**STARKVILLE, MS** – Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel did not receive an explanation from the officials after wide receiver Chris Brazzell II was flagged for offensive pass interference during the game against Mississippi State.
Brazzell had caught a spectacular 59-yard touchdown pass at Davis Wade Stadium, but the play was called back due to offensive pass interference. One official threw a flag on Brazzell for making contact with Bulldogs cornerback Jett Jefferson. The penalty negated the touchdown, which would have put Tennessee ahead 27-24 late in the third quarter.
Despite the setback, the No. 15 Volunteers (4-1, 1-1 SEC) eventually secured a 41-34 overtime victory against the Bulldogs (4-1, 0-1) on September 27.
Following the penalty, Tennessee regained the lead on the very next drive. Joshua Josephs scooped up a fumble and scored on a 41-yard run after Tyre West sacked Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen, putting the Volunteers ahead 27-24.
*TIMEOUTS:* For insights on why Josh Heupel did not use timeouts in the fourth quarter of the Tennessee vs. Mississippi State game, stay tuned for a detailed analysis.
*This story will be updated.*
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