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No. 21 Tennessee runs streak to 8, beats Missouri, 35-12

Drinkwitz leads Tigers to 0-2 season start
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Eric Gray and Ty Chandler combined to rush for 195 yards and scored touchdowns to lead No. 21 Tennessee to a 35-12 victory over Missouri.

The victory was the Vols (2-0) eighth in a row, tying them with Notre Dame for the most among Power 5 teams.

Connor Bazelak relieved Shawn Robinson at quarterback in the second quarter or Missouri (0-2), but the Tigers could still only muster one touchdown.

Jarrett Guarantano played a mistake-free game for Tennessee, completing 14 of 23 passes for 190 yards and a touchdown. He also converted on three fourth-down runs in the first quarter and had two short rushing touchdown.