DeSean Bishop Tied Tennessee Rushing Record
The University of Tennessee standout reached 27 career rushing touchdowns during a matchup against Arkansas.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Football
DeSean Bishop secured his 27th career rushing touchdown to climb into the University of Tennessee record books. The performance leaves him tied for sixth place in school history for total rushing touchdowns.
Why it matters
Bishop has consistently increased his production over three seasons, positioning himself as a primary scoring threat for the Volunteers. His rapid ascension into the program's top-tier record holders highlights his evolving role in the team's offense.
Bishop recorded his 27th career rushing touchdown on an eight-yard run, placing him in a three-way tie for sixth all-time with Beattie Feathers and Andy Kozar. He reached this milestone after tallying three touchdowns in 2024, 16 in 2025, and eight in 2026.
The players
DeSean Bishop
He is a University of Tennessee football player who is currently climbing the school's all-time rushing touchdown list.
Gene McEver
He holds the University of Tennessee all-time record with 37 career rushing touchdowns.
Beattie Feathers
He is a former University of Tennessee player who previously held the sixth-place record for career rushing touchdowns.
Andy Kozar
He is a former University of Tennessee player tied for sixth in program history for career rushing touchdowns.
The details
During the game against Arkansas, Bishop broke through for an eight-yard score in the fourth quarter to hit his 27th career total. He is currently chasing the program record of 37 touchdowns held by Gene McEver, as well as the tallies of Dylan Sampson and James Stewart who are tied for second with 35.
Timeline
1928-31 marks the period Gene McEver set the all-time record of 37 touchdowns.
1931-33 was the era Beattie Feathers played for the University of Tennessee.
1950-52 was the tenure of Andy Kozar at the university.
Oct. 10, 2026, was when Bishop tied the record against Arkansas.
Season Trajectory
Bishop's climb toward the top of the record books adds significant pressure to the remaining games on the schedule as he chases the all-time scoring marks. His productivity directly influences the Volunteers' offensive efficiency and their standing in the SEC competition.
Bishop reaching 27 career touchdowns establishes him as a top-tier option in the team's red-zone offense. With his scoring pace established, he remains a critical player to monitor for fantasy implications and offensive rotation depth.
The takeaway
Bishop has emerged as a prolific scorer, showing consistent growth in his touchdown production over the past three seasons. If he continues this trend, he is well-positioned to break the long-standing school rushing record held by Gene McEver.
Further reading
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