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)
Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson (6) breaks for a touchdown against North Carolina State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)
North Carolina State running back Hollywood Smothers (20) is tacked by Tennessee defensive lineman Omari Thomas (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)
Tennessee defensive back Rickey Gibson III (1) tackles North Carolina State wide receiver Kevin Concepcion (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)
Tennessee defensive lineman Omarr Norman-Lott (55) celebrates a stop against North Carolina State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)
Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson (6) scores against North Carolina State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)