Photos: Georgia State pulls huge upset of Tennessee

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Photos: Georgia State pulls huge upset of Tennessee

The Panthers beat the Vols 38-30 on August 31, 2019.

Georgia State head coach Shawn Elliott is doused after defeating Tennessee in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 31: Head coach Jeremy Pruitt of the Tennessee Volunteers shakes hands with head coach Shawn Elliott of the Georgia State Panthers after the Panthers win in an upset in the season opener at Neyland Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Silas Walker/Getty Images)

Head coach Jeremy Pruitt of the Tennessee Volunteers shakes hands with head coach Shawn Elliott of the Georgia State Panthers after the Panthers win in an upset in the season opener at Neyland Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Silas Walker/Getty Images)

Cadarrius Thompson #11 of the Georgia State Panthers celebrates after defeating the Tennessee Volunteers during season opener at Neyland Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Silas Walker/Getty Images)

Georgia State cornerback Bryquice Brown (5) celebrates with fans after a win over Tennessee in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Cornelius McCoy #83 of the Georgia State Panthers celebrates in the end-zone with his teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second quarter of the season opener at Neyland Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Silas Walker/Getty Images)

Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt yells at side judge Eduardo Balbis in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia State, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 31: Head coach Geoff Collins of the Georgia State Panthers walks the sideline during the second quarter of the season opener against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Silas Walker/Getty Images)

Dan Ellingston #13 of Georgia State Panthers runs with the ball against Tennessee Volunteers during the first quarter of the season opener at Neyland Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Silas Walker/Getty Images)

Georgia State quarterback Dan Ellington (13) looks for a receiver in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Georgia State wide receiver Cornelius McCoy (83) is tackled by Tennessee defensive back Warren Burrell (4) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Georgia State head coach Shawn Elliott reacts to a Tennessee touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Former Tennessee star quarterback Peyton Manning, center and his son Marshall Manning talk with Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt before an NCAA college football game against Georgia State Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Ty Chandler #8 of Tennessee Volunteers runs into the end-zone to score a touchdown against Georgia State Panthers during the first quarter of the season opener at Neyland Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Silas Walker/Getty Images)

Ben Hood #28 of Georgia State Panthers dives into the end-zone to score a touchdown against Tennessee Volunteers during the first quarter of the season opener at Neyland Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Silas Walker/Getty Images)

Dan Ellingston #13 of Georgia State Panthers runs with the ball against Tennessee Volunteers during the first quarter of the season opener at Neyland Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Silas Walker/Getty Images)

Head coach Jeremy Pruitt of the Tennessee Volunteers shouts to his players during the first quarter of the season opener against Georgia State Panthers at Neyland Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Silas Walker/Getty Images)

Cornelius McCoy #83 of the Georgia State Panthers runs into the end-zone to tie the game while defended by Shawn Shamburger #12 and Warren Burrell #4 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the second quarter of the season opener at Neyland Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Silas Walker/Getty Images)

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Georgia State head coach Shawn Elliott is doused after defeating Tennessee in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

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