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Tennessee football: Vols hold off Charlotte, 14-3 in homecoming win

Following a heartbreaking loss to South Carolina last week, Tennessee (4-5, 1-4 SEC) capped off homecoming week with a 14-3 win over the Charlotte 49ers (4-5, 3-2 C-USA) at Neyland Stadium on Saturday.

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The difference in the game proved to be an 82-yard punt return for a touchdown from Marquez Callaway and a 16-yard touchdown toss from Jarrett Gurantano to Josh Palmer in the first quarter, as both teams failed to find the end zone for the remainder of the game.

The Tennessee defense forced a punt with less than eight minutes left.